Head games: Debate surrounds U.S. Soccer’s decision to ban, limit headers
The U.S. Soccer Federation's decision to ban headers for young players continues to spark debate.
It’s not just you. The mosquitoes really are worse this year.
There’s a new type of mosquito roaming the southern United States. You might have heard of it — it’s the Aedes mosquito — and it first showed up in 2010.
Church ‘campout’: Faith community provides food, shelter for homeless in Chandler
Churches and volunteers provide homeless individuals with food and shelter. In Chandler, AZCEND’s 90-day program is helping people get back on their feet.
Santa Cruz River in jeopardy if international sewage pipe ruptures again, experts fear
Experts warn of threats to the Santa Cruz River a vital sewage pipeline bursts as it did last year, spewing millions of gallons of waste into a wash that feeds the river.
From MLB to youth sports, baseball sees increased arm injuries in pitchers
Major League Baseball and youth baseball have seen a growing trend of arm injuries that may be tied to systemic overuse in pitchers.
AIA decision to allow year-round practice still sparks concern about sports specialization
A year after the AIA legislative council’s decision to allow year-round practices, Arizona still divided on its link to sport specialization.
Simulation gives Gilbert caregivers an idea of what it’s like to live with dementia
GILBERT – Staff at a Gilbert assisted-living facility participated in a dementia simulation to better understand the cognitive difficulties common to older people.
Court: Widow waited too long to sue VA for delays in husband’s care
WASHINGTON - An appeals court said a Navy widow whose husband died from kidney disease waited too long to sue the Veterans Affairs medical center that delayed his treatment, only to send a letter two weeks after his death urging him to seek immediate care.
‘Fight the bite’: August rains bring risk of mosquito-borne illnesses
PHOENIX — Preventing rainwater from pooling is a good way to prevent mosquitoes from breeding and spreading disease, like the west nile.
Heat puts extra pressure on Tempe Meals on Wheels volunteers
As the summer heat drives people out of town, Tempe Meals on Wheels is seeking additional volunteers to help serve more people with mobility issues.
Think you can escape pollution by going to a national park? Think again
The air in two popular national parks in California is as dirty as it is in Los Angeles – the smoggiest city in the country.
A weighty issue: NFL linemen must contend with post-football pounds
Maintaining optimal NFL weight of 300+ pounds – especially for players in the trenches – often requires unhealthy practices. When there’s no need to be that heavy, what do former players do?
