Experts at Las Vegas convention say technology improves hearing aids

There was a time when people may have had better results using an ear trumpet than a hearing aid. But those days are gone, says Brent Edwards, vice president for research at Starkey Labs. “Barriers to using hearing aids have gotten much better,” Edwards says.

Seeing the miracle of episodic analgesia

As Andrew Linn sat on a gurney with 4 inches to 6 inches of pole sticking out of his mouth and neck — the 2-inch-diameter metal had been driven through his mouth and out through his neck in a Las Vegas auto accident, he took out his phone and began to text his wife about what had happened.

Got muscular knots? Back tightness? Spring your traps

Have you ever slept wrong and woken up with a kink in your neck? The muscle that’s kinked is part of your trapezius. The more you know about your traps, the less of a pain in the neck they will be.

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National Guard unit gets big welcome home from Afghanistan

More than 300 Nevada National Guard soldiers returned to Las Vegas on Sunday, completing a yearlong deployment that sent them to Afghanistan where they built, installed and maintained the largest communication network in the war zone.

Report: Huntsman to quit GOP race Monday

Jon Huntsman will withdraw Monday from the race for the Republican presidential nomination. Campaign officials tell The Associated Press Huntsman will endorse Mitt Romney at an event in South Carolina on Monday morning.

NFL Playoffs: Giants upset Packers, 37-20; Ravens hold off Texans

Eli Manning threw three touchdown passes and the Giants shocked the Packers 37-20 in an NFC divisional playoff game Sunday. Manning threw for 330 yards, sending the Giants to San Francisco for the NFC championship game next Sunday night.

Book signings and events, Jan. 15-21

Here is a listing of events designed for book lovers. Information is subject to change or cancellation without notice. Additions or changes to this listing must be submitted at least 10 days in advance of Sunday publication to Bookmark, Las Vegas Review-Journal, P.O. Box 70, Las Vegas, NV 89125. For more information, call 383-0306.

Water Cooler

Reid blames GOP for public’s record-low approval of Congress

Sen. Harry Reid on Sunday expressed hope, but not much more, that Congress can set a new tone of cooperation this year. Leaving any olive branches at home, Reid, during an appearance on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” blamed Republicans for the record-low public approvals of Congress.

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