Stroke risk tied to cold, humidity, weather swings

There may be a link between weather and the risk of suffering a stroke, say researchers who analyzed climate trends and hospital records on millions of Americans.

Ancient baby DNA suggests tie to Native Americans

The DNA of a baby boy who was buried in Montana 12,600 years ago has been recovered, and it provides new indications of the ancient roots of today’s American Indians and other native peoples of the Americas.

Few eligible patients can get weight loss surgery

Like many critically overweight Americans, Harrison cannot afford to have weight loss surgery because her health insurance doesn’t cover it. The financial burden makes it nearly impossible for her to follow the advice of three physicians who have prescribed the stomach-shrinking procedure for Harrison, who is four-feet, 10 inches and weighs 265 pounds.

Greatest play ever shows Cunningham ahead of his time

Randall Cunningham is humbled. When he thinks back, he sees only a big deficit on the scoreboard, 80,000 lunatics screaming at him and Bruce Smith on a mission to rip his head off.

Foothill High School students on track to graduate early

Closing a textbook, Joseph “Luke” Nelson glances at the digital clock. It’s 11 p.m. and he still has homework to finish for three classes. Yawning, he boots up his laptop to begin work.

Noted Israeli scientist honored

Nobel Prize-winning Israeli biologist Aaron Ciechanover was honored during the ninth annual Pursuit of Excellence gala Feb. 8 at The Venetian.

It’s a Zoo Out Here

Animals from the Roos-N-More zoo were on display downtown to raise money for the zoo which was closed down.

Inside Gaming: Scorn troopers sow fear of Net bets

If there’s one thing we learned from last week’s telephone press conference by the Coalition to Stop Internet Gambling it’s that all five speakers “were honored” to be on the 45-minute call.

Budget cuts slow program to foster independence

Ask 39-year-old single mother Barbara Conant how she makes it raising three teenagers, including her elder daughter’s 16-year-old best friend, and a 7-year-old — all while working at a day care center. She’ll tell you that the child care subsidy she receives through the Las Vegas Urban League Early Childhood Connection makes a life-changing difference.

Cayman Islands kids are friendly, neat and can play, mon!

It was about 10 years ago when some local soccer enthusiasts got this idea to put on a grand kids’ soccer tournament, figuring that if they did it right, kids from far and wide might come here to play.

Several people shot at Las Vegas wedding reception Saturday

Several people were shot at a wedding reception in central Las Vegas on Saturday night. Las Vegas police said family and friends were celebrating about 11:30 p.m. at El Palacio Del Sol, a banquet hall at 953 E. Sahara Ave., near Maryland Parkway, when an argument erupted and a man shot several of the partygoers.

Literary Las Vegas: Benny Perez

It was a few days before Easter, 2010, and Church of South Las Vegas senior pastor Benny Perez’s life was at a high. His wife was pregnant and the church was prospering and poised for expansion. That’s when the storm hit. Perez lays out his troubles from the flatlining of his baby’s heartbeat during a routine ultrasound and the near loss of his wife to the financial crisis’ drag on the church and its members in “More: Discovering the God of More When Life Gives You Less.”

The chutzpah appeal

Whatever else may be said about Family Court Judge Steven Jones — and there is plenty — you can’t say he’s without chutzpah.

Some Democratic love for Lowden

Just in time for Valentine’s Day weekend, Sue Lowden finally is getting some love from the Nevada Democratic Party — albeit tough love.

EDITORIAL: No defending Nevada’s gay marriage ban

There is no stopping the marriage equality movement. Popular opinion and legal precedent have evolved. State laws and constitutional amendments that specifically prohibit same-sex marriage, such as Nevada’s voter-approved ban, are doomed.

EDITORIAL: Clueless constable

Speaking of appeals: Embattled Las Vegas Constable John Bonaventura is asking the Nevada Supreme Court to help him keep his job.

Margin tax on November ballot bad policy, bad for business

Nevada voters will be asked to decide in November whether they support the margin tax initiative, a gross revenue tax on businesses that, if passed, would leave the Silver State with one of the worst business tax burdens in the country.

SUNSET WRESTLING: Cimarron seniors lead state charge

After eight days of preparing for the Sunset Region wrestling tournament, and two straight days of competition, you’d think a little celebration would be in order after winning a title.

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