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Brain health awareness growing, but action lacking

A 2024 brain health survey revealed a gap between thinking about brain health and taking steps to reduce risk or slow the progress of memory issues.

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Why Nevadans have quit quitting cigarettes

The decline in smoking has smoldered out. In the 40 years since cigarette ads were banished from television and radio ­– and, more recently, billboards — the U.S. smoking rate fell from 37 percent to 21 percent, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Clinical trials give cancer patients hope, time

Linda Shreve stopped by her doctor’s office Monday to get a shot. John Quinn stopped by his to be examined for upper respiratory problems.

Officials offer advice on proper use, disposal, storage of medications

Paul Oesterman, a professor of pharmacy at the University of Southern Nevada, urges residents to clean out their medicine cabinets every six months. He lauded Las Vegas police for offering residents a place to bring their unused prescription medication.