Actress Angelina Jolie's decision to have a double mastectomy is sparking strong emotions from women over the questions of whether genetic testing for breast cancer is for everyone, and whether women should have breast surgery, even if they don't have cancer.More>>
Thursday, May 2 2013 6:25 PM EDT2013-05-02 22:25:44 GMT
We usually think of women when we talk about breast cancer, but men are affected as wellin fact about 2-thousand men in this country country are diagnosed with breast cancer everyone, and about 400 die from the disease.More>>
Most discussions about breast cancer tend to focus on women, but men are also affected by the disease. Every year, nearly 2,000 men in this country are diagnosed with breast cancer.More>>
Thursday, May 2 2013 3:21 PM EDT2013-05-02 19:21:04 GMT
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- New government data show Nevada has the second-highest suicide rate in the country among people aged 35 to 64, although the rise in the rate was much slower than it was nationally. TheMore>>
New government data show Nevada has the second-highest suicide rate in the country among people aged 35 to 64, although the rise in the rate was much slower than it was nationally.More>>
A young single mother learned she had a rare form of breast cancer. After a double mastectomy, she struggled to move on, but the love she had for her son motivated her to survive. She is raising money for her medical expenses.More>>
Wednesday kicks off American Stroke Month, and medical professionals want people to recognize the warning signs of strokes. Two doctors and stroke experts discussed the dangers on 8 News NOW This Morning.
Monday, April 29 2013 6:37 PM EDT2013-04-29 22:37:24 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers for women. This weekend, hundreds will gather in Las Vegas to show their support by taking part in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. ManyMore>>
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers for women. This weekend, hundreds will gather in Las Vegas to show their support by taking part in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.More>>
Thursday, April 25 2013 1:54 PM EDT2013-04-25 17:54:38 GMT
WEDNESDAY, April 24 (HealthDay News) -- The number of Americans with heart failure could rise 46 percent, from 5 million in 2012 to 8 million in 2030, new research says. And the direct and indirect costsMore>>
The number of Americans with heart failure could rise 46 percent, from 5 million in 2012 to 8 million in 2030, new research says.More>>
Tuesday, April 23 2013 7:09 PM EDT2013-04-23 23:09:17 GMT
Climate change is reportedly making allergy season worse. A lot of southern nevadans are having a bad allergy season, and some doctors blame climate change. Whatever's causing climate change, it'sMore>>
Scientists and allergists see signs that our warming climate is making allergy season longer and stronger.More>>
Thursday, April 11 2013 1:17 PM EDT2013-04-11 17:17:02 GMT
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) -- A Senate panel has unanimously approved a bill paving the way for for-profit medical marijuana dispensaries in Nevada. The vote Thursday in the Senate Judiciary Committee meansMore>>
A Senate panel has unanimously approved a bill paving the way for for-profit medical marijuana dispensaries in Nevada.More>>
Thursday, April 11 2013 1:09 PM EDT2013-04-11 17:09:17 GMT
THURSDAY, April 11 (HealthDay News) -- As anyone who's lost a job can attest, stress and worry often quickly follow. But the health of your heart after unemployment can also take a tumble. Job loss canMore>>
As anyone who's lost a job can attest, stress and worry often quickly follow. But the health of your heart after unemployment can also take a tumble.More>>
Thursday, April 11 2013 1:03 PM EDT2013-04-11 17:03:33 GMT
A new study on the effectiveness of the breast cancer drug Tamoxifen has found that patients can do better by taking the drug for ten years, rather than the current standard of five. The study madeMore>>
Women with estrogen-receptor positive breast cancer reduced their risk of a recurrence by taking Tamoxifen for ten years, rather than the current standard of five years. More>>
Friday, April 5 2013 3:02 PM EDT2013-04-05 19:02:46 GMT
FRIDAY, April 5 (HealthDay News) -- Current college athletes are twice as likely to be depressed as former athletes, researchers have found. The findings suggest the need for further research to learnMore>>
Current college athletes are twice as likely to be depressed as former athletes, researchers have found.More>>
A Las Vegas man is making significant improvements after a fall at a construction site left him with brain damage. 8 News NOW's Patranya Bhoolsuwan reports.More>>
Wednesday, March 6 2013 4:49 PM EST2013-03-06 21:49:15 GMT
NEW YORK (AP) -- Health officials say there's been an alarming increase in some dangerous superbugs at U.S. hospitals. These superbugs are common germs that have become extremely resistant to treatmentMore>>
Health officials say there's been an alarming increase in some dangerous superbugs at U.S. hospitals.More>>
Wednesday, February 20 2013 3:48 PM EST2013-02-20 20:48:42 GMT
LAS VEGAS - Heart disease is the largest silent killer in America. As part of Heart Health Month, 8 News NOW is offering tips to keep your ticker in top shape. The Southern Nevada Health District launchedMore>>
Heart disease is the largest silent killer in America. As part of Heart Health Month, 8 News NOW is offering tips to keep your ticker in top shape.More>>
Tuesday, February 19 2013 7:25 PM EST2013-02-20 00:25:30 GMT
Smokers apparently do worse in surgery than non-smokers.. and it's of special concern in any surgery having to do with bones.A study found that smokers can take nearly fifty percent longer to heal afterMore>>
One of the many benefits of quitting smoking may be a better result from surgery.More>>
Friday, February 8 2013 5:19 PM EST2013-02-08 22:19:36 GMT
NEW YORK (AP) -- Health officials say the worst of the flu season appears to be over. The number of states reporting intense or widespread flu dropped again last week. By some measures, flu activity hasMore>>
Health officials say the worst of the flu season appears to be over.More>>
Wednesday, February 6 2013 12:52 AM EST2013-02-06 05:52:12 GMT
Many members of the baby boom generation (born between 1946 and 1964) are leading unhealthier lives than their parents, and setting a bad example for their kids and grandkids. One kind thing: We don'tMore>>
Baby boomers setting themselves up for chronic diseases and perhaps earlier death.More>>
Friday, February 1 2013 12:07 AM EST2013-02-01 05:07:36 GMT
Buyer beware for people wanting to use a combination of organic botanicals to fight the flu.The Food and Drug Administration and the Federal Trade Commission are sending a strong warning to "flu and coldMore>>
FDA issues warning about "Germ Bullet" product touted as influenza treatment.More>>
Renovation and expansion of Boulder City Hospital will be funded by a $14 million federal grant, according to information from the office of Senator Harry Reid.
Wednesday, January 16 2013 1:55 PM EST2013-01-16 18:55:43 GMT
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (AP) -- The American Lung Association is giving Nevada an "F" for tobacco control and prevention efforts. A 2012 report released Wednesday also gives Nevada a failing grade for smokingMore>>
The American Lung Association is giving Nevada an "F" for tobacco control and prevention efforts.More>>
Monday, January 14 2013 7:25 PM EST2013-01-15 00:25:30 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- The number of flu cases in Nevada have gone up 57 percent from three weeks ago and many patients are rushing to drug stores and pharmacies to get the flu shot, only to find there are no longerMore>>
The number of flu cases in Nevada have gone up 57 percent from three weeks ago and many patients are rushing to drug stores and pharmacies to get the flu shot, only to find there are no longer any flu vaccines available.More>>
Thursday, January 10 2013 9:49 PM EST2013-01-11 02:49:53 GMT
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) -- A state board has approved fees for policies to be sold on Nevada's health insurance exchange to cover operating expenses. The Silver State Health Insurance Exchange board approvedMore>>
A state board has approved fees for policies to be sold on Nevada's health insurance exchange to cover operating expenses.More>>
Thursday, January 10 2013 6:41 PM EST2013-01-10 23:41:54 GMT
HENDERSON, Nev. -- The family of a local girl who nearly died six years ago is feeling a sense of victory after the FDA announced it will release new guidelines to make food safer. Rylee Gustafson andMore>>
The family of a local girl who nearly died six years ago is feeling a sense of victory after the FDA announced it will release new guidelines to make food safer.More>>
Tuesday, January 8 2013 9:30 AM EST2013-01-08 14:30:08 GMT
LAS VEGAS - The flu virus has killed 18 children and hospitalized more than 2,000 people around the nation. Las Vegas health officials are encouraging vulnerable residents to get their flu shots. DoctorsMore>>
The flu virus has killed 18 children and hospitalized more than 2,000 people around the nation. Las Vegas health officials are encouraging vulnerable residents to get their flu shots.More>>
Monday, January 7 2013 7:24 PM EST2013-01-08 00:24:59 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The government says Americans kept health care spending in check for three consecutive years. It's an unusual respite, since health care usually surges ahead of overall economic growth. WillMore>>
The government says Americans kept health care spending in check for three consecutive years.More>>
Thursday, January 3 2013 12:55 PM EST2013-01-03 17:55:28 GMT
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) -- The federal government has given Nevada conditional approval to move ahead with implementing its Silver State Health Exchange program as called for under the health reform law. InMore>>
The federal government has given Nevada conditional approval to move ahead with implementing its Silver State Health Exchange program as called for under the health reform law.More>>
Thursday, January 3 2013 9:30 AM EST2013-01-03 14:30:06 GMT
LAS VEGAS - The beginning of the year means new facets of the Affordable Care Act or Obamacare are now in effect. Doctors are preparing for 2014 when the majority of the healthcare law takes effect. That'sMore>>
The beginning of the year means new facets of the Affordable Care Act or Obamacare are now in effect.More>>
Friday, December 21 2012 6:34 PM EST2012-12-21 23:34:58 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- A 51-year-old woman has been diagnosed with the West Nile Virus in southern Nevada, the Southern Nevada Health District announced Friday. The woman was infected with the less serious formMore>>
A 51-year-old woman has been diagnosed with the West Nile Virus in southern Nevada, the Southern Nevada Health District announced Friday.More>>
Find recent Medical Breakthroughs reports here that usually air in the 5 PM newscast. (Locate these reports in the scrolling list on right-hand side of page under heading "ON AIR"). Find other health stories below.More>>
Tuesday, December 11 2012 3:26 PM EST2012-12-11 20:26:44 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Nevada is gaining ground in an annual health ranking of the 50 states but remains closer to the bottom than the top of the list, a report released Tuesday shows. The United Health FoundationMore>>
Nevada is gaining ground in an annual health ranking of the 50 states but remains closer to the bottom than the top of the list, a report released Tuesday shows.More>>
Monday, December 10 2012 5:40 PM EST2012-12-10 22:40:14 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Obama administration said Republican-led states must commit to fully expanding their Medicaid programs to take advantage of generous funding in the federal health care law. Monday'sMore>>
The Obama administration said Republican-led states must commit to fully expanding their Medicaid programs to take advantage of generous funding in the federal health care law.More>>
Tuesday, December 4 2012 9:30 AM EST2012-12-04 14:30:06 GMT
LAS VEGAS - This is National Flu Vaccination Week, and the Southern Nevada Health District is urging people to get flu shots to protect themselves and their families. Infants, elderly and expecting mothersMore>>
This is National Flu Vaccination Week, and the Southern Nevada Health District is urging people to get flu shots to protect themselves and their families.More>>
Friday, November 30 2012 4:55 PM EST2012-11-30 21:55:31 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Health insurance companies will have to pay to play in new health insurance markets coming under President Barack Obama's health care law. The federal Health and Human Services departmentMore>>
Health insurance companies will have to pay to play in new health insurance markets coming under President Barack Obama's health care law.More>>
Tuesday, November 27 2012 9:30 AM EST2012-11-27 14:30:19 GMT
LAS VEGAS - The days of paper-based medical records are numbered as technology takes over. Many physicians are now switching to electronic medical records for free. One hundred and fifty thousand medicalMore>>
The days of paper-based medical records are numbered as technology takes over. Many physicians are now switching to electronic medical records for free.More>>
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Scientists report that they were able to improve the math-calculation skills of college students by buzzing their brains with doses of random high-frequency noise.More>>
Scientists report that they were able to improve the math-calculation skills of college students by buzzing their brains with doses of random high-frequency noise.More>>
As many as one in five American children under the age of 17 has a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year, according to a new federal report.More>>
As many as one in five American children under the age of 17 has a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year, according to a new federal report.More>>
There are few things more inviting than a cool, clear pool on a hot summer day. But a new federal report will have you thinking twice before dipping a toe in the water.More>>
There are few things more inviting than a cool, clear pool on a hot summer day. But a new federal report will have you thinking twice before dipping a toe in the water.More>>
People who follow the ancient practice of yoga may be getting an added health boost, with a new study suggesting it can fight high blood pressure -- also known as hypertension.More>>
People who follow the ancient practice of yoga may be getting an added health boost, with a new study suggesting it can fight high blood pressure -- also known as hypertension.More>>
An experimental drug that taps the power of the body's immune system to fight cancer is shrinking tumors in patients for whom other treatments have failed, an early study shows.More>>
An experimental drug that taps the power of the body's immune system to fight cancer is shrinking tumors in patients for whom other treatments have failed, an early study shows.More>>
