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40 new residents headed to MountainView Hospital

The first medical residency program at MountainView Hospital has received accreditation, which means as many as 40 doctors-in-training will be working at the Las Vegas facility in July.

Home beer makers share their tips and tricks

Like a lot of people, Fernando Lopez enjoys pouring himself a cold beer. Unlike most, it takes him several weeks or even months to be able to pour it.

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Smartphones, social media often act as a crutch

Oscar Sida, instructor and Human Services Program coordinator at UNLV, has noticed that for many people, their smartphone has become an addiction.

TIABI Coffee & Waffle relies on creativity as a main ingredient

Walking through the doors of TIABI Coffee & Waffle feels like a breath of fresh air. The cafe makes it a point to inspire others through its chalk art, photos collages and friendly staff.

Psychosis, hallucinations often part of Parkinson’s

Las Vegas resident Susan and her mother spent years caring for her father, Gary, who lived with psychosis as a result of Parkinson’s disease.

Virgin River hike a must this time of year

The Zion Narrows attracts hikers and adventurers from many parts of the world, but Southern Nevadans are fortunate enough to live within a few hours of this marvelous and unusual hike.

Professionals: Technology addiction is real

As technology becomes increasingly omnipresent, some people have begun to ask if we own our technology or if it owns us. For some of us, has technology become an addiction?

 
Sexual addiction debated as natural human urge — VIDEO

Just like with any indulgence, sex can turn into an obsession. Some say it becomes an addiction, and its effects can include a lifetime struggle.

Now is not the time to replant Joshua tree in Las Vegas

The best time to transplant a Joshua tree is in mid- to late spring, but with this plant it could be done in summer as well. The worst times are fall and early winter months. Stay away from these months for planting a Joshua.