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With low doctor-patient ratios, what is pediatric healthcare like in

WEBRaising a child is an experience fraught with worries, joys, issues, and excitement. For young children, one of the biggest worries for parents is health.

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Nevada's Public Option begins in 2026. Here's what it means for …

WEBIt’s called the Public Option insurance plan, and Nevada is just one of three states to have approved it. Signed into law by Sisolak in 2021, the public health insurance option aims to lower

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Public health in Las Vegas: A look at the knowns and unknowns in …

WEBDr. Brian Labus, an epidemiologist and assistant professor at UNLV’s School of Public Health, said that the uptick in cases is hard to get ahead of, especially in hospital settings. “The

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Ageism in health care is more common than you might think, and …

WEBA recent study found that older people spend an average of 21 days a year on medical appointments. Kathleen Hayes can believe it. Hayes lives in Chicago and has spent a lot of time lately taking

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U.S. medical volunteers in Rafah hospital say they've never seen a

WEBA scene at a hospital in Rafah, where the war has had a devastating impact on the ability of health workers to care for patients.

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Hormones for menopause are safe, study finds. Here's what changed

WEBWomen under 60 can benefit from hormone therapy to treat hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause. That's according to a new study, and is a departure from what women were told in the past.

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Nevada's low health care ranking is an even bigger worry in

WEBNevada's low health care ranking is an even bigger worry in rural areas. By Paul Boger. Published April 11, 2023 at 8:08 AM PDT. Listen • 33:02. Health care in Nevada has a lot of issues. Too

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FDA approves Zepbound, a new obesity drug that will take on …

WEBEli Lilly said the obesity medicine, which helped adults in clinical studies lose about 20% of their body weight, will be available in the U.S. by the end of the year. The list price will be $1,060.

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Researchers reveal nearly every detail of a sand grain-sized bit of …

WEBScientists have imaged a tiny fragment of brain in unprecedented detail, showing detailed connections between individual neurons. The method could help researchers better understand brain circuits.

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Winter 2023: The state of infectious diseases in Southern Nevada

WEBIn November, the CDC named Southern Nevada a “hotbed” for Candida auris. This is a yeast that can be resistant to antibiotics. In 2022, Nevada had 16% of all cases in the U.S. And since 2021

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Nevada Week in Person on KNPR's State of Nevada: Mario Berlanga

WEBAn edited version of this interview aired on Nevada Public Radio on May 10. For the full interview, see the video above.

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What to know about the viruses and illnesses currently affecting

WEBAP. In the last month or so, what seems like a plethora of illnesses and strange diseases have popped up around Southern Nevada. Brain-eating amoebas, potentially lethal fungus, monkeypox and more

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Climate change affects your life in 3 big ways, a new report warns

WEBClimate change costs tens of billions of dollars each year, hurts Americans' health and disrupts everyday life, including how we work, eat, play and mourn, according to a major new assessment.

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What to know about the risks of the bird flu outbreak

WEB5. An existing bird flu vaccine could be tapped and adapted in case of human spread. An ongoing outbreak in livestock not only threatens the industry, but also makes it more likely that other

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SNHD names 26 schools in CCSD tuberculosis investigation

WEBPublished December 17, 2023 at 9:00 AM PST. DADS IN SCHOOLS/YouTube. The Southern Nevada Health District has announced an investigation into possible exposure to tuberculosis at eighteen Clark

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Millions of women are 'under-muscled.' These foods help build …

WEB1. Amp up your morning bowl of Greek yogurt. At about 17 grams per ¾ cup serving, Greek yogurt is a great source of protein. You can eat it plain, add sweet or savory toppings, or throw it into a

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Officials Seek To Revive Rural Tonopah Hospital

WEBNye Regional Medical Center. When Tonopah’s hospital closed in 2015, it didn’t just leave the town without an emergency room – it left the region without one, too. "Currently, it is kind of

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A federal judge temporarily halts U.S. plan to lower credit card late

WEBThe temporary injunction imposed by Judge Mark Pittman in the Northern District of Texas is a win for the big banks and major credit card companies. The plan was set to go into effect next week.

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After decades of talk, work starts on the California-Las Vegas high

WEBAfter decades of talk, several misfires, and half-hearted attempts, a high-speed rail linking Southern California and Southern Nevada is finally underway.

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Health industry struggles to recover from cyberattack on a unit of

WEBThe crisis will take time to resolve. Comparing the Change attack to others against parts of the health care system, "we have seen it generally takes a minimum of 30 days to restore core systems

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Pilots say they're afraid to seek mental health care. The FAA says …

WEBThe Federal Aviation Administration has signaled it is open to changing its policies around mental health. This week, the FAA announceda new advisory panel to evaluate those policies and issue

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Congresswoman, ACLU on how abortion rights changes have …

WEBIn this past year, Nevada saw an increase of 37% in abortions. This is also having a significant effect on Nevada’s healthcare system, which is already overburdened because of its lack of health

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