http://dir.salon.com/topics/centers_for_disease_control/?source=rss&aim=centers_for_disease_control en-us Copyright 2007 Salon.com. Wed, 07 Nov 2007 04:11:00 PST By Alex Koppelman Wed, 07 Nov 2007 04:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/news/feature/2007/11/07/staph/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/news/feature/2007/11/07/staph/index.html?source=rss The antibiotics fed to the farm animals we eat may have helped to create superbugs like the drug-resistant staph bacteria known as MRSA. By Gabriel Winant Wed, 07 Nov 2007 04:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/08/27/circumcision/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/08/27/circumcision/index.html?source=rss Circumcision -- tool of the coming fascist, penis-hating regime By Catherine Price Wed, 07 Nov 2007 04:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2008/03/05/brain_exercise/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2008/03/05/brain_exercise/index.html?source=rss A new study from the CDC suggests that physical education can boost test scores. By Jill Leovy Wed, 07 Nov 2007 04:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/opinion/feature/2006/12/14/homicide/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/opinion/feature/2006/12/14/homicide/index.html?source=rss The real story of homicide in America is one of hope, especially for black men, who have long suffered the most. By Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Wed, 07 Nov 2007 04:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/news/feature/2005/06/16/thimerosal/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/news/feature/2005/06/16/thimerosal/index.html?source=rss When a study revealed that mercury in childhood vaccines may have caused autism in thousands of kids, the government rushed to conceal the data -- and to prevent parents from suing drug companies for their role in the epidemic. By Carol Lloyd Wed, 07 Nov 2007 04:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2007/08/30/pumping/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2007/08/30/pumping/index.html?source=rss New legislation gives employers incentives to offer moms a place to express milk on the job. By Lynn Harris Wed, 07 Nov 2007 04:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2007/02/14/boys_and_hpv_shot/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2007/02/14/boys_and_hpv_shot/index.html?source=rss Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: We're on it. By Carol Lloyd Wed, 07 Nov 2007 04:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2006/12/07/pharma/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2006/12/07/pharma/index.html?source=rss The pharma giant is accused of putting pregnant women at risk in unethical drug trials. By Page Rockwell Wed, 07 Nov 2007 04:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2006/11/29/times/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2006/11/29/times/index.html?source=rss When it comes to what behaviors are safe for "pre-pregnant" and pregnant women to engage in, there's great debate. By Lynn Harris Wed, 07 Nov 2007 04:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2006/08/22/hpv_vaccine_in_schools/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2006/08/22/hpv_vaccine_in_schools/index.html?source=rss L.A. schools to make Gardasil available to female students this fall. By Michael Alvear Wed, 07 Nov 2007 04:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/sex/feature/2003/02/26/polite/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/sex/feature/2003/02/26/polite/index.html?source=rss Could Southern politeness be hindering efforts to stop the spread of AIDS? By Arthur Allen Wed, 07 Nov 2007 04:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/news/feature/2001/11/12/smallpox/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/news/feature/2001/11/12/smallpox/index.html?source=rss Barely 25 years after a public health crusade eradicated the disease, scientists are gearing up to defeat it again. But should everyone get vaccinated? By Jake Tapper Wed, 07 Nov 2007 04:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/politics/feature/2001/10/24/confusion/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/feature/2001/10/24/confusion/index.html?source=rss As bad news continues to pile up, Washington can't seem to get its act together. By Dawn MacKeen Wed, 07 Nov 2007 04:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/health/feature/2000/06/16/internet_sex/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/health/feature/2000/06/16/internet_sex/index.html?source=rss Have you had anal sex with a partner you met online? The inquiring minds at the Centers for Disease Control want to know. By Stephen Lemons Wed, 07 Nov 2007 04:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/health/log/2000/04/04/banana/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/health/log/2000/04/04/banana/index.html?source=rss Latest Web hoax slanders America's most beloved fruit. By David McGuire Wed, 07 Nov 2007 04:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/health/feature/2000/02/07/casual_smoker/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/health/feature/2000/02/07/casual_smoker/index.html?source=rss No one has studied casual smokers, but their risk level might be lower than expected. By Lisa Moricoli Latham Wed, 07 Nov 2007 04:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/mwt/feature/2000/01/24/divorce/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/feature/2000/01/24/divorce/index.html?source=rss But their methods ignore social science, solutions and their neediest constituents. By Elissa Keeler Miller Wed, 07 Nov 2007 04:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/mwt/feature/2000/01/13/abortion/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/feature/2000/01/13/abortion/index.html?source=rss The real news is that access to medical abortion doesn't increase the overall rate. By Frank Houston Wed, 07 Nov 2007 04:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/health/feature/1999/12/23/asthma/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/health/feature/1999/12/23/asthma/index.html?source=rss I watched as my brother almost died from asthma. By Arthur Allen Wed, 07 Nov 2007 04:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/health/feature/1999/11/22/flu/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/health/feature/1999/11/22/flu/index.html?source=rss Two new anti-flu drugs just hit the market and will be backed by millions in advertising. But do they work? By Alex Salkever Wed, 07 Nov 2007 04:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/health/feature/1999/10/13/stroke/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/health/feature/1999/10/13/stroke/index.html?source=rss A study with rats shows that an alcohol-caffeine cocktail after a stroke can protect the brain. By Robert Burton, M.D. Wed, 07 Nov 2007 04:11:00 PST http://www.salon.com/health/col/bob/1999/10/11/dr_bob/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/health/col/bob/1999/10/11/dr_bob/index.html?source=rss Dr. Bob explains consumption and reassures a woman who put on the wrong shoes. 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