Imperial Valley News Center
Do food additives cause hyperactivity?
- Details
- Written by David C. Agerter, M.D.
Rochester, Minnesota - Food additives include artificial colors, artificial sweeteners and preservatives. There's no solid evidence that food additives cause attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). However, the topic of food additives and their possible effects is controversial.
Where future cures come from
- Details
- Written by Jon Holten
Rochester, Minnesota - For Kendall Lee, M.D., Ph.D., being bilingual starts with language and extends to the training of physician-scientists. Born in a South Korean fishing village, he learned English only after moving to the United States at age 10. Dr. Lee is now a neurosurgeon and director of Mayo Clinic’s Neural Engineering Laboratory, where he leads the study of deep brain stimulation for treatment of Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, chronic pain and psychiatric disorders.
Flu shot during pregnancy: Is it safe?
- Details
- Written by Yvonne Butler Tobah, M.D.
Imperial, California - Yes, it's safe to get a flu shot during pregnancy. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommend that all women who are pregnant during flu season get a flu shot, regardless of their trimester.
Jailer Pleads Guilty to Abusing Inmate
- Details
- Written by IVN
Atlanta, Georgia - Dwight Hamilton, a former correctional officer at the DeKalb County Jail, pleaded guilty on Monday to abusing a female inmate by tasing her without any legitimate justification. Leonard Dreyer, Mr. Hamilton’s former supervisor at the DeKalb County Jail, previously pleaded guilty to attempting to obstruct the federal investigation into Mr. Hamilton’s use of excessive force by making false statements to an FBI agent.
Andrade CBP Officers Discover $283K of Meth, Heroin
- Details
- Written by Imperial Valley News
Andrade, California - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Andrade port of entry discovered approximately $283,000 worth of hard narcotics hidden inside the quarter panels of a vehicle.
Border Patrol Assist Victim of Domestic Violence
- Details
- Written by Border Scope
Ysleta, Texas - Border Patrol Agents working in the area of Ysleta, Texas observed an assault this week which led to an arrest of one male subject.
Page 1646 of 3785