Imperial Valley News Center
Tips for safe food choices during cancer treatment
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- Written by Lonnie Fynskov, R.N.
Scottsdale, Arizona - "Eat well to maximize your body's fuel for everyday tasks." This is a key behavior for a healthy lifestyle.
Cardiac Rehab Beneficial for Variety of Heart Disorders
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- Written by Deborah Balzer
Rochester, Minnesota - Cardiac rehabilitation is extremely beneficial for people with a variety of heart disorders. It involves a combination of medically supervised exercise, education and risk factor management.
Experimental Stent Stems Danger of Major Artery Rupture
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- Written by Dana Sparks
Rochester, Minnesota - It was just supposed to be wrist surgery. But when Ron Hall, an 80-year-old retired structural steel worker from Blue Earth, Minnesota, was preparing for his procedure, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports, doctors noticed something else. They discovered that the major artery that carries blood through his stomach was "in high danger of rupturing." When given this news, Ron and his wife, Val, considered their options. And then, Val says her "brain clicked on that we were near the Mayo Clinic."
Chronic Hives Come and Go With No Clear Pattern
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- Written by Liza Torborg
Rochester, Minnesota - Hives (urticaria) are raised, red or white itchy welts on your skin. A sudden onset of hives (acute hives) usually has an identifiable cause or trigger - such as insect stings or bites, medications, certain foods, allergens, or infections. Acute hives go away within a few weeks and are usually effectively treated with antihistamines.
Secretary of State John Kerry's Call with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov
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- Written by State Department
Washington, DC - Secretary Kerry spoke by phone today with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov to discuss the progress made by two UN task forces meeting in Geneva this week.
Anniversary of Ukraine's Revolution of Dignity
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- Written by State Department
Washington, DC - Today, we join the people of Ukraine in honoring the memory of their Revolution of Dignity and those who gave their lives to build a more just, democratic, and European Ukraine. They braved sniper fire and three months in the bitter cold, and Ukraine got a second chance for freedom, justice, and a government that serves the people.
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