Imperial Valley News Center
Sorting Through the 'Mysteries of Good Cholesterol'
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- Written by Dana Sparks
Rochester, Minnesota - Every once in a while, a study comes along that leaves you wondering what you just read and what it really means. Researchers at the University of Cambridge published a new study in the journal Science seems to throw sand on the traditional medical wisdom that says high levels of good cholesterol are beneficial for our hearts.
HIV and AIDS: The Push to Stop the Virus
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- Written by Vivien Williams
Rochester, Minnesota - According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 1.2 million people in the U.S. States are living with HIV infection, and 1 in 8 don't know they have it. Mayo Clinic infectious diseases specialist Dr. Stacey Rizza says, "Despite years of education and increased understanding, the number of HIV infections is not decreasing significantly, as 500,000 news cases are diagnosed in the U. S. each year." Globally, 50 million people are estimated to be infected.
Men's health: Prevent the top threats
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- Written by Mayo Clinic
Scottsdale, Arizona - Do you know the greatest threats to men's health? The list is surprisingly short. The top causes of death among adult men in the U.S. are heart disease, stroke, cancer and chronic lower respiratory disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The good news is that a few lifestyle changes can significantly lower your risk of these common killers.
GE Ventures and Mayo Clinic Launch Company to Scale and Digitize Cell and Gene Therapies
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- Written by Duska Anastasijevic
Menlo Park, California - GE Ventures and Mayo Clinic announced the launch of Vitruvian Networks, Inc., an independent platform company committed to accelerating access to cell and gene therapies through advanced, cloud-ready software systems and manufacturing services.
Secretary of State John Kerry To Speak at the J Street 2016 National Gala
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry will deliver remarks at the J Street 2016 National Gala at 8:00 p.m. on Monday, April 18, at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center.
16 US-Based Navy College Offices to Close
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Washington, DC - Naval Education and Training Command announced 16 Navy College Offices (NCO) in the continental United States will close Oct. 1, as part of a restructuring effort to increase virtual and self-service options to Sailors.
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