Periodontal disease affects over 85 percent of dogs over 4 years old. Anesthesia-free teeth cleaning for dogs at Bone-Appetit is being offered from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 13, 4810 E. Ray Road, Suite 5, for $150. This cleaning is low stress, effective for general cleanings and veterinarian assisted by Dr. Tim Patterson.

Samantha Blau has travelled outside of the country before, but an upcoming trip this summer is particularly nerve wracking.

The 3-year-old resource center in Tempe serving Ahwatukee families is in need of food donations for April.

Periodontal disease affects more than 85 percent of dogs over 4 years old. Anesthesia-free teeth cleaning for dogs at Bone-Appetit is being offered from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, April 8 at 4810 E. Ray Road, Suite 5, for $150. This cleaning is low stress, low cost, effective for general cleanings and veterinarian assisted by Dr. Tim Patterson.

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Los Angeles   •   Dogs and cats can’t brush, spit, gargle or floss on their own. So owners who want to avoid bad pet breath will need to lend a hand.

Whose job is it to take care of the people who take care of others? Think about the pre-flight instructions from a flight attendant: “If you are traveling with a child or someone who requires assistance, secure your mask first, and then assist the other person.” You have to take care of yourself first.

Valley Christian High School students have been spending the last few months collecting items to give back to the community.

Toys come with a lot of warnings: Not suitable for children under 3 years; Small parts may present choking hazards; Use under adult supervision. Labels on electronic toys list the voltage while others confirm non-toxic materials. If a toy proves to be harmful, it is quickly recalled as toy manufacturers make safety a priority.

The act of giving clearly doesn’t go out of style.

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When nighttime temperatures drop and days cool down, many of the community’s homeless end up on the streets without blankets, clothing and other necessities to keep them warm.

There’s something missing from our current debate about national health care. Too few are talking about actual health. We lament the red tape, the gaps in insurance coverage and the costs that seem to escalate daily. But we often forget the central point: Our own individual health and well being. How can Americans be healthier, feel better and live longer?

East Valley residents began their annual collection of Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts on Oct. 4 with a goal of collecting 15,000 gift-filled boxes this year.

No business owner wants to hear that a government agency is coming to inspect their workplace — whether it’s the USDA, the EPA or the IRS. But if there was a government agency that could help save money, improve productivity and increase employee morale — free of charge — businesses just might be interested.

As college students return to campus, they’ll be showered in the usual handouts of coupons, condoms and credit cards. But some schools are also giving students what a growing body of research reveals could make a huge difference in their college careers: ear plugs, sleep shades and napping lessons.

Periodontal disease affects more than 85 percent of dogs over 4 years old. An anesthesia-free tooth cleaning for dogs is available at Bone Appetit Bakery, 4810 E. Ray Road, Suite 5, on Monday, Aug. 27 between 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cleaning is a low stress, low cost service and is supervised by veterinarian, Dr. Tim Patterson. Cost of cleaning is $150. Call (480) 785-9499 for an appointment.

The American Dental Association (ADA) released news last month that Americans scored an average “D” on a series of questions regarding oral health.

Most of what we learn is acquired through our visual system, our eyesight and the complex connection between our eyes and our brain. These days even very young children spend long hours taxing their visual systems with early reading, high-stakes testing, and “screen time,” using computers for schoolwork and play.

OK, you caught me, I was inspired to write this article on one of my less-than-stellar nights of sleep, and rose at the wee hour of 7 a.m. (give me a break, it was a Saturday), to make some notes. But I am not alone, research shows that 70 to 100 million American adults are struggling with some form of sleep disturbance. The highest ranges are for college students and adults 40 to 59 years old.

Washington • More than half of the 47 Arizona hospitals ranked in a recent survey of patient safety got a grade of C, the lowest grade offered in the first year of the national report.

Food poisoning is not fun. Poor personal hygiene of the cook or servers, improper cleaning of preparation, storage areas, and utensils can all cause contamination of raw as well as cooked foods. Many different kinds of bacteria and viruses are responsible for food poisoning. The good news is that a person must ingest a large amount of the offending organism to become ill. That is why taking proper care of our groceries and cooked food prevents the bacteria and viruses already found on raw food from multiplying and that is why proper cooking destroys the organisms while proper storage helps avoid re-contamination.

Southwest Behavioral Health Service’s Homeless Outreach, a nonprofit program to help homeless individuals with mental illness, is requesting donations of hot weather supplies that will be given out to homeless living on the streets.

Southwest Behavioral Health Service’s Homeless Outreach, a nonprofit program to help homeless individuals with mental illness, is requesting donations of hot weather supplies that will be given out to homeless living on the streets.

Southwest Behavioral Health Service’s Homeless Outreach, a nonprofit program to help homeless individuals with mental illness, is requesting donations of hot weather supplies that will be given out to homeless living on the streets.