We are currently in the midst of cold and flu season. That’s why doctors and health experts are reminding everyone to wash their hands. But unless people are using soap and warm water to wash their hands, it may not be enough to kill the virus or prevent illnesses from spreading. According to the...
Read MoreThe app TikTok is taking the world by storm, with more than 750 million downloads in the past year. The Chinese-owned app has more than 1 billion monthly users worldwide, and 26.5 millions of those are in the U.S. Most TikTok users are kids and young teens. Users on TikTok can share 15-second videos...
Read MoreWe are officially heading into cold and flu season. Germs are hard to avoid, especially if you have children. Where kids pick up and spread these germs might surprise you. Dr. Charles Gerba is a microbiologist and professor in the Department of Environmental Science at the University of Arizona. Most people call him “Dr....
Read More“Victoria the T-Rex,” an interactive exhibition of one of the most complete Tyrannosaurus Rex specimens ever recovered, will make its global debut Nov. 17 at the Arizona Science Center. The display will continue in Phoenix until May 25, 2020, for the first leg of a five-year world tour. “This is one of the most...
Read MoreA Valley doctor is warning families about screen time usage for young children after a recent study showed that too much of it could affect the development of their brains. The study was published in JAMA Pediatrics on Monday. It found that prekindergarten children that use screens more often than recommended were not as...
Read MoreGet ready to have some fun this Thanksgiving weekend with some elusive finned friends at the OdySea Aquarium in Scottsdale. From November 28 to December 1, you and your family can enjoy the “FIN-tastic” experience of Mermaid Magic at OdySea Aquarium’s Winter Waterland. Interactions with the magical mermaids include: Photo opportunities with mermaids who...
Read MoreTwo Arizona school districts and the state’s executive office have been awarded more than $2.5 million in federal grants to help prevent school violence. The U.S. Department of Justice announced that it gave over $85 million to school districts, agencies and other groups across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Tempe Union High School District...
Read MoreNovember kicks off the school open house season around the Valley. Arizona parents are lucky to have the freedom to choose where their child may attend school, even if it’s outside of their district of residence, thanks to the state’s Open Enrollment law. Whether you are a parent who is interested in learning more...
Read MoreOfficials in the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office in Florida are reminding parents to stay vigilant in monitoring their children’s phone app use. The department has updated its heavily circulated list of smartphone apps parents should be aware of. This comes after the arrests of 23 men who traveled to meet people that they presumed...
Read MoreAttention Hello Kitty fans! The Hello Kitty Cafe truck will soon be returning to Arizona. Between October and November, the adorable adorned pink-colored truck that is outfitted with sprinkles, doughnuts, and the popular “Hello Kitty” character, is scheduled to make three stops in Gilbert, Glendale, and Tucson. Mark your calendars! The truck will visit...
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