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Local honored for his work in HIV community outreach

Robert Peraza, the community outreach coordinator for the Vegas Mpowerment Project at the Gay and Lesbian Center of Southern Nevada, is surprised and pleased to be recognized by Poz magazine.

Holiday fuss can cause stress for kids

Many adults might not be aware that children experience stress at the holidays that can cause health issues. Certain strategies can help offset the dark side of the holidays.

UMC, Mason VanHouweling agree on CEO contract

Mason VanHouweling, the third chief executive at University Medical Center in less than a year, and the UMC governing board have agreed to a contract, locking a leader into place at the county-owned hospital for the next three years at a salary of $380,000 per year.

What to know now that alcohol calorie counts will be on menus

New FDA menu labeling rules are going to require chain restaurants with 20 or more outlets to list the amount of calories in alcoholic drinks by next November.

Want to live longer? Be kind and generous.

Generosity and kindness not only allow us to contribute to the lives of others and find meaning in our own lives, but enhance our health, and even support living healthier, longer.

Sputum Bowl in Las Vegas highlights world’s largest respiratory care gathering

The Sputum Bowl is the highlight of the AARC Congress 2014, the largest respiratory care meeting in the world. The competition pits more than 100 respiratory therapists and RT students against each other answering questions about sputum and all that goes with it, from anatomy to mechanical device breathing.

Falling temperatures offer no relief for your skin

Everyone knows that with Las Vegas, it’s a dry heat. Turns out, it’s a dry cold, too. And all that dryness can wreak havoc with your skin. Here’s what to do.

Keep the holiday season safe for kids

The many distractions during the holiday season can be downright dangerous for children, whether it is a sharp-edged holiday ornament, a small part of a toy that can be swallowed or an ill-fitting car seat that fails to do its job.

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