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Obesity is on the rise in America and many people are desperate to lose weight. One solution is surgery, and there's a new type available in Las Vegas. More>>
Sunrise Children's Hospital has confirmed that a newborn child has died after a disrupted catheter line. The child died on July 22nd. More>>
MountainView Hospital has announced a $34 million expansion and renovation. The project will begin in early 2011. More>>
A doctor has been indicted by the federal government for implanting human placenta in patients as an alleged miracle cure. More>>
The diabetes drug Avandia is raising concerns about an increased risk of heart attack. What should you do, if you're taking it? More>>
New rules went into effect July 12, 2010, that will make it easier to get benefits for P-T-S-D. Plus, an Illinois doctor is having success treating the problem with injections. More>>
8 News NOW is learning new details about some potentially life-threatening troubles at Sunrise Children's Hospital. The problems began five months ago when staff discovered a spike in disrupted catheters used for specialized procedures on infants and children. The disruptions sparked a full-fledged investigation. More>>
New Medicare hospital rankings are out and Las Vegas finds itself missing nearly every nationwide average for patient care. After a year of patient surveys, the federal Health and Human Services Department made public their findings. More>>
People dealing with diabetes have always been told to strictly control their high blood pressure, but a new study by the Journal of American Medical Association found that those who weren't as strict did just as well. More>>
The dangers of summer have the Southern Nevada Health District issuing warnings as you find ways to cool off in the desert heat. More>>
Years of rejection or unaffordable costs could soon be a thing of the past for people living with serious chronic illness. One of the elements of the new health law means a pre-existing condition will no longer stop someone from getting affordable coverage. More>>
With all of Clark County's schools going to a nine-month calendar this year, local health officials are urging parents to get their children's immunizations now and avoid long lines later. More>>
A whooping cough epidemic in California has local health officials urging valley residents to get vaccinated against the highly contagious respiratory disease. More>>
Low income valley residents now have a new health clinic to go to THanks to a community partnership. The clinic will offer and general medical and dental care. More>>
A vaccine for prostate cancer has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Provenge is available right now, for Las Vegas men with advance prostate cancer. More>>
The Campbell Soup Supply Company is recalling approximately 15 million pounds of "SpaghettiOs with Meatballs" canned products. More>>
Federal health regulators are fining the American Red Cross $16 million for sloppy screening of donated blood, the latest in a series of violations that have cost the group millions of dollars. More>>
A local hospital is using a cooling blanket to save the tiniest of patients who are deprived of oxygen at birth. More>>
A valley woman says University Medical Center overcharged her thousands of dollars. She says the hospital incorrectly classified her as a trauma patient and stuck her with a bill that totaled more than $10,000. Now, she's suing the hospital. More>>
Drug interactions can counteract breast cancer drug Tamoxifen. More>>
A longtime Las Vegas doctor faces allegations that he took advantage of female patients. In one case, Dr. Karl Fazekas is accused of trying to sexually assault a 75-year-old patient. More>>
First Lady Michelle Obama promoted healthy lifestyles among women and children Tuesday in Nevada and tried to help breathe life into the re-election campaign of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, calling him "one of my favorite people in the world." More>>
There is a new look for local ambulances. MedicWest and AMR are adding some new and improved vehicles to its fleet. More>>
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The Fertility Center of Las Vegas provides state-of-the-art fertility services to couples who are longing to become parents. More>>
Have you ever thought about weight loss surgery as an option? Dr. Hanna has walked many people through the same question. More>>
The doctors at Women's Specialty Care believe in tailoring a patient's care to her special needs, which may include everything from a routine exam to childbirth or even menopause. More>>
University of Southern Nevada College of Dental Medicine offers affordable, high quality othodontic care for children, adolescents and adults. More>>
Dr. Robert Thalgott is a leader in the field of othodontics. Learn more about braces, Invisalign®, better oral health, and other orthodontic treatments. More>>
The Center for Disease and Surgery of the Spine is a specialized facility for comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of all spinal disorders. More>>
Desert Radiologists has been committed to serving the people of Nevada with prompt, quality health care for over 40 years. More>>
