Imperial Valley News Center
Social Security 1099s in an instant
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- Written by John Grimaldi
Washington, DC - Getting ready to prepare your income tax returns can be a hassle, especially for those of us who haven't been diligent in holding on to our records. Seniors who misplace their SSA 1099 forms have the extra aggravation of having to call and/or visit their local Social Security office to get replacements, according to the Association of Mature American Citizens.
Researchers identify molecular ‘switch’ that causes Huntington’s disease–like symptoms in mice
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- Written by Mark Wheeler
Los Angeles, California - Scientists know that Huntington’s disease is caused by an inherited gene mutation. But research has yet to identify the specific mechanisms that trigger the disease and cause it to advance - and there is currently no way to prevent the disease or slow its progression.
Rate of Latino physicians shrinks, even as Latino population swells
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- Written by Enrique Rivero
Los Angeles, California - Latinos are one of the fastest growing ethnic groups in the United States, with their numbers having risen 243 percent since 1980. Yet the number of Latino physicians per 100,000 Latinos has declined by 22 percent during that period, according to new research.
With Google Glass app developed at UCLA, scientists can analyze plants’ health in seconds
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- Written by Shaun Mason
Los Angeles, California - Scientists from UCLA’s California NanoSystems Institute have developed a Google Glass app that, when paired with a handheld device, enables the wearer to quickly analyze the health of a plant without damaging it.
The Angels and Villains of Public Transit, According to Twitter
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- Written by Merrill Balassone
Los Angeles, California - Twitter has not been kind to public transit, a recent USC study shows. The nation’s top agencies earn more ire on the social media site than airlines and evoke as much disdain as police departments.
Researchers find clues to colorectal cancer tumor behavior to improve cancer treatment and cures
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- Written by Leslie Ridgeway
Los Angeles, California - For the first time, Keck Medicine of the University of Southern California (USC) cancer researchers at the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center have traced the origins of colorectal cancer cells, finding important clues to why tumor cells become “good” or “bad,” with the potential of stopping them before they start.
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