Imperial Valley News Center
Self-care steps may help shrink varicose veins
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- Written by Thom Rooke, M.D.
Rochester, Minnesota - Most of the time, varicose veins are a cosmetic issue. They typically don’t raise your risk for other medical problems. If you’d like to get rid of varicose veins, treatments are available to close or remove them.
E. coli: Prevention
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- Written by Mayo Clinic Insight
Imperial, California - No vaccine or medication can protect you from E. coli-based illness, though researchers are investigating potential vaccines. To reduce your chance of being exposed to E. coli, avoid risky foods and watch out for cross-contamination.
Common medication for heart failure patients does not increase activity level
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- Written by Traci Klein
Orlando, Florida - Heart failure patients with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) - where the heart becomes stiff and cannot relax or fill properly - did not have increased exercise tolerance after taking isosorbide mononitrate, compared to a placebo, according to a study presented today at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2015. The findings come from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute’s Heart Failure Clinical Research Network and are also published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Largest Pier of Old East Span Imploded
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- Written by CalSTA
Oakland, California - Friday, the largest of the piers of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge’s old east span was removed from the Bay through a careful and extensively planned implosion.
2014-15 California High School Exit Exam Results
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Sacramento, California - State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson announced that the California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) data for the class of 2015 are now available.
FBI Reminds Shoppers to be Aware of Cyber Criminals Offering Scams This Holiday Season
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- Written by Imperial Valley News
San Diego, California - The FBI reminds shoppers in advance of the holiday shopping season to beware of cyber criminals and their aggressive and creative ways to steal money and personal information. Scammers use many techniques to defraud consumers by offering too good to be true deals via phishing e-mails advertising brand name merchandise, quick money making offers, or gift cards as an incentive to purchase a product. Remember, if the deal looks too good to be true, it probably is. Never provide your personal information to an unknown party or untrusted website.
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