Heart Attack Symptoms and Signs
Email Print Language switcher Español Not all heart attacks begin with the sudden and crushing chest pain that comes when the blood flow to heart gets blocked. Heart attack symptoms can start slowly and can be mild or more serious and sudden. Symptoms also may come and go over several hours. The symptoms of a […]
Health Lesson: Learning About Bones
Information on this page is mapped to national science and health education standards and is for students in grades 4 through 6 who are learning about the human body. Teachers may also use these resources to inform their lesson plans. On This Page For Students: Find all classroom materials and activities about bones Kahoot! Quiz: […]
12 Things You Want to Know About Flu
Office on Women’s Health Editorial note: Content for the Q&A is from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Find all of CDC’s information about the flu. Chills. Body aches. Fatigue. These are just a few of the symptoms people often experience when they get influenza, or more commonly called flu. Your best defense […]
Tips to Support Healthy Routines for Children and Teens
For Everyone DECEMBER 20, 2024 KEY POINTS Healthy lifestyle behaviors are the building blocks of lifelong well-being for children and teens. Parents, caregivers, and teachers can help children and teens develop healthy habits. Why it matters Healthy eating and physical activity are important for growth and development, and prevention of obesity and related health conditions, […]
Give Your Kids a Healthy Body and Mind This Summer
Print Learn ways you can support your child’s physical and emotional well-being. Playing outdoor games can keeps kids physically active. Helping our children have healthy bodies and minds is more important than ever. Parents can support their children’s physical and emotional well-being by providing them opportunities to: Handle stress well through physical activity and healthy […]
A Burning Issue – Handling Household Burns
En español Send us your comments (link sends e-mail) Accidental burns can happen just about anywhere in your home, and they’re not always caused by fire. You might get burned by spilling coffee in your lap, touching a hot iron, or misusing certain cleaning products. Burns are skin or tissue damage, usually caused by heat. […]
When it’s kids versus trampolines, kids often lose
Oct. 20, 2022 More than 800,000 children sustained trampoline injuries in the U.S. between 2009 and 2018, most of whom were under the age of 16, according to a 2022 report using a national database and published in Pediatric Emergency Care. Most of these injuries occurred at the children’s own homes. Of these injuries, 34% […]
Preventing Mosquito Bites
For Everyone AUGUST 28, 2024 ESPAÑOL KEY POINTS Take steps to protect yourself and your family from mosquito bites that can make you sick. Use Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered insect repellents. Wear loose-fitting, long-sleeved shirts and pants. Wear clothing and gear treated with permethrin. Control mosquitoes indoors and outdoors. Protect yourself and your family Mosquitoes […]
How to Create an Emergency Water Supply
MAY 29, 2025 ESPAÑOL How to Create an Emergency Water Supply KEY POINTS During a water-related emergency or outbreak, safe drinking water may not be available. Prepare for an emergency by creating and storing a 3-day supply of water that will meet your family’s needs. Store at least 1 gallon of water per day for […]
Flu and Older Adults
Español Each year, millions of people suffer from seasonal influenza, which is often called the flu. Flu is a respiratory illness caused by viruses that infect the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs. Flu is a mild illness for some people. But for others, including older adults and those with chronic (long-lasting) health conditions, the […]