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It’s the weekend, and you find yourself in need of medical attention. It could be a swollen ankle, fever or an allergic reaction. Should you head to the emergency room or urgent care center? In order to receive the proper care and potentially save a life, people must understand the difference between the emergency room and urgent care centers.
Health-related news and events from across the Las Vegas Valley.
Health-related news and events from across the Las Vegas Valley.
When Air Force veteran Merle Voight was diagnosed with breast cancer early last year, the 49-year-old was in shock. The former nurse recalled working on the oncology floor, seeing chemotherapy patients vomit as they also lost weight and most of their hair. That image frightened her, but a Non-Department of Veterans Affairs medical care program helped turn a scary event into one of hope.
Health-related news and events from across the Las Vegas Valley.
Diabetes is an irreversible condition thought to be a leading cause of heart disease, stroke, blindness and kidney and nerve disease. To help Las Vegans reduce their risk for developing type 2 diabetes and gain tools for healthy living, the YMCA of Southern Nevada offers a yearlong Diabetes Prevention Program.
Health-related news and events from across the Las Vegas Valley.
Does full-day kindergarten improve children’s health? That’s the big question UNLV health sciences researchers plan to examine. Researchers are partnering with the Kansas Health Institute to create a health impact assessment that will inform how possible state legislative changes to full-day kindergarten could impact children’s health.
Health-related news and events from across the Las Vegas Valley.
Recently, spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have made headlines for obvious reasons. Around 11 Bitcoin ETF proposals were approved by the SEC on Jan. 10. However, many people still need clarification about whether they should buy Bitcoin directly or invest in Bitcoin ETF. The post below explores these options and can help to demystify the […]
The student’s lawyers claim he was threatened, discriminated against at UNLV, amid taunts from pro-Palestinian protesters and inaction by the administration and Board of Regents.
The fire was first reported before noon on Memorial Day and is located near the Late Night trailhead along Route 160, west of Las Vegas.
The Mirage volcano’s days are numbered after permits to clear the area for future construction were issued to Hard Rock contractors.
The park near Bermuda Road and Pebble Road honors a Metropolitan Police Department sergeant who was shot and killed in the line of duty in 2006.
