Imperial Valley News Center
Zika concerns after Hurricane Matthew
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- Written by Deborah Balzer
Rochester, Minnesota - Hurricane Matthew has come and gone, but standing water left behind has some along the East Coast worried about the possibility of increased cases of Zika virus. Mayo Clinic internal medicine specialist Dr. Vandana Bhide says, "Immediately following a hurricane, the mosquito population is probably going to be very low, because the wind and waters are going to remove adult as well as larvae mosquito breeding grounds." Dr. Bhide adds, "The problem after a hurricane, especially this recent hurricane, is there was a lot of flooding, so there is a lot of standing water and debris from people's homes. Many of those items can be a breeding ground for mosquitoes."
The weight-loss plateau: What it means and how you can get past it
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- Written by Micah Dorfner
Scottsdale, Arizona - You’ve been exercising daily. You’ve improved your diet. And you’ve seen the number on the scale decrease. Not only do you look better, you feel better, too. However, you reach a point where you no longer are seeing results, despite the effort you are making to do so. Throughout your weight–loss journey, you may find yourself at a dead end. Although frustrating and sometimes discouraging, experiencing a weight-loss plateau is a normal part of losing weight.
Pregnancy and deep vein thrombosis
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- Written by Dr. Carl Rose
Rochester, Minnesota - DVT happens when a blood clot forms in a vein typically located deep within the leg or pelvis. Clots can be caused by anything that prevents blood from circulating normally, as well as from the increased tendency to clot that accompanies pregnancy — a condition known as a hypercoagulable state. DVT is serious, because, if a clot in the leg or pelvis breaks free and travels to your lungs, it can be a life-threatening emergency (pulmonary embolus).
Testosterone therapy?
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- Written by Landon Trost, M.D.
Rochester, Minnesota - Recent research shows that testosterone therapy can be useful in some cases, but it’s not right for all men. To see if it could be helpful for you, start by making an appointment with your doctor to have your testosterone level checked.
Breast Cancer Coping and support
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- Written by Mayo Clinic Staff
Rochester, Minnesota - A breast cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. And just when you're trying to cope with the shock and the fears about your future, you're asked to make important decisions about your treatment.
Arab Coalition Investigation into Airstrike on a Funeral Hall in Yemen
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- Written by State Department
Washington, DC - The United States welcomes the initial results of the Arab Coalition Investigation into the October 8 airstrike that struck a funeral hall in Sana'a, Yemen and considers it an important first step toward better understanding the events of that day.
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