Sea Life Aquarium at Arizona Mills is giving kids and adults a sneak peek into the life of a sea creature with no brain and no heart — jellyfish.

A new study about the prevalence of mercury in fish should give consumers food for thought. According to the Biodiversity Research Institute report, “Fish samples from around the world regularly demonstrate mercury concentrations exceeding human health advisory guidelines.” Because both mercury pollution and fish supplies are global — 75 percent of the fish consumed in the U.S. is imported — no one country can solve this widespread problem.

We are all familiar with the fact that chemicals, particularly pesticides and herbicides, have negative side effects. The United States and international government agencies have acknowledged that different pesticides have been linked to a variety of health problems including hormonal disruption, skin, eye and lung irritation, birth defects, weight gain, nervous system toxicity and cancer. Many times, the negative effects of pesticides can take a long time to show, and by the time symptoms are clear, a lot of damage may have already been done.

Water is one of the most important nutrients and often overlooked for detoxification, losing body fat, and optimal health. Your body is approximately 70 percent water, your brain tissue approximately 75 percent water, and your blood is 83 percent water.

Tap water delivered to Phoenix customers again met or surpassed all federal and state drinking water standards, as detailed in the city’s new annual Water Quality Report.

Opponents of Covance’s Chandler facility say they’ll remain active even as the drug development services company begins shutting down the $150 million facility this year.

Opponents of Covance’s Chandler facility say they’ll remain active even as the drug development services company begins shutting down the $150 million facility this year.

Those fighting for a “no build” option for the Loop 202 are doing so for very personal reasons.

Those fighting for a “no build” option for the Loop 202 are doing so for very personal reasons.

The average American has 116 synthetic compounds in their body, according to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention. We’re exposed to toxins from food additives and preservatives, the environment, smog, exhaust and pollution, heavy metals, digestive distress, dry cleaners, obesogens, non-organic foods, pesticides, xenoestrogens, chemicals, and so much more.

The average American has 116 synthetic compounds in their body, according to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention. We’re exposed to toxins from food additives and preservatives, the environment, smog, exhaust and pollution, heavy metals, digestive distress, dry cleaners, obesogens, non-organic foods, pesticides, xenoestrogens, chemicals, and so much more.

The Gila River Indian Community (GRIC) has spoken once again to not allow any freeway on tribal land. Now, the question is whether or not the Loop 202 extension will continue on the Pecos Road alignment.

Text of President Barack Obama's State of the Union address, as provided by the White House:

Text of President Barack Obama's State of the Union address, as provided by the White House:

A House committee approved a bill Wednesday that would waive environmental regulations for Border Patrol activities within 100 miles of any U.S. border.

It is sad when articles ("AF company strives to make carpet truly safe," AFN, Aug. 31) that are nothing more than commercials or advertisements for new companies trying to survive in the Ahwatukee Foothills, or elsewhere for that matter, gets put up on the web as expert information. Unfortunately, a lot of nonsensical information that the "chemicals" used by the average carpet cleaners are bad for you is out there, in much the same way that the term steam cleaning is used, when in fact, no one uses steam to clean carpets (true steam would melt nylon and olefin carpets). The actual industry terminology is hot water extraction, the term steam cleaning is an advertising gimmick.

It is sad when articles ("AF company strives to make carpet truly safe," AFN, Aug. 31) that are nothing more than commercials or advertisements for new companies trying to survive in the Ahwatukee Foothills, or elsewhere for that matter, gets put up on the web as expert information. Unfortunately, a lot of nonsensical information that the "chemicals" used by the average carpet cleaners are bad for you is out there, in much the same way that the term steam cleaning is used, when in fact, no one uses steam to clean carpets (true steam would melt nylon and olefin carpets). The actual industry terminology is hot water extraction, the term steam cleaning is an advertising gimmick.

Arizona should have a private firm run the lottery, make it easier to fire public workers and even changing how the state funds public schools, a special commission recommended Thursday to the governor.

First, let's define the word "environmentalism." To be fair, four dictionaries were consulted. One was published in 1947, another in 1975, another in 1988, and one in 2002. The word first appeared in the 1988 dictionary. So it must have come into our lexicon sometime between 1975 and 1988.

First, let's define the word "environmentalism." To be fair, four dictionaries were consulted. One was published in 1947, another in 1975, another in 1988, and one in 2002. The word first appeared in the 1988 dictionary. So it must have come into our lexicon sometime between 1975 and 1988.

Commuters passing the McClintock Drive exit on Loop 202 still see her wide smile and biceps flex, a month after the last votes in her successful campaign were counted.

Commuters passing the McClintock Drive exit on Loop 202 still see her wide smile and biceps flex, a month after the last votes in her successful campaign were counted.

Editor's note: This is part one of a two-part series of submitted columns on holistic approaches to breast cancer and lower estrogen dominance. All views are those of the author.

Editor's note: This is part one of a two-part series of submitted columns on holistic approaches to breast cancer and lower estrogen dominance. All views are those of the author.

Editor's note: This is part one of a two-part series of submitted columns on holistic approaches to breast cancer and lower estrogen dominance. All views are those of the author.