A mysterious sudden death of a mother and her adult son are raising concerns of a possibly dangerous virus.
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Three additional cases of measles were announced Friday in connection with a staff member at an MGM Grand restaurant.
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Attorneys for two patients who were infected with a drug-resistant bacterial “superbug” during medical procedures in a Los Angeles hospital, one of whom died, have sued the maker of the devices used in their care.
Nationwide efforts are trying to stamp out bullying in schools, but a new study suggests the biggest bully might be in your own home.
More than 2,400 infants are born prematurely each year in the Las Vegas Valley. The city is now home to the state’s first High Risk Infant Follow-up program in the recently opened Foundation for Positively Kids Neopediatric clinic, 2480 E. Tompkins Ave.
In research that contradicts years of health advice, scientists said on Monday that babies at risk of developing a childhood peanut allergy might avoid it if they are given peanuts regularly during their first 11 months.
A large majority of Americans favor mandatory vaccinations of children, a Reuters/Ipsos poll showed on Tuesday, apparently unswayed by some senior Republicans who have raised fears the medical shots could lead to autism.
Every year in the United States, over 350,000 people will suffer from sudden cardiac arrest. When this occurs, there are no truer words than “time is of the essence.” If it is not treated within minutes, it can kill.
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The same superbug that contributed to two deaths in Los Angeles has been reported in North Carolina, where one person has died, a spokesman told CNN.
African-Americans and some other ethnic groups are known to have a greater chance for diseases such as high blood pressure and cancer than other ethnicities. While there’s nothing they can do about genetic propensities, doctors say there are measures such as diet and medical screenings that can help identify, treat or even prolong the onset of disease.
Men and women can experience a heart attack in different ways. For example, the signs of a heart attack can present more subtly in women than in men.
Dr. Farooq Abdulla, a neonatologist with the Foundation for Positively Kids in Las Vegas, wants to provide ongoing evaluation to infants born prematurely during the first three years of their lives. The goal is to ensure the children develop to their fullest potential.
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