FDA Approves New Migraine Treatment

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Reyvow (lasmiditan) tablets for the acute (active but short-term) treatment of migraine with or without aura (a sensory phenomenon or visual disturbance) in adults. Reyvow is not indicated for the preventive treatment of migraine. “Reyvow is a new option for the acute treatment of migraine, a... Read More

ADOT Mobile Teams Provide Fast Response To Valley Freeway Crashes 

The Arizona Department of Transportation has established a new Incident Response Unit that will monitor valley freeways to enhance safety and minimize disruption of traffic after crashes on Valley freeways. The unit has been established to work alongside state troopers and other first responders. Fourteen units, which are part of ADOT’s Traffic Systems Management... Read More

What You Need to Know For The Upcoming November Election

Nov. 5 elections are fast approaching, as crazy as it may seem. Two Valley cities, dozens of local school districts and one sanitary district have measures on the ballot. All elections are vote by mail. Maricopa County began sending out over 2 million ballots last week. Everyone eligible will receive a mail ballot whether... Read More

Special Olympics Arizona Invites You To Come Over the Edge

Support Special Olympics Arizona by registering for your chance to rappel down 27 stories of the CityScape building in Downtown Phoenix. Once registered, participants are guaranteed a rappel spot as long as they raise awareness by fundraising a minimum of $1000. $1000 is the cost to support two athletes for an entire year at... Read More

Puspa Lohmeyer To Debut Experimental Film Noir This Month

Puspa Lohmeyer, the acclaimed fashion photographer and visual artist behind some of Arizona’s most iconic images in Territory magazine, is launching her first experimental short film, Anodyne, with a premiere and soundtrack release by Wooden Tooth Records. Admission to the event is free. The event will be held on Saturday, October 26 at 9:00 p.m. at The... Read More

Signs That Your Child Is Being Bullied

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. notMYkid will be holding presentations and workshops across Arizona for students, parents and faculty members to discuss signs of bullying and what you can do to help prevent it. Tomas Barraza, Prevention Specialist at notMYkid has personal experience with bullying.  As a teenager growing up in Douglas, AZ... Read More

Scottsdale Among Best Cities For Vegans And Vegetarians

According to the WalletHub report, “2019’s Best Cities for Vegans & Vegetarians”, Scottsdale is one of the cities leading the way to more of a plant-based, meat-free lifestyle. Although Scottsdale ranked at No. 11 (30 spots higher than any other Arizona city) on the list of ‘Most Vegetarian- & Vegan-Friendly Cities’, they came in... Read More

Study Looks To Measure Benefits Of Eyeglasses For Toddlers

A team of University of Arizona researchers has received a five-year, $4.1 million grant to study whether using eyeglasses to correct astigmatism in toddlers improves language, cognitive and motor development. The study, funded by the National Eye Institute of the National Institutes of Health, is the first to use wearable sensors to determine how... Read More

Tucson Plans To Raise Tobacco And Vaping Buying Age To 21

The City of Tucson moving forward with their plan to raise the age to buy tobacco and vaping products from 18 to 21 years old. Tucson City Council members voted 4 to 3 to approve the ordinance on Thursday night. Council members first brought up the idea of raising the age restriction back in... Read More

STD Cases Rise For Fifth Straight Year CDC Says

Americans are contracting more sexually transmitted diseases than ever. Officials with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention just reported the highest rates they have ever recorded. Cases in Arizona have tripled in number since 2000. For the fifth straight year, CDC officials say cases of syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia are up in the... Read More