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USDA Announces Pink Bollworm Eradication Significantly Saving Cotton Farmers in Yearly Control Costs
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 22 October 2018 22 October 2018
Washington, DC - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced today that U.S. cotton is free - after more than 100 years - of the devastating pink bollworm. This pest has cost U.S. producers tens of millions of dollars in yearly control costs and yield losses.
National Increase in Acute Flaccid Myelitis
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- Written by Cara M. Christ, M.D., M.S. Cara M. Christ, M.D., M.S.
- Published: 22 October 2018 22 October 2018
Phoenix, Arizona - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has noted an increase in reported and confirmed Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) cases in 2018. AFM is a rare but serious condition that affects the nervous system causing a sudden onset of arm and/or leg weakness.
Multidrug-Resistant Salmonella Infantis Infections Linked to Raw Chicken Products
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 22 October 2018 22 October 2018
Washington, DC - A CDC investigation notice regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to raw chicken products is now available:
Get Moving to Help Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer
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- Written by Stacy Simon Stacy Simon
- Published: 22 October 2018 22 October 2018
Atlanta, Georgia - Engaging in regular exercise is good for you for many reasons, and one of them is to lower your risk of getting breast cancer. Many studies conducted over the past 20 years have shown consistently that an increase in physical activity is linked to a lower breast cancer risk.
October Is Cybersecurity Awareness Month
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 21 October 2018 21 October 2018
Phoenix, Arizona - Governor Doug Ducey has proclaimed October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Cybersecurity continues to be a major priority in order to protect Arizonans as our economy and society evolve in the 21st century.
Arizona’s State Fair: A 113-Year-Old Tradition
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 21 October 2018 21 October 2018
Phoenix, Arizona - Over a century ago, the Arizona Exposition and State Fair was established to provide a gathering place for the Arizona community. Since 1905 - seven years before Arizona statehood - the fair has brought together Arizonans in a tradition of fun, food and world-class entertainment.
Recovers Funds for Vulnerable Adult of Dark Web Scam via Facebook
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 21 October 2018 21 October 2018
Tucson, Arizona - Through a civil forfeiture proceeding, the Attorney General’s Office has recovered $28,000 for a vulnerable adult who fell victim to a dark web phishing scam. The investigation was conducted by the Attorney General’s Special Investigations Section (SIS) and Financial Remedies Section (FRS).