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This simple diet flex can lower risk of heart disease

What if a simple tweak to your diet could significantly reduce your risk of heart disease without requiring you to go entirely meat-free?

Is there an optimal time of day to work out?

It’s a long-standing discussion for all who want to get into shape. When is the best time to exercise? Morning and evening workouts both have their benefits.

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Community groups taking lead role under new HIV testing law

Less than a year after state legislation loosened HIV testing restrictions, Southern Nevada community organizations are assuming new roles, working with health officials to offer preliminary testing.

 
Florida reports first local transmission of Zika virus in US

Florida’s governor on Friday reported the first evidence of local Zika virus transmission in the continental United States, saying testing of four residents showed they were likely infected by mosquito bites.

Two-day fundraiser rallies support, funds for Las Vegas 11-year-old battling rare bone cancer

Kaysen Camat-Toki wears a No. 4 jersey like his idol, baseball great Lou Gehrig. In June, the 11-year-old Las Vegan was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a rare bone cancer, preventing him from playing baseball. Rockin’ Jump Las Vegas, an indoor trampoline gym at 7200 Montessouri St., hosted a fundraiser July 14 and 15, donating 50 percent of the profits to his family to help with his medical care.

Controversial rating system gives six Nevada hospitals one star

Six Nevada hospitals have earned one star and two have earned four stars in a controversial five-star rating system unveiled Wednesday morning by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

UNR medical school breaks ties with Southern Nevada

After more than 30 years, the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine will break most of its Southern Nevada ties as it undergoes a redevelopment plan.