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Dr. Purohit: A watershed moment in women’s health care

Dr. Manisha Purohit By Dr. Manisha Purohit | Thoughts on Innovation For more than two decades, hormone replacement therapy has carried the FDA’s most severe cautionary label, a “black box” warning, casting a long shadow over one of the most ...

Navigating the aftermath: Why legal guidance matters after a car accident

Jose Leon, founder of Phoenix-based Leon Law. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress) By Jose Leon | Thoughts on Innovation With over 1 million residents, thousands of miles of municipal thoroughfare, and a natural proclivity toward collision — motor...

Russello: Lobster making from kitchen to table

Kasai’s culinary team specializes in elevating classic ingredients with Japanese artistry, and lobster is no exception. (Submitted Photos/DigitalFreePress) By Emma Russello | Thoughts on Innovation For many food lovers, lobster is the pinnac...

Dr. Pilli: You are what you breathe — The surprising truth about microplastics in our air.

Early studies suggest microplastics can cause chronic inflammation in the lungs and other tissues. (Submitted Photos/DigitalFreePress) By Dr. Suchitra Pilli | Thoughts on Innovation When I tell patients that we’re all inhaling tiny pieces of...

Swann: Pro tips from a top 30 pizzeria in the nation

Heating the skillet in the oven before adding dough and toppings helps recreate the high-heat cooking environment of a pizzeria. (Submitted Photos/DigitalFreePress) By James Swann | Thoughts on Innovation Craft 64 was recently named the #26 ...

Dippold: What is Sukkot?! A festival of gratitude and joy

(Photo: Arianna Grainey/DigitalFreePress) By Talli Dippold | Thoughts on Innovation Each fall, Jewish families around the world gather to celebrate Sukkot, a holiday that is as joyful as it is meaningful. Following the High Holidays of Rosh ...

Murray: Like heat stress, mental health is a workplace safety issue — let’s treat it like one

Mental health challenges are just as much a safety concern as physical heat stress. In fact, they claim far more lives. (Submitted Photos/DigitalFreePress) By Rick Murray | Thoughts on Innovation Every summer, Arizona employers are challenge...

Bingham: Low-cost ways to support employees through inflation

Julie Bingham By Julie Bingham | Thoughts on Innovation As inflation headlines re-emerge, many employers are contemplating shifts in their remote and hybrid work policies.Organizations are working hard to balance two competing priorities: be...

Dr. Dawke: Why same-day, next-day primary care matters

Dr. Ravinder Raj Dawke By Dr. Ravinder Raj Dawke | Thoughts on Innovation In my 20 years as a primary care physician, I’ve heard one frustration more than any other: “I just wish I could see my doctor when I’m sick — not weeks later.” It’...

Sacco: Meetings mean business for Scottsdale hotels and resorts

Rachel Sacco By Rachel Sacco | Experience Scottsdale Scottsdale is known around the globe as a luxury resort destination, but our success as a tourism destination would not be possible without meetings, conferences and events. Traditional...

Russello: Mastering fried rice at home

At Kasai Japanese Steakhouse, fried rice is more than just a side dish, it is a signature staple that keeps guests coming back time and again. (Submitted Photos/DigitalFreePress) By Emma Russello | Thoughts on Innovation Every year, Sept. 20...

Shapiro: Scottsdale Leadership to showcase the best of local community at award ceremony

Gary Shapiro By Gary Shapiro | Thoughts on Innovation Five decades ago, Mayor Sam Campana and I were classmates in Class 5 of Valley Leadership. We loved the program. At one point, Sam said to me, “Scottsdale needs a program like this, and w...

Justice in the Details: Why timing and technology matter in personal injury law

Jose Leon is a father, husband, Scottsdale Charro and founder of Phoenix-based Leon Law. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress) By Jose Leon | Thoughts on Innovation The practice of law is a pursuit of justice — nuanced, detailed, and deeply h...

Dr. Purohit: Menopause, hair and what’s really happening

Dr. Manisha Purohit By Dr. Manisha Purohit | Thoughts on Innovation Hair loss during menopause can be discouraging. I see it in my office nearly every day, and I hear the same fear in women’s voices: “Is this permanent? Am I going to lose al...

Ray: Reinvestment and 21st century renaissance emerges in the Hospitality District of downtown Scottsdale

Gem Ray  By Gem Ray | Thoughts on Innovation Scottsdale’s impressive nightlife scene fuels local tourism, Scottsdale’s prominence, and the local economy. Whether a tourist is hiking, playing golf, or relaxing at one of Scottsdale’s resort...

Hauck: Direct care workers need support

Sarah Hauck By Sarah Hauck | Thoughts on Innovation Not all heroes wear their capes on the outside. Direct Care Workers (DCWs) – individuals focused on supporting the well-being of the growing number of older adults and people with disabi...

New Research: EVs can save $100M for government fleets in Arizona

Diane Brown By Diane Brown | Thoughts on Innovation There have been a lot of headlines and spirited debate around recently passed federal legislation to expire federal tax credits for electric vehicles (EVs). The good news is that regardless...

Shipman & Havard: Beating the heat of summertime SADness

The extreme heat can trigger physical discomfort, while the pressure to have a “perfect” summer body can lead to anxiety or depression in some individuals. (Submitted Photos/DigitalFreePress) By Alicia Shipman and Dr. Lauren Havard | Thoughts o...

Dryden: Crush Restaurant Week — not your health goals

Mckenzie Dryden By Mckenzie Dryden | Thoughts on Innovation Arizona Restaurant Week is basically the Super Bowl of dining — if the Super Bowl came with locally sourced appetizers and prix-fixe menus. It’s exciting, delicious, and honestly a ...

Wilson: Remote work ushers in new era of high-performing attorneys

Some skeptics still cling to the idea that remote work negatively impacts client relationships and career progression. (Submitted Photos/DigitalFreePress) By Christopher Wilson | Thoughts on Innovation The legal profession is at a crossroads...

Crislip: A guide for mental health as children head back for new school year

Sports physicals can help evaluate issues like heart conditions, past concussions, or mental health concerns that could impact your child’s activity level. (Submitted Photos/DigitalFreePress) By Richard Crislip | Thoughts on Innovation As fa...

Murray: Traffic cameras save lives. Phoenix made the right call.

Rick Murray. (Submitted Photos/DigitalFreePress) By Rick Murray | Thoughts on Innovation Arizona has a dangerous driving problem. One person dies on our roads every 6 hours and 42 minutes. Our state ranks among the worst in the country fo...

Dr. Ail: I’m a cardiologist. Here’s why I’m not obsessed with 10,000 steps

I’ll let you in on a little secret. Even as a cardiologist, I don’t hit 10,000 steps every day. (Submitted Photos/DigitalFreePress) By Dr. Sheharyar Ali | Thoughts on Innovation For years, patients have come into my office feeling a little d...

Barton & Sieck: One Big Beautiful Bill — What employers need to know

Above are David T. Barton and David Sieck, attorneys at Fennemore. (Submitted Photos/DigitalFreePress) By David T. Barton and David Sieck | Thoughts on Innovation On July 4, President Donald Trump signed “One Big Beautiful Bill” (that is its...

Dr. Ostrom: How Arizonans with medical conditions can prepare for the threat of wildfires

Dr. Tara Ostrom By Dr. Tara Ostrom | Thoughts on Innovation When you live in Arizona, you get used to extreme heat. But no one gets used to the threat of wildfires, even more so for those with medical conditions. Year after year, people acro...

Russel & McCarville: A new era in college sports emerges through NCAA settlement and SB 1615

From left are David McCarville and K.J. Russell. (Submitted Photos/DigitalFreePress) By K.J. Russell and David McCarville | Thoughts on Innovation This month, a federal judge granted final approval of the groundbreaking House v. NCAA Name, I...

Lamber: A word on safety as we enter the ‘100 Deadliest Days’ for teen drivers this summer

Marc Lamber (Submitted Photos/DigitalFreePress) By Marc Lamber | Thoughts on Innovation July 4th is among the 100 Deadliest Days for teen drivers, according to AAA and this period stretches through Labor Day. During this time, fatal crashes ...

Shapiro: What were they thinking?

Gary Shapiro By Gary Shapiro | Thoughts on Innovation The news is full of accounts of how Artificial Intelligence is affecting our lives. In some cases, it is replacing what I call corporate or real intelligence. Too often, corporations d...

Support local museums: A vital investment in Arizona’s culture and economy

Todd Bankofier, above, is the CEO and executive director of Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West. (Submitted Photo/DigitalFreePress) By Todd Bankofier | Thoughts on Innovation As summer approaches and the temperature heats up, man...

Anable: Tips for parents during Internet Safety Month

Most parents are involved; 75% check their child’s screen time, texts, or calls, and 65% have frequent conversations about mobile safety. (Submitted Photos/DigitalFreePress) By Susan Anable | Thoughts on Innovation June is Internet Safety Mo...

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Dr. Purohit: A watershed moment in women’s health care

For more than two decades, hormone replacement therapy has carried the FDA’s most severe cautionary label, a “black box” warning, casting a long shadow over one of the most effective treatments for menopausal symptoms. That era has ended.

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Shapiro: What were they thinking?

The news is full of accounts of how Artificial Intelligence is affecting our lives. In some cases, it is replacing what I call corporate or real intelligence.

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