Imperial Valley News Center
24 U.S. Farming Organizations Come Out Supporting Paris Climate Change Accord
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- Written by Danielle Nierenberg, Food Tank
Washington, DC - The international community will gather in the second week of November to evaluate the progress that the 196 signatory countries to the Paris Climate Agreement have made since 2015. This will be the first global meeting of the signatories since President Donald Trump threatened to withdraw the United States (U.S.), the world’s second most significant emitter, from the agreement.
Congratulations to Argentina on Winning the Expo 2022/23 Vote
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- Written by State Department
Washington, DC - The United States congratulates the city of Buenos Aires and the Government of Argentina for winning the right to host Expo 2023 as a result of today’s vote at the 162nd General Assembly meeting of the Bureau of International Expositions in Paris, France.
High blood pressure redefined for first time in 14 years: 130 is the new high
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- Written by AHA
Anaheim, California - High blood pressure should be treated earlier with lifestyle changes and in some patients with medication – at 130/80 mm Hg rather than 140/90 – according to the first comprehensive new high blood pressure guidelines in more than a decade. The guidelines are being published by the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American College of Cardiology (ACC) for detection, prevention, management and treatment of high blood pressure.
Drinking coffee may be associated with reduced risk of heart failure and stroke
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- Written by American Heart Association
Anaheim, California - Drinking coffee may be associated with a decreased risk of developing heart failure or having stroke, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2017, a premier global exchange of the latest advances in cardiovascular science for researchers and clinicians.
Sudden cardiac death rates may be seven times higher among young people with diabetes
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- Written by IVN
Anaheim, California - Children and young adults with diabetes may be seven times more likely to die from sudden cardiac death compared to children and young adults without diabetes, according to preliminary research from Denmark presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2017, a premier global exchange of the latest advances in cardiovascular science for researchers and clinicians.
Acting Governor Newsom Orders Flags to be Flown at Half-Staff
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- Written by IVN
Sacramento, California - Acting Governor Gavin Newsom today ordered Capitol flags to be flown at half-staff and issued the following statement in response to the shooting in Tehama County:
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