Loud Noises Damage Hearing, CDC supports “National Protect Your Hearing Month,” and encourages people to use hearing protection (earplugs and noise-cancelling earmuffs) to protect their hearing from loud noises. Moreover, to get their hearing checked if they think there might be a problem with their hearing.

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Breast Cancer Awareness Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women. Mammograms are the best way to find breast cancer early, when it is easier to treat and before it is big enough to feel or cause symptoms. Read More >

Protect Your Hearing In the United States, hearing loss is the third most common chronic physical condition after high blood pressure and arthritis. Not surprisingly, hearing loss is among the most common work-related illnesses. Workers are faced with occupational noise hazards every day. Read More >

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Ebola Outbreak Responder Stories

Collaborating Across Time Zones Like most people asked to deploy, Dr. Barbara Marston’s plate was more than full. However, Marston has great empathy for those responsible for filling key positions in the current Ebola response—she and her team were responsible for identifying many of the deployers for CDC’s response to Ebola in West Africa. Read More >