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How our diet factors into healing and recovery

Every phase of wound healing requires extra protein, experts say: to knit cells and skin back together and to strengthen injured muscles.

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Spanish lavender handles heat better than other types

Q: I planted a sweet lavender plant last year and it grew great until this August and then suddenly died. It was getting about 2 gallons per watering via two emitters. I would like to replace it with another lavender. It gets morning sun and afternoon shade. What variety of lavender would you recommend we try?

Rash can be a red flag for breast cancer

Most women know that feeling a new lump in your breast is a reason to seek medical attention immediately. But a rash is also something to be mindful of.

New children’s museum exhibit explores health care careers

Inside the new space, children and their families are invited to learn while playing with a large replica Operation game, a hands-on doll nursery, a display that simulates X-ray scans, and more.

Ability Center gym hosting Fall Fitness Spectacular

The gym, which aims to empower and increase the natural abilities of people with physical, mental and developmental disabilities, invites the community to attend its Fall Fitness Spectacular.

Las Vegas hospital to host Walk From Obesity

The Oct. 22 event will bring together those directly affected by obesity, build public awareness of the seriousness of the disease, and raise funds for medical research and education.

Survey suggests little progress against US teen vaping

The data seems to show more high school students vaping, with 14 percent saying they had done so recently, compared with about 11 percent last year.

Sisolak, Lombardo face off over health care

Gov. Steve Sisolak touted a bill to provide a public option for health insurance in Nevada, but his Republican opponent warned against government-run health care.

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