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In the U.S., about 1 in 9 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime. “After skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer among American men, but this disease can be prevented with simple lifestyle changes or detected early,” says Dr. Gerald Wang, chief of urology at New York-Presbyterian Queens and assistant professor of clinical urology at Weill Cornell Medicine. “An adult male who follows dietary guidelines, schedules regular checkups, and receives recommended screenings can live a longer and healthier life.

As FEMA’s National Preparedness Month continues through the end of September, it’s important to remember disasters can happen any time and being prepared for them starts at home. Communicating disaster readiness actions with the children in your household is important to ensure they know what to do when the unexpected occurs.

This fact sheet is designed to help schools understand more about human trafficking and how to recognize signs that it may be occurring. The resource includes an in-depth overview of indicators that school administration and staff should be aware of, information on how to report suspected incidences, and links to additional resources to increase understanding of the extent of human trafficking, how it affects children and adolescents, and how to protect students from human trafficking.

Tormentas invernales, nieve, enfriamiento por el viento, escarcha, hielo y frío extremo son amenazas de costa-a-costa para Estados Unidos y sus territorios. Inclusive, Hawaii recibe nieve en su Isla Grande y la escarcha es una amenaza mayor para la siembra en los estados Sureños. Las ciudades mayores tan al sur como Atlanta y Dallas han sido paralizadas por nieve y hielo. El frío extremo es un término relativo. Esta página está diseñada para enseñarle cómo mantenerse seguro en una tormenta invernal o en tiempo inusualmente frío para su área. Si conoce qu hacer antes, durante, y despus de…

Winter storms can bring snow, sleet, and freezing rain across the entire United States and its territories. Even Hawaii gets snow in its Big Island, and major cities as far south as Atlanta and Dallas have been paralyzed by snow and ice. Thousands of people are injured or killed every year in traffic accidents related to slippery roads from winter storms.

This website is designed to teach you how to stay safe before, during and after a winter storm. You will find information on winter alerts, science and hazards, snow coverage maps, and information describing the different types of…

Nine people in the United States are killed every day due to accidents that involved a distracted driver. Distracted driving can increase the chance of a motor vehicle accident as it involves the driving partaking in another activity which takes their attention away from driving.

Impaired driving remains an issue that affects Americans every day. Use the following tips when talking with your kids about drunk and drug-impaired driving. Impaired driving is entirely preventable. Know the facts and talk with your kids about the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.

Children with disabilities are two to five times more likely to be killed in pedestrian accidents than their peers. This article goes over strategies to instill street safety skills for children with a disability, including role modeling, the use of simulation games like red light/green light, and media resources.

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a group of hereditary diseases that progressively destroys motor neurons—nerve cells in the brain stem and spinal cord that control essential skeletal muscle activity such as speaking, walking, breathing, and swallowing, leading to muscle weakness and atrophy.  This fact sheet answers the following questions about SMA:

A pesar de las estadísticas, el abuso y la negligencia de menores se pueden prevenir. Los gobiernos Estatales y locales, las organizaciones comunitarias y los ciudadanos privados toman medidas todos los días para proteger a los niños. Usted también puede ayudar. Las investigaciones muestran que los padres y proveedores de cuidado que cuentan con el apoyo de familiares, amigos, vecinos y sus comunidades son más propensos a proporcionar hogares seguros y saludables para sus hijos. Cuando los padres carecen de este apoyo o se sienten aislados, es más probable que tomen malas decisiones que…