Clark County’s health outcomes — based on residents’ longevity and how healthy they feel — fell to 10th among Nevada counties, down from sixth over the past three years, according to the 2018 County Health Rankings report.
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Five months after an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease was reported at the Rio, the number of confirmed cases of the pneumonia-like bacterial illness among guests has risen to seven, with 29 more cases suspected, the Southern Nevada Health District said Tuesday.
The city of Las Vegas could reap major benefits from a tax on sugary beverages, including about $25.2 million in revenue, according to a report published Wednesday.
Drugs. Alcohol. Prostitution. When life gets too tough, some women seek help at the Walter Hoving Home.
When mental health symptoms become too severe to handle, medication is normally an option. By teaming up with doctors and pharmacists, people may find the right treatments, but is there anything they should be aware of before turning to medication?
July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month and various organizations are highlighting the disparities diverse populations face when it comes to mental illness.
Sam Mazza looks forward to one thing every year: summer camp. Mazza, 15, has been going to the same camp, Camp Mend-A-Heart, since she was 9 because it’s the only camp that she and her family can trust to keep her safe.
Blood donations in Florida poured in as social media prompted a discussion on blood shortages and federal guidelines that prevent many gay men from donating.
Summer camp for most youths is about games and sports in the great outdoors and making new friends. Camp Vegas took that model and simply added designated times to check one’s blood sugar.
A contract dispute between a major hospital operator and a health care coalition in Southern Nevada could affect more than 275,000 people.