Serving
Mohave County
December 2024
Volume 24 Issue 10
COMPLIMENTARY
NATION - Researchers have developed a new method to identify people who are at greater genetic risk of developing Alzheimer's disease before any symptoms appear, which could help speed creation of novel treatments. Manish Paranjpe of the Broad Institute of MIT and...
NATION - Health care is essential for everyone throughout his or her lives. To further equity, improve outcomes and increase access, it is important people are able to get the care they need when and where they need it. However, the American health care system can be...
NATION - Research led by Sanford Burnham Prebys professor Francesca Marassi, Ph.D., is helping to reveal the molecular secrets of macular degeneration, which causes almost 90% of all age-related vision loss. The study, published recently in the Biophysical Journal,...
NATION- Heart disease is often referred to as a “Silent Killer,” and for good reason. According to the CDC, approximately 650,000 lives are lost from heart disease each year, more than chronic lower respiratory disease and all forms of cancer combined.Many people are...
NATION - Older people who were infected with COVID-19 show a substantially higher risk - as much as 50% to 80% higher than a control group - of developing Alzheimer's disease within a year, according to a study of more than 6 million patients 65 and older.In a study...
NATION - Researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine and the Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston have shown that a hormone secreted into the blood during endurance, or aerobic exercise reduces levels of a protein linked to Parkinson's disease and halts movement...
NATION - Living with diabetes had always been manageable for Kent Apple by eating healthy and remaining active. However, he knew he needed to see his doctor when he started experiencing pain in his legs and feet.“As a retired construction worker, I noticed the pain...
NATION - When you think about exercise, you likely think about the physical health benefits of working out. Many people exercise regularly to lose or maintain weight, improve muscle tone and strength or increase flexibility.For seniors, physical activity can help them...
MOHAVE COUNTY – Medicare Health Plan specialist, Shirley Martinez, has been helping people find the Medicare plan that is right for them for more than 13 years. With the goal of offering multiple options to Medicare recipients, she can help each person find the plan...
“This cocktail’s on me,” the flight attendant whispered with a sly smile. On a recent business trip, the crew accidentally missed me during drink service. It was early, and I was so in the mood for coffee that I rang the little overhead bell. I requested black coffee....
LAKE HAVASU — Lake Havasu City, Arizona, will once again come alive with holiday spirit on...
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MOHAVE COUNTY — MCC’s Kingman Community Education Art Club, the Kingman Community Art Collective,...
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MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College is once again bringing the festive spirit to life with...
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NATION — With multifamily construction projects reaching as high as $700 per square foot this...
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NATION — As the days grow shorter and temperatures drop, it’s time to ensure your home is ready to...
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NATION – The holiday season is right around the corner, and if recent retail sales forecasts are...
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NATION — Technology has become so ingrained in our daily routines that it feels like paper checks...
Read MoreNATION — There are a variety of meditation methods that suit most people. However, there is no “right way” to meditate, meaning someone can explore the different types until they find one that works for them.Meditation denotes...
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NATION — Various tips can help a person with smoking cessation. Nicotine replacement therapy,...
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NATION – How does caffeine affect heart health? The latest research offers new insights. Studies...
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NATION — Cardiovascular disease (CVD) refers to a number of health conditions that affect the...
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NATION — As cold and flu season approaches, many people are looking for ways to boost their immune...
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NATION – Could a commonly prescribed thyroid drug lead to bone loss? Levothyroxine is a frequently...
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By Matilda CharlesHave you considered what you’ll do with your spare time in the New Year? How...
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A $700,000 rebranding initiative by the Arizona Office of Tourism (AOT) has drawn sharp criticism...
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By Freddy GrovesBack in March, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced its goal of getting...
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Dear Editor,As a concerned citizen of the global toy-receiving community, I feel compelled to...
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By Rich LowryWe’ve passed the peak of woke politics in the U.S., and the Harris for president...
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NATION – Tipping in the United States, a long-standing custom rooted in the service industry, has...
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ARIZONA — Attorney General Kris Mayes, alongside the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and a...
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MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society – Alpha Chi Omega chapter...
Read MoreARIZONA — After a two-year hiatus, Arizona is preparing to resume executions of death row inmates, a decision that has rekindled the longstanding debate over capital punishment in the state. Attorney General Kris Mayes announced...
Read MoreKINGMAN — The City of Kingman has taken a significant step in addressing its transportation needs with the groundbreaking of the Rancho Santa Fe Parkway Traffic Interchange on December 2, 2024. The project, managed by the...
Read MoreBULLHEAD CITY — Bullhead City has agreed to a $90,000 settlement with local property owners Blaise and Carla Falche over a sewer system malfunction that contaminated their waterfront property in 2022. The settlement, pending...
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ARIZONA — Boeing has announced a significant reduction in its workforce, planning to lay off...
Read MorePHOENIX—In a significant move to address the pressing issue of inadequate prenatal care in Arizona’s rural communities, the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) has allocated $2.5 million to four rural health...
Read MoreBULLHEAD CITY — UPS has announced the closure of its customer center at 2913 Easy St. in Bullhead City, effective November 17, as part of a nationwide effort to streamline operations. The move is aimed at reducing costs and...
Read MoreNATION – In the complex landscape of pharmaceutical patent law, a novel strategy emerged in recent years that intertwined the legal concepts of tribal sovereignty with corporate interests. Pharmaceutical companies, seeking to...
Read MoreNATION — Did you know that spending extended time hunched over your phone can take a serious toll on your neck? Commonly referred to as ‘tech neck’ or ‘text neck,’ this habit can lead to the appearance of deep lines, wrinkles...
Read MoreKINGMAN — Thanks to the Kingman Marine Corps League, Dean W. Reiter Detachment 887, and its local partners, children in Northern Mohave County who need that little Christmas will be getting some again this year. The Toys for...
Read MoreBy Rich LowryIt’s the processing gate that roared. APM Terminals at the Port of Mobile in Alabama uses a semi-automated gate to process trucks without union labor, and this supposed outrage is one of the reasons the...
Read MoreBy Mel Gurtov Three Developments That Might Lead to Talks Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu commented a week or so ago: “We will do to Lebanon what we did to Gaza.” That arrogant and ugly prediction has come to pass with...
Read MoreBy Freddy Groves Over 15,000 veterans will be able to take advantage of the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Adaptive Sports Program courtesy of nearly $16 million in grants that have been handed to 91 organizations across the...
Read MoreMOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College is inviting those who want to learn more about becoming a student to two admission and enrollment events, Become a Bighorn Bash, and the Health and Public Services Enrollment Empowerment...
Read MoreNATION — Research offers new clues about the ways in which sleep aids daily memory function. One of the main functions of the human brain is to create memories. A number of lifestyle factors can help improve a person’s ability...
Read MoreNATION — Menopause occurs when menstrual cycles cease. In the years before and after menopause, the body undergoes many changes, leading to symptoms that may include hot flashes, emotional changes, and sleep disturbances. But...
Read MoreNATION — Modern cell phones are capable of far more than just calling, texting and simple games like Snake. When you carry your smartphone, you have a supercomputer in your pocket that can unlock your car, adjust your...
Read MoreNATION – Stress and anxiety have similar symptoms. However, stress tends to be short term and in response to a recognizable threat. Anxiety may linger and not have an easily identifiable trigger. Both stress and anxiety are a...
Read MoreBULLHEAD CITY — Case Storage proudly announces the grand opening of its modern storage facility located at 2129 Interstate Place, Bullhead City, AZ 86442. Owned by local entrepreneur Casey Rodman and managed by industry veteran...
Read MoreNATION – As the leaves begin to change and the temperatures start to drop, homeowners across the country are gearing up for the seasonal transition into fall. This time of year often brings a flurry of activity as people prepare...
Read MoreNATION — Along with shorter days and dropping temperatures, fall brings a sense of urgency to get your home in shape before winter arrives. This is especially true for plumbing, as frigid temps can wreak havoc on pipes and...
Read MoreNEEDLES – In a groundbreaking collaboration, the Fort Mojave Indian Tribe and the City of Needles have celebrated the launch of a high-speed internet expansion project aimed at enhancing digital connectivity for the Tribe and...
Read MoreKINGMAN — Rivyve Behavioral Health, a leading provider of residential treatment for individuals struggling with drug and alcohol addiction and co-occurring disorders, is set to open its second location in Mohave County this...
Read MoreBULLHEAD CITY – In a significant move reflecting the growing interest in manufactured housing communities, Keith Management LLC, a family-owned property management company based in Chandler, Arizona, has acquired The Reserve at...
Read MoreARIZONA – In a significant move to combat the devastating opioid crisis, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced a $1.37 billion settlement with Kroger Co., one of the nation’s largest grocery and pharmacy chains. The...
Read MoreBy Matilda Charles The saga of listeria in sliced deli lunch meat continues, month after month. The list of affected items gets longer and longer as there is now an additional company subject to recalls due to listeria. To stay...
Read MoreNATION — A new study suggests that heme iron, which is found in red meat and other animal products, may significantly contribute to the risk of type 2 diabetes. The study, led by researchers at Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of...
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Discover the Bullhead City Splash Pad at Community Park: A Family-Friendly Oasis Updated October...
Read MoreLAKE HAVASU — Arizona State University (ASU) announced on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, that it will close its Lake Havasu campus and implement a tuition surcharge for on-campus students in response to significant state funding cuts....
Read MoreMOHAVE COUNTY — In a contentious meeting that stretched over four hours, the Mohave County Board of Supervisors found itself deadlocked over the future of its medical examiner services. On Aug. 5, the board voted 3-2 against...
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