David Perper, 61, came to Temple Sinai in 2024 for a temporary cantor position, and was installed as the temple’s permanent cantor in November.
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There’s no shortage of popular cold remedies, but there’s one in particular that a family physician warns against relying on too much.
Getting the most out of a doctor’s visit requires some advance preparation. Even the professionals plan ahead.
Every phase of wound healing requires extra protein, experts say: to knit cells and skin back together and to strengthen injured muscles.
“Learning a new language is a stimulating and engaging activity that uses all of your brain,” says Ellen Bialystok, a cognitive neuroscientist.
Higher cases numbers are concerning, though a facility where a case of Candida auris is identified may not be where the patient acquired the germ.
Small lifestyle changes can make a big difference for the estimated 96 million Americans who have prediabetes, local health experts say.
Gwen Vaughn took care of her mother with Parkinson’s at home until the disease progressed to where Nancy needed to enter a memory care facility. Then Gwen herself was diagnosed with the disease at age 48.
Volunteers handed out free Thanksgiving meals at a complex that houses formerly homeless people.
Peripheral arterial disease, or PAD, is an under-the-radar health condition that affects approximately 8 million to 12 million Americans.
Many Americans who are enrolling in Medicare or retiring, whether healthy or with a serious health situation, struggle with what to do when losing employment benefits.
Oncology nurse turned movie star spreads message of courage, kindness through role in new “Zootopia+” series.
While hospitalizations remain relatively low in Clark County and statewide, pediatric units continue to be stressed by respiratory infections, including RSV.
If you’re planning to fly out of Las Vegas for the long Thanksgiving weekend, be warned. Some parking lots at Harry Reid International Airport are already full.
The machine, which also offers free naxolone and pregnancy tests, is meant to reduce HIV risk and treat opioid overdoses.
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Winter is the perfect time to tend to your deciduous trees and shrubs. These plants, which lose their leaves, are easier to prune now that their structure is clearly visible. Pruning during winter dormancy is less stressful, allowing the plant to store energy for strong spring blooms and fruit production. Winter pruning is crucial for the health and longevity of deciduous shade trees and many spring-blooming shrubs.
An out-of-state visitor at Harry Reid International Airport this month is the latest case of the measles reported in Clark County, the Southern Nevada Health District said.
It’s never too early to start prioritizing heart health, but it’s especially important if you’re 50 or older.
The holiday season can bring some of the most cherished moments in our lives, but it also can be among the most stressful times of the year.
The switch would move marijuana away from its current classification as a Schedule I drug, alongside heroin and LSD.
