Imperial Valley News Center
Timor-Leste Parliamentary Elections
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- Written by State Department
Washington, DC - The United States congratulates the people of Timor-Leste for participating in peaceful and credible national parliamentary elections on May 12. We commend the national election bodies for their management of the elections. We also appreciate the engagement of international and domestic observers, particularly those from Timorese civil society.
Update on Facebook App Investigation and Audit
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- Written by Ime Archibong, VP of Product Partnerships
Menlo Park, California - Here is an update on the app investigation and audit that Mark Zuckerberg promised on March 21.
In-womb air pollution exposure associated with higher blood pressure in childhood
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- Written by American Heart Association
Dallas, Texas - Children who were exposed to higher levels of air pollution during the third trimester of their mother’s pregnancy had a higher risk of elevated blood pressure in childhood, according to new research in the American Heart Association’s journal Hypertension.
Annual well woman visit to the OB/GYN can keep your heart healthy
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- Written by Darcy Spitz
Dallas, Texas - Annual well woman exams by OB/GYNs provide a golden opportunity to evaluate a woman’s heart health, according to a new joint advisory from the American Heart Association and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) which stresses the benefits of collaborative care between OB/GYN specialists and cardiologists.
How opioid use can lead to addiction
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- Written by Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota - Opioid use, even short term can lead to addiction and, too often, overdose.
Anyone who takes opioids is at risk of developing addiction. Your personal history and the length of time you use opioids play a role, but it's impossible to predict who's vulnerable to eventual dependence on and abuse of these drugs. Legal or illegal, stolen and shared, these drugs are responsible for the majority of overdose deaths in the U.S. today.
Why a dermatologist says your makeup needs a makeover
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- Written by Mayo Clinic Minute
Scottsdale, Arizona - Many cosmetics have a shelf life or a best-used-by date on their labels. However, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says cosmetic manufacturers are not required to provide these dates. Some cosmetics have a shorter life span than others, especially eye makeup. If you still have the same tube of mascara that you had last spring, Mayo Clinic dermatologist Dr. Dawn Davis says it might time to clean our your cosmetic drawer.
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