Oncologist says ‘magic bullet’ slows progress of breast cancer

In her 40 years as an oncology nurse, Sharon Fuller came to know well what it meant when a woman was diagnosed with stage-4 breast cancer. She wouldn’t be long for this world. But a clinical trial seems to have changed that equation.

Nurse thinking of others with app

The more you learn about Anna Wroble as a mother and as a registered nurse, the more it seems natural that she be the one to change how thousands of expectant and new parents gain information about childbirth and caring for newborns.

Stabilize joints with balance training

Balance is one of those use-it-or-lose-it skills. One of the benefits of balance training is to increase joint stabilization. As your muscles struggle to stabilize, your joints become stronger.

Gastric bypass surgery linked to alcohol abuse

CHICAGO – The most common type of obesity surgery may increase patients’ chances for alcohol abuse, according to the largest study to demonstrate a potential link.

AMA supports requiring obesity education for kids

CHICAGO – The American Medical Association last week put its weight behind requiring yearly instruction aimed at preventing obesity for public schoolchildren and teens.

Performers shine at ‘Ribbon of Life’ benefit

It’s an organization that would wish itself obsolete, but Golden Rainbow’s annual “Ribbon of Life” show pulls together a community beyond the cause.

Missing Creech airman feared dead at Lake Mead

Those looking in Lake Mead for a 28-year-old airman from Creech Air Force Base changed their tactics Sunday after the man was feared dead.

Memorial to honor 2011 Reno air race crash victims

Organizers of the Reno National Championship Air Races are pursuing plans to build a permanent memorial for victims of last year’s mass-casualty crash in Nevada.

Book signings and events, June 24-30

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.

Vicious wildfires spread to Colorado tourist centers

Wildfires moved in on some of Colorado’s most popular summer tourist destinations over the weekend, demolishing nearly two dozen homes near Rocky Mountain National Park and emptying hotels and campgrounds at the base of Pikes Peak.

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