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Linking gut bacteria to Rheumatoid Arthritis
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- Written by Colette Rector Colette Rector
- Published: 26 December 2016 26 December 2016
Scottsdale, Arizona - The cause of rheumatoid arthritis, a systemic autoimmune disease, is unknown. But certain genes and environmental factors, such as smoking, are linked to the disease process. Now Mayo Clinic research suggests a new link: the composition of gut microbes.
Saving lives with the Heimlich Maneuver
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- Written by Dana Sparks Dana Sparks
- Published: 26 December 2016 26 December 2016
Rochester, Minnesota - The 96 year old inventor of the Heimlich maneuver, Dr. Henry Heimlich, died Sat., Dec. 17. Well-known for his determination to develop an emergency procedure that could save people from choking, his method became famous and was implemented around the world. Below you can learn more about the importance of abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver).
Better Nutrition and Active Play in Early Care and Education is Critical to Healthy Futures
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- Written by Suzette Harris Suzette Harris
- Published: 25 December 2016 25 December 2016
Dallas, Texas - For many young children, their first time down a slide or their first time trying new vegetables are in preschool or child care settings. Young children thrive, grow and begin to develop a lifetime of habits in these early years—that is why it is so important we reach kids in early care and education settings. Several states have made significant strides in ensuring all young children have the building blocks they need—nutritious foods and plenty of active play—for a healthy life. Recent research shows 31 states are seeing modest declines in childhood obesity rates among 2 to 4 year olds of low-income families, enrolled in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) from 2010 to 2014.
IRS Face-To-Face Help Now By Appointment
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 25 December 2016 25 December 2016
Washington, DC - As the tax filing season approaches, the Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers that an appointment is required for in-person tax help at all IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers (TAC).
Plan Now to Get Full Benefit of Saver’s Credit; Tax Credit Helps Low- and Moderate-Income Workers Save for Retirement
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- Written by IRS IRS
- Published: 25 December 2016 25 December 2016
Washington, DC - As the tax filing season approaches, the Internal Revenue Service reminds low- and moderate-income workers that they can take steps now to save for retirement and earn a special tax credit in 2016 and years ahead.
Texas Best Proteins Recalls Cajun Style Dirty Rice Containing Chicken Products and Turkey Cajun Dinner Kits Containing Dirty Rice
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- Written by USDA USDA
- Published: 25 December 2016 25 December 2016
Washington, DC - Texas Best Proteins (Farm to Market Foods), a Santo, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 25,332 pounds of Cajun Style Dirty Rice containing chicken products and Turkey Cajun Dinner Kits containing Dirty Rice due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product may contain peanuts, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label.
Wasp Amphibious Ready Group Completes Deployment
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- Written by Wasp ARG Wasp ARG
- Published: 24 December 2016 24 December 2016
Norfolk, Virginia - More than 4,000 Sailors and Marines from the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) completed a six-month deployment when the ships arrived at Norfolk Naval Station and Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, today.