Flint's Best Mix » cdc

CDC Forecast: Obesity Rates Could Reach 42% in U.S. by 2030

Stu Allen — Tue, 08 May 2012 00:02:42 +0000

According to a new report from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 32 million Americans will become obese by the year 2030. That’s in addition to the 34% of American adults that are currently considered obese. Many of those expected to become obese adults are currently obese children. This is a problem [...]

Flu Shot Won't Make You Sick, Will Make You Cry Only if You're a Wimp [VIDEO]

George McIntyre — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:56:36 +0000

I wanted to get a video of a coworker getting a flu shot, so I picked ~~someone at random~~ the person most likely to cry!

Maggie, a coworker from one of Cars 108's sister stations, didn't disappoint! She's always been apprehensive about shots, and has a low tolerance for pain. Laugh at her, not with her, after the jump.

We got ours from Kroger. The CDC says the single best way to protect against the flu is to get vaccinated each year.

Flu Bug Bites Flint Area

Stu Allen — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 20:49:35 +0000

If you or those around you have been feeling poorly lately, it’s not an isolated incident. According to the Genesee County Health Department, Flu is spreading quickly in Genesee County.There have been two deaths in Genesee County with confirmed influenza, one was an infant. It is not too late to get vaccinated against influenza. The CDC [...]