Imperial Valley News Center
5 easy-to-remember rules to jump-start weight loss
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- Written by Dana Sparks
Rochester, Minnesota - What works better than willpower? Simple rules you can live with that will guide you to smarter food choices. See what these easy, commonsense tips are.
Stem cell therapy for arthritis
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- Written by Dr. Shane Shapiro
Jacksonville. Florida - New efforts in regenerative medicine, including stem cell therapy, could dramatically affect orthopedic surgery over the coming years. Much of this hope is pinned on using stem cells to treat degenerative conditions such as shoulder arthritis. Although it shows promise, stem cell treatment for arthritis isn’t widely available at this time, as it’s still being researched.
How to tell if a loved one is abusing opioids
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- Written by Mayo Clinic staff
Rochester, Minnesota - Signs of opioid abuse may be hard to see clearly, especially in someone you love.
Heart-healthy diet: 8 steps to prevent heart disease
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- Written by Mayo Clinic Staff
Rochester, Minnesota - Although you might know that eating certain foods can increase your heart disease risk, it's often tough to change your eating habits. Whether you have years of unhealthy eating under your belt or you simply want to fine-tune your diet, here are eight heart-healthy diet tips. Once you know which foods to eat more of and which foods to limit, you'll be on your way toward a heart-healthy diet.
Understanding the Ebola outbreak
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- Written by Deborah Balzer
Rochester, Minnesota - Global health leaders continue their work to contain the latest outbreak of Ebola virus disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The World Health Organization began sending the first doses of the experimental Ebola vaccine to the outbreak area May 16.
Indiana Man Charged With Laundering Proceeds of $7 Million International Investment Scam Through Used Car Dealership
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- Written by Justice Department
Washington, DC - An Indiana man was arrested Friday in Indianapolis in connection with allegations that he laundered the proceeds of an international advance-fee scheme through a used-car dealership he owned and operated. The scam allegedly involved false promises of investment funding by individuals impersonating U.S. bank officials to victims around the world, who were told they had to make certain payments before they could supposedly receive their funding. In some cases, the perpetrators allegedly met with the victims at local U.S. embassies or consulates and fabricated U.S. government documents to make the victims believe the U.S. government was sponsoring the investment agreements.
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