Tag: health
Spice up your life, literally. Eating hot peppers could lead to a better heart health
A new study suggests eating chili peppers regularly cuts the risk of death from heart disease and…
Continue ReadingCold and flu won’t attack you simultaneously, study says
(CNN) – Coughing, sneezing and suffering from an achy breaky body? While having the flu is the worst, here’s a bit of good news you can take to bed…
Continue ReadingCDC investigates E. coli outbreak found in salad kit
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigates an outbreak of E. coli linked to Fresh Express Sunflower Crisp chopped salad kit.…
Continue ReadingToothbrush injuries sending kids to the hospital
When you think of dangerous household items, a toothbrush probably isn’t at the top of your list. But doctors say injuries are not only possible,…
Continue ReadingBenefit concert helps local cancer support group
BRAWLEY, Calif. (KYMA, KSWT, KECY)- Valley residents can dance the night away for a great cause. Featuring seven local bands, the “Rockin Out…
Continue ReadingInteractive experience hope to stop residents from smoking
The El Centro Regional Medical Center and Imperial County Health Department are joining forces to help valley residents quit smoking.…
Continue ReadingImperial Valley school gets new pavement
The Imperial Valley has one of the worst asthma rates for children in the golden state. But a pilot program featuring cost-effective pavement could…
Continue ReadingChanging the way we view hospice care
Death can be scary but hospice care is about giving hope YUMA, Ariz. (KSWT, KYMA) – November is National Home Care and Hospice Month. One…
Continue ReadingArizona’s medical marijuana program is going digital
Change is coming in December for medical marijuana users. On the first of the month, cards are going digital— among other…
Continue ReadingTree planting ceremony open to residents
A tree planting ceremony on November 16, in Brawley is the final piece of the city’s goal of planting over 350 trees in the community.…
Continue ReadingIID supports New River emergency proclamation
For decades contaminated water flowing from Mexico and into the New River has been a health hazard in Imperial County. Jeff Lamoure, the…
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