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March 7, 2010 - 12:00 am

Here are a few things in news, sports, entertainment and pop culture that we've been talking about lately.

n Nevada legislators seek out solutions for a statewide budget crisis. The consensus: Put everything on red and spin.

n Our own Norm Clarke reports that a car bearing the likeness of Kim Kardashian on its hood crashes into a wall during a Las Vegas NASCAR race. Well played, metaphor gods!

n The Vancouver Winter Olympics' closing ceremony features giant Mounties, tabletop hockey players and beavers. In other words: The usual stuff anybody sees after spending a night knocking back Molson-and-C.C. boilermakers.

n The cast of "Glee" will go on a spring concert tour. We prefer to save our money for the upcoming "Lost Live -- On Ice!"

JOHN PRZYBYS (jprzybys@reviewjournal.com)

One common cold remedy that many people rely on is over-the-counter decongestant nasal sprays. ...

This common cold remedy mistake could actually make symptoms worse

By Emily Laurence Parade

December 24, 2025 - 8:00 am

There’s no shortage of popular cold remedies, but there’s one in particular that a family physician warns against relying on too much.

Primary care is more than preventive checkups. It also includes detecting and treating common p ...

You finally got a doctor’s appointment. Here’s how to get the most out of it.

By Lauran Neergaard The Associated Press

December 24, 2025 - 7:45 am

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, say experts. (Dreamstime/TNS)

How our diet factors into healing and recovery

By Barbara Intermill Tribune News Service

December 24, 2025 - 7:30 am

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

Attempting to acquire a new language is worthwhile, and not just because it makes reading a men ...

At any age, learning a new language is a worthwhile exercise

By Stephen Wade The Associated Press

December 24, 2025 - 7:15 am

“Learning a new language is a stimulating and engaging activity that uses all of your brain,” says Ellen Bialystok, a cognitive neuroscientist.

Kate Winslet poses for photographers upon arrival at the World premiere of the film "Goodb ...

Strong family ties fuel Kate Winslet’s latest film

By C.L. Gaber Special / RJ

December 25, 2025 - 7:38 am

The Oscar winner makes her directorial debut and stars in “Goodbye June,” which was written by her son Joe Anders.

More than 7 million Americans are receiving a Part B penalty, costing an average of $5,000 over ...

Millions paying the cost for ignoring Medicare’s rules

By Toni King Toni Says

December 24, 2025 - 6:45 am

Currently, more than 7 million Americans are receiving a Part B penalty, costing an average of $5,000 over their Medicare lifetime.

Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that’s done either sitting on a chair or using the c ...

Savvy Senior: Chair yoga offers benefits for older people

By Jim Miller Savvy Senior

December 24, 2025 - 6:30 am

If you’re looking for a safe way to get active again but find traditional exercise routines difficult, chair yoga may be the perfect fit.

Southern Nevada Health District offices (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Latest measles case reported in visitor to Las Vegas airport

By Tony Garcia / RJ

December 23, 2025 - 10:35 am

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.

A medical marijuana plant grows at CRC on July 23, 2024, in Pike County, Ala. (AP Photo/Kim Cha ...

What’s next in Nevada for cannabis after Trump’s move to reclassify it as a less-dangerous drug?

By Ricardo Torres-Cortez / RJ

December 22, 2025 - 7:00 am

Under reclassification, state-legal cannabis businesses would be able to deduct expenses with the Internal Revenue Service, “the same as any other company would do,” according to a report.

Burning candles, incense or fireplaces releases chemicals that might cause allergy-like symptom ...

Why experts say to light candles, fireplaces in moderation

By Cheyanne Mumphrey The Associated Press

December 19, 2025 - 7:00 am

The warm spices in gingerbread, the woodsy aroma of pine and fir trees, and the fruity tang of mulled wine are smells synonymous with the holiday season.