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Founding dean of Touro med school, other doctors honored

Dr. Mitchell Forman has held his share of prestigious positions, none more important than being the founding dean of the Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine.

UNLV professor uses Nigerian churches to battle HIV spread

A promising new method for battling the spread of HIV in Africa was inspired by an unexpected source 8,000 miles away: a baby shower at the home of a Las Vegas professor.

Health news and events around the valley, Oct. 15-21, 2015

To mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, the Breast Center at Sunrise, Southern Hills Hospital and Red Rock Radiology at MountainView Hospital are offering $75 digital screening mammograms.

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Sex enhancement product ingredients can be risky

Products marketed to enhance sexual performance, such as the one used by Lamar Odom at a Nye brothel, might contain other ingredients that can pose risks to users, especially when used in combination with other drugs.

Feds launch brain health campaign at Las Vegas expo

Las Vegas became one of the first host cities on Saturday to launch the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ campaign, “What is Brain Health?” More than 15,000 people flocked to the Successful Aging Expo at Cashman Center to find out about finances, health and nutrition, and more.

Church tours part of Las Vegas Greek Food Festival

The Las Vegas Greek Food Festival is more than just food and fun — it’s also an opportunity for visitors to tour and learn more about the church.

Las Vegas Book Briefs for Oct. 1-7, 2015

Poet reading: Black Mountain Institute Ph.D. Fellow Olivia Clare is set to read from her poetry compiled in the book “The 26-Hour Day” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 2 at The Writer’s Block, 1020 Fremont St. Visit the writersblock.org.