Imperial Valley News Center
Highlights of State Department and USAID Efforts to Support Press and Media Freedom
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Washington, DC - On World Press Freedom Day, the United States pays special honor to the importance of media freedom - a crucial element of freedom of expression - at home and abroad. A diverse and independent press is crucial to holding governments accountable and sustaining democracy around the world.
Researchers studying variety of potential new treatments for CLL
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- Written by Asher Chanan-Khan, M.D.
Jacksonville, Florida - Researchers are currently studying a variety of potential new treatments for chronic lymphocytic leukemia, or CLL. Many of them are available now through clinical trials. Depending on your situation, you may be eligible to participate in a clinical trial and receive one of the new therapies.
What are electronic cigarettes? Are they safer than conventional cigarettes?
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- Written by Lowell Dale, M.D.
Imperial, California - Electronic cigarettes, often called e-cigarettes, are battery-operated devices designed to look like regular tobacco cigarettes. Here's how e-cigarettes work: An atomizer heats a liquid containing nicotine, turning it into a vapor that can be inhaled and creating a vapor cloud that resembles cigarette smoke.
Healthy breakfast: Quick, flexible options
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Scottsdale, Arizona - It might be the last thing on your morning to-do list, or worse, it might not be on your list at all. But a healthy breakfast refuels your body, jump-starts your day and may even benefit your overall health. So don't skip this meal - it may be more important than you think.
President and First Lady Obama Congratulating Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
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Washington, DC - Statement by the President and First Lady Congratulating Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge:
CDCR Announces Recipients of $2.5 Million in Grants for Innovative Programs
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Sacramento, California - The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) today announced the list of recipients of $2.5 million in one-time grants meant to boost innovative programs and increase volunteerism in prisons.
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