Arizona preschool programs rank low on nationwide report

A report was recently released investigating preschool programs throughout the nation. Preschools in Arizona didn’t receive great results. “Arizona is really toward the bottom of the pack,” said Steve Barnett, the co-director of the National Institute for Early Education Research at Rutgers University. The report, which was released Wednesday, shows that only 4% of... Read More

Mother’s Day: What moms really want

Without a doubt, Moms are super hero’s without capes and quite frankly we would be lost without them. The job of a mother is thankless most days, but ultimately, moms are pretty easy to please. Tell her you love her and give her a break from her “Mommy duties.” A little pampering never hurts,... Read More

Phoenix area to welcome White Castle in Fall 2019

Craving a White Castle slider? Arizona residents are in luck because the chain is set to open its first restaurant in the state. Known for its 2″x2″ sliders, the restaurant is expected to open in the fall at The Block at Pima Center, a 22-acre mixed-use development near the Loop 101 and Via de... Read More

A new test will determine brain health

Many people worry about the health and functionality of their brain as they age, and now there’s a test at the Banner Sun Health Research Institute to determine your brain’s health. “What you do today and how proactive you are really affects your health in the next several years,” said the director of Banner... Read More

New facility to care for drug exposed newborns

Thousands of newborn babies in the country experience neonatal abstinence syndrome. This syndrome means they were exposed to drugs during the prenatal period. They have withdrawal symptoms when they are born. A Mesa couple experienced a devastating loss in their own family due to drugs. Jacob Robert Jones was three days old when Brian... Read More

A new drug to treat postpartum depression

Stephanie Hathaway was thrilled when she had a new child, but she was one of many who developed postpartum depression. Her mind was filled with thoughts that she had failed as a wife and mother.. “They just played on repeat in my head,” said Hathaway. “I was holding my baby one night, and my... Read More

States considering textalyzers to prove distracted driving

Even though a majority of states already have passed laws that ban texting while driving, thousands of people are still injured every day from distracted driving. Police officers in some states might soon have another tool that they can use to prove if drivers were using their cell phones before being involved in accidents.... Read More

Dutch Bros. Coffee location to close

Traffic problems at Central Avenue and Camelback Road may soon improve. Dutch Bros., a coffee shop based in Oregon, will be closing. The coffee shop has been causing issues since its grand opening. The closing date hasn’t been set, but a Phoenix Zoning Adjustment hearing, which took place on February 15, confirmed that the... Read More

FDA introduces new sunscreen regulations

The US Food and Drug Administration may be adding new regulations to over-the-counter sun protection products. The public can review and comment on the new regulations, which were announced Thursday, for 90 days. The proposal discusses the safety of sunscreen ingredients, their dosage forms, sun protection factor (SPF), protection requirements, and labeling. “Since the... Read More

The nation’s largest U.S. airlines ranked in new study

According to the 29th Airline Quality Rating, which was released Monday, Delta Air Lines is once again one of the highest ranking airlines. Delta rose to the top as the airline with the lowest number of issues and complaints. The quality rating looked at America’s most popular airlines, and it based its ranking from... Read More