The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for the Las Vegas Valley and nearby areas, including Pahrump and Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
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Nevada started implementing rules to address extreme heat illness in workplaces. Now, national employer groups and businesses are recommending them to the federal government.
Eating healthy snacks during the workday can be challenging. Many people find themselves facing down sugar, caffeine or carb cravings.
Up to 900,000 Americans each year develop a blood clot, which is a risk factor for heart attack and stroke, according to the CDC.
Hope Means Nevada, a nonprofit led by teens, has become one of the leading voices across the state for our young people.
There’s a weird, exhausting pressure in our culture to constantly be “growing.” It’s become an unwritten commandment: your career, your portfolio, even your mindfulness practice, everything must relentlessly climb upward. Downtime, traditionally a refuge, now feels like another chore penciled into an app, tracking your sleep like a stock price that better not dip.
The county has not confirmed any cases of the infectious disease since 2018, but it is urging parents to stay up to date on their children’s vaccines.
The Henderson City Council on Tuesday approved receiving more than $550,000 to settle litigation with one of the largest entities tied to the nationwide opioid epidemic.
A smoke alert has been issued for the Las Vegas Valley as a result of California wildfires, the Clark County Division of Air Quality announced.
Risk factors for dying in the heat include drug use, old age and homelessness, according to experts.