Health and Wellness

Botox is a purified protein called botulinum toxin that is FDA approved for cosmetic applications since 2002. It is injected into specific superficial facial...

West Nile disease in humans was first detected in Uganda (hence the virus’ name) in the 1930s and first appeared in the U.S. in...

Grace Gomez has had four generations of her family infected with COVID-19. She knows first-hand how valuable a support group could be, so she...

The teen experience was front and center Saturday at a conference and expo organized by the Be Awesome Coalition. The aim of the Teen Hall,...

We’ve all been to the doctor, and they’re all pretty much the same, right? You go in, they look you over for 5-10 minutes,...

If you are looking for nonsurgical treatments to rejuvenate your skin and body, you’re not the only one. Countless Americans are, too, and with...

Last month, I emphasized the need for planning during the third phase of our life. A very important part of end-of-life planning is starting...

Maricopa’s booming growth brings lots of things — new stores, more traffic, rising home prices — and soon, two new hospitals for a city...

Pinal County Public Health has 22 West Nile virus cases currently under surveillance. The average since 2016 is five case per season. There have been...

By Kristin Gramando The road of life is filled with important milestones — major events and achievements that help to define who we are and...

By Councilmember Amber Liermann I have been a part of the Maricopa community for 17 years. I have enjoyed seeing the growth and development of...

Let’s explore the Master Gardener program in Maricopa. But first some history on two key related organizations. The Land Grant College Act of 1862 ceded...

At Maricopa Foot and Ankle, we encounter many types of pathologies. Two of them are wound care and trauma. Wound care, especially for the foot...

Your skin is your first layer of defense against the outside world. Learn to take good care of your skin, so your skin can...