Observational study suggests face mask use in indoor settings may help protect against COVID-19
Study finds mask use in indoor public settings helps protect against COVID-19 infection
An observational study in indoor public settings in California found face mask or respirator use was associated with protection against COVI…
Wearing face masks or respirators in indoor public settings helps protect against COVID-19 infection, according to new findings.
COVID-19 outbreak linked to Delta variant reported at Oklahoma gymnastics facility
How did a gymnastics facility become a COVID-19 outbreak site?
An outbreak investigation report describes a COVID-19 outbreak associated with the SARS-CoV-2 B.1.617.2 (Delta) variant among individuals at…
A gymnastics facility in Oklahoma became a COVID-19 outbreak site linked to the Delta variant, proving indoor athletic spaces can spread the…
Report examines geographic differences in COVID-19 cases and deaths across the United States
Report examines geographic differences in COVID-19 cases and deaths across the US
An observational report describes geographic differences in COVID-19 cases, deaths, and incidence across the United States.
A new report highlights geographic differences in COVID-19 cases, deaths, and infection rates across the United States.
Observational report shows racial differences in average age at death among US males in 2017
How does life expectancy differ among American men? A 2017 snapshot shows a racial gap
A 2017 US national vital statistics report found that among male decedents, average age at death was highest for non-Hispanic whites, follow…
In 2017, American men's life expectancy ranked highest for non-Hispanic whites and lowest for non-Hispanic Black men, revealing a stark raci…
Most US contact lens wearers practice behaviors associated with serious eye infection risk
Are your contact lens habits putting your eyes at risk?
An observational report of US contact lens wearers found most practice at least some behaviors associated with serious eye infection risk.
Most of the 45 million U.S. contact lens wearers practice risky habits that could lead to serious eye infections.
Field report notes cholera outbreak response in Zimbabwe using water, sanitation, hygiene, and vaccination
Field report describes cholera outbreak response in Zimbabwe, highlighting multiple interventions
An outbreak report from Zimbabwe describes community-wide water, sanitation, and hygiene interventions, vaccination, and outbreak detection …
A 2018 cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe showed that improving water, sanitation, hygiene, vaccination, and early detection helped reduce the dis…
Foodborne infection surveillance shows stable Listeria, Salmonella, Shigella rates, increase in other pathogens
Foodborne illness surveillance shows mixed trends for different bacteria in 2019
A surveillance report from 10 U.S. sites found incidence of infections caused by Listeria, Salmonella, and Shigella remained unchanged, whil…
In 2019, foodborne infections from most tracked bacteria rose, while cases of Listeria, Salmonella, and Shigella stayed steady.
International Overdose Awareness Day highlights need for evidence-based prevention strategies
International Overdose Awareness Day highlights the ongoing public health crisis
This non-research publication marks International Overdose Awareness Day.
August 31 marks International Overdose Awareness Day, a global reminder of the persistent public health crisis and a call to remember those …
Case series reports 18 silicosis cases among stone fabrication workers in four states
Eighteen silicosis cases found among stone fabrication workers in four states
A case series identified 18 silicosis cases among workers in the stone fabrication industry across California, Colorado, Texas, and Washingt…
Eighteen stone fabrication workers in four states have been found to have silicosis, a serious lung disease caused by breathing silica dust.
Observational study assesses marijuana use trends among King County public school students
What's happening with teen marijuana use in King County schools?
An observational study examined trends and characteristics of past 30-day marijuana use among public school students in grades 6, 8, 10, and…
A recent look at King County schools shows past-month marijuana use trends among students in grades 6 through 12, offering a clear picture o…
BinaxNOW Rapid Antigen Test Performance Evaluated at Arizona Community Testing Sites
Researchers evaluated a rapid COVID-19 test at two community sites in Arizona
An evaluation study assessed the performance of the Abbott BinaxNOW rapid antigen test for SARS-CoV-2 infection at two community-based testi…
A new report describes the performance of the BinaxNOW rapid antigen test on specimens collected from persons at two community testing sites…
Report describes overdose education and naloxone distribution programs in U.S. syringe service programs
How do syringe programs teach people to stop overdoses?
A report describes overdose education and naloxone distribution (OEND) programs within syringe service programs in the United States.
A new report looks at how syringe service programs across the U.S.