Imperial Valley News Center
New Control Strategies Needed for Zika and Other Unexpected Mosquito-Borne Outbreaks
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- Written by Stephanie Desmon
Baltimore, Maryland - A recent spate of unexpected mosquito-borne disease outbreaks - most recently the Zika virus, which has swept through parts of the Americas - have highlighted the need to better understand the development and spread of little-known diseases and for new strategies to control them, a new review by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health researchers suggests.
Walking: Trim your waistline, improve your health
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- Written by Mayo Clinic Staff
Rochester, Minnesota - Can you really walk your way to fitness? You bet! Get started today.
Compete in Mayo Clinic’s Second Think Big Challenge for Innovators, Entrepreneurs
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- Written by Duska Anastasijevic
Rochester, Minnesota - The Mayo Clinic Center for Innovation and Mayo Clinic Ventures today announced the second Mayo Clinic Think Big Challenge, a national competition for innovators and entrepreneurs. This year, one business or entrepreneur will earn the opportunity to license Mayo Clinic technology, lead a team and score a $50,000 cash prize.
Estrogen Patch in Newly Postmenopausal Women May Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk
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- Written by Susan Barber Lindquist
Rochester, Minnesota - Can estrogen preserve brain function and decrease the risk of Alzheimer’s disease when given early in menopause? Newly postmenopausal women who received estrogen via a skin patch had reduced beta-amyloid deposits, the sticky plaques found in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s disease, a Mayo Clinic study published this month in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease found. Ultimately, these deposits harm neurons, leading to cognitive problems.
Could You Be Going Through a Midlife Crisis?
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- Written by Micah Dorfner
Rochester, Minnesota - Is a midlife crisis real, or is it a common myth that you may feel significant uncertainty or discontent at a certain point in your adult life?
Lifestyle changes to improve your cholesterol
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- Written by Mayo Clinic
Scottsdale, Arizona - High cholesterol increases your risk of heart disease and heart attacks. You can improve cholesterol with medications, but if you'd rather first make lifestyle changes to improve your cholesterol, try these five healthy changes. If you already take medications, these changes can improve their cholesterol-lowering effect.
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