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Baby boomers, or people born from 1945-1965, are five times more likely to have Hepatitis C. In this video PSA, diverse faces of baby boomers explain why those born during these years should get te...

No matter what your HIV status is, talk can still be the perfect foreplay. Start Talking. Stop HIV., CDC's national campaign created by and for gay and bisexual men, promotes open communication abo...

Smoking causes cancer. In this TV ad for CDC's "Tips From Former Smokers" campaign, Terrie talks about how she gets ready for the day after the effects of treatments for throat cancer caused her to...

Various volunteers tell us about why they’re #DoingIt, and the importance of HIV testing.

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Smoking gave Terrie cancer at age 40. In this TV commercial for CDC's Tips From Former Smokers campaign, she speaks from a hospital bed. In the unique, raspy voice she developed after losing her la...

This TV ad, from CDC's "Tips From Former Smokers" campaign, features three people who have stomas as a result of their smoking. They provide tips on how to live with this condition.

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When Marlene started smoking in high school, she never imagined that smoking could lead to a serious eye disease, even blindness. In this TV ad from CDC's Tips From Former Smokers campaign, Marlene...

Actress Cote de Pablo talks about her own cervical cancer scare and shares advice for other women.

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Shawn was 14 years old when he started smoking. He was in his midforties when a chronic cough and laryngitis turned out to be throat cancer. He finally quit smoking—but doctors were unable to save ...

Every year, 27,000 men & women are affected by HPV--related cancers. In this short video, a cervical cancer survivor shares that her personal experience makes her dedicated to protecting her own ch...

Hepatitis C can be a serious liver disease that often has no symptoms. Even if you try to eat right, exercise and have a healthy life, you could still have hepatitis C. People born from 1945-1965 a...

Brian, age 60, started smoking cigarettes at age 8. After high school, he joined the Air Force because he wanted a military career. At 35, still smoking and stationed in England, Brian had a heart ...

In this video, Dr. Joe Bresee, with CDC's Influenza Division, describes the symptoms of swine flu and warning signs to look for that indicate the need for urgent medical attention.

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Roosevelt never thought that at 45-years-old he would have a heart attack due to his smoking. In this TV ad, from CDC's "Tips From Former Smokers" campaign, he talks about the impact his smoking-re...

Smoking while you're pregnant can cause serious health problems for you and your baby. In this TV ad for CDC's Tips From Former Smokers campaign, Amanda talks about the time her baby spent in a hos...

Nathan was surrounded by secondhand smoke every day at work. This caused permanent lung damage and triggered severe asthma attacks. Nathan himself never smoked. In this TV commercial from CDC's Tip...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Let's Stop HIV Together national HIV awareness and anti-stigma campaign features the stories of 22 individuals living with HIV and the steps t...

Rebecca struggled with depression. In this video from CDC's Tips From Former Smokers campaign, Rebecca explains how she used to smoke to cope with her depression, but ended up feeling more depresse...

Kristy is a 36-year-old truck driver from Tennessee. She smoked cigarettes to help pass time on the road. In this video from CDC's Tips From Former Smokers campaign, Kristy explains what happened w...

Rose developed lung cancer from smoking cigarettes. In this TV ad for CDC's Tips From Former Smokers campaign, she talks about her lung surgery and difficult recovery. Problems kept Rose in the hos...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Let's Stop HIV Together national HIV awareness and anti-stigma campaign features the stories of 35 individuals living with HIV and encourages ...

What makes a smoker quit? The reasons are different for everyone. In this video from CDC's Tips From Former Smokers campaign, Rebecca reveals that the birth of her grandson motivated her to quit. S...

COPD doesn’t just affect the person who has it; it can affect the entire family. In this video from CDC's Tips From Former Smokers campaign, Becky, a 54-year-old mom, explains that her children hav...

This video from CDC's Tips From Former Smokers campaign shows how Brian’s smoking ruined his health and devastated his family. He finally quit smoking for good and was able to get on a heart transp...

Vaccinate your kids at 11-12 years!

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Various young adults tell us about the importance of HIV testing and why they are #DoingIt.

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The CDC issued a recommendation that all Americans born from 1945-1965 get tested for hepatitis C. People in this age group are five times more likely to have hepatitis C, but most do not know they...

Becky started smoking cigarettes in high school because she thought it would help her fit in. A heavy smoker for years, at age 45 Becky was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COP...

Protect yourself, learn about PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis), how it works, how to get it, and if it’s the right choice for you. Join the conversation on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/star...

Brett started smoking at age 16. By his midthirties, Brett had gum disease—a danger for all smokers. By age 42, he had lost most of his teeth, including 16 during one surgery. In this TV ad from CD...