Imperial Valley News Center
Davis Farmers’ Market celebrates 40th anniversary
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- Written by Karen Ross, Secretary, California Department of Food and Agriculture
Davis, California - On August 13 we celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Davis Farmers’ Market. It is everything a Farmers’ market should be: a place to show the incredible diversity, quality and bounty of what our farmers produce. Where eaters can shake the hand of the grower and learn about their farming practices. It is a place for community and a source of pride.
Diet and exercise can reduce protein build-ups linked to Alzheimer’s
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- Written by Kathy Svitil
Los Angeles, California - A study by researchers at UCLA’s Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior has found that a healthy diet, regular physical activity and a normal body mass index can reduce the incidence of protein build-ups that are associated with the onset of Alzheimer’s disease.
Cancer spreading: Caught in the act
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- Written by David Avery
Los Angeles, California - Scientists at the California NanoSystems Institute at UCLA have taken a major step toward confirming an unusual theory of how some cancer cells metastasize. Their findings may lead to new strategies for keeping melanoma from spreading.
2 Zika proteins responsible for microcephaly identified
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- Written by Zen Vuong
Los Angeles, California - USC researchers have tracked down two Zika proteins potentially responsible for thousands of microcephaly cases in Brazil and elsewhere - taking one small step toward preventing Zika-infected mothers from birthing babies with abnormally small heads.
19 Food Films to Inform and Inspire
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- Written by Danielle Nierenberg
Washington, DC - If you're craving good films on the food system, Food Tank has put together a list of documentaries and films to inspire, educate, and give viewers some food for thought. Each film explores a different topic in food and agriculture, some with a dash of social equality or a splash of health awareness. Whether you're a social activist, small farmer, or sustainability advocate, or you just enjoy food, we're sure you'll find a food film to further inform and interest you in all things food.
Scent of Desire
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- Written by Luann Sodano
Las Vegas, Nevada - Many people tend to take their sense of smell for granted - but it may be one of the most important ones. After all, smell was the very first sense to evolve and can have the most direct impact on how we feel.
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