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January 2025
Volume 24 Issue 11
COMPLIMENTARY

February 2024

Cold water swimming may help reduce menopause symptoms

NATION – Swimming in cold water may reduce menopausal symptoms, including stress, hot flashes, and aches, according to a new study published in Sage Journals. The study included 1,114 women, 785 of whom were going through menopause. All swam in cold water to see if it...

Fleet of Chinese fishing fleets off coast of Peru depleting fish

WORLD — In a situation that has rapidly evolved into a significant international concern, the waters off the coast of Peru have become the latest flashpoint in a growing dispute over fishing rights and marine conservation. The presence of an expansive fleet of Chinese...

Meta introduces measures to protect teens from unwanted interactions

NATION — In a move to enhance the safety of young users on its platforms, Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, has introduced a series of stringent measures to protect teens from unwanted online interactions. This initiative marks a significant shift in...

Elvis Act aims to safeguard artists

NATION — In a world where technology is increasingly blurring the lines between reality and digital fabrication, the Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security (ELVIS) Act, recently introduced in Tennessee, represents a pivotal moment in the protection of artists’...

Western United States ‘hot drought’ worst in 500 years says recent study

NATION — A recent study has brought to light a sobering reality: the Western United States is experiencing a ‘hot drought,’ a phenomenon marked by the combination of limited rainfall and high temperatures, which is now considered the worst in over 500 years. This...

Confession of a public-health expert

By Rich Lowry The public-health officials are getting around to admitting the fallibility of public-health officials. The former head of the National Institutes of Health during the pandemic and current science advisor to President Joe Biden, Francis Collins, has...

Highway 95 repaving is ‘SUS’

This is a revelation that demands public attention! The recent transformation of Hwy 95 in Bullhead City, from a teeth-rattling gauntlet into a path of buttery smooth goodness, has led me to an astonishing hypothesis: This is no mere road improvement project. No! This...

Medical Q&A with Dr. Roach

DEAR DR. ROACH: Please explain Hashimoto’s disease. I have heard that it is rare, but two colleagues have recently been diagnosed. We all work in a very high-stress field. — J.H. ANSWER: Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is not at all a rare disease. It occurs in up to 10% of...

Diet Center’s Tip: Good fat, good fat burning

KINGMAN –– Not only is consuming “good fat” important to heart health, but it’s also important to your body’s fat burning ability after aerobic exercise. Exercise can help burn fat that you consume; that doesn’t mean you should eat donuts, hot dogs, and bacon (bad...

Bullhead updating water infastructure

BULLHEAD — Bullhead City, a community keenly aware of the challenges posed by water scarcity, has been actively upgrading its water infrastructure to meet the demands of its growing population and the environmental realities of the region. Since the implementation of...

February 2024 Articles

Elvis Act aims to safeguard artists

NATION — In a world where technology is increasingly blurring the lines between reality and digital fabrication, the Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security (ELVIS) Act, recently introduced in Tennessee, represents a pivotal moment in the protection of artists’...

Confession of a public-health expert

By Rich Lowry The public-health officials are getting around to admitting the fallibility of public-health officials. The former head of the National Institutes of Health during the pandemic and current science advisor to President Joe Biden, Francis Collins, has...

Highway 95 repaving is ‘SUS’

This is a revelation that demands public attention! The recent transformation of Hwy 95 in Bullhead City, from a teeth-rattling gauntlet into a path of buttery smooth goodness, has led me to an astonishing hypothesis: This is no mere road improvement project. No! This...

Medical Q&A with Dr. Roach

DEAR DR. ROACH: Please explain Hashimoto’s disease. I have heard that it is rare, but two colleagues have recently been diagnosed. We all work in a very high-stress field. — J.H. ANSWER: Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is not at all a rare disease. It occurs in up to 10% of...

Bullhead updating water infastructure

BULLHEAD — Bullhead City, a community keenly aware of the challenges posed by water scarcity, has been actively upgrading its water infrastructure to meet the demands of its growing population and the environmental realities of the region. Since the implementation of...

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The OIG Always Comes Through

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NATION — 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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