Each year in this country, nearly 800,000 people suffer strokes. Many victims deal with depression as they try to go on with their lives. One Las Vegas charity is using golf as a form of therapy.More>>
Tuesday, May 15 2012 9:49 PM EDT2012-05-16 01:49:49 GMT
A couple of very high-tech breakthroughs to tell you about. Solar power may one day help restore sight to the blind. One of the biggest hurdles in electronic eye implants has been the bulkiness of anyMore>>
An eye implant powered by photo energy may one day restore sight to the blind, and a man's paralyzed hard regains some movement after an operation rewires some nerves. More>>
Wednesday, May 2 2012 8:02 PM EDT2012-05-03 00:02:24 GMT
CARSON CITY, Nev. -- The Nevada State Health Division is investigating four cases of pertussis, or whopping cough, in Churchill County. Pertussis is a serious illness that can cause pneumonia, seizures,More>>
The Nevada State Health Division is investigating four cases of pertussis, or whooping cough, in Churchill County.More>>
Wednesday, May 2 2012 7:18 PM EDT2012-05-02 23:18:16 GMT
This article will change your life! It may even add years to your life. AND it's not hard to adopt these habits.http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/29/sunday-review/stand-up-for-fitness.html?_r=1More>>
Tuesday, May 1 2012 11:16 PM EDT2012-05-02 03:16:24 GMT
Cancer is in the news, with an emphasis on diagnosis, and there's something for both men and women!Women with a family history of breast cancer - or very dense breast tissue should start getting regularMore>>
Cancer is in the news, with an emphasis on diagnosis, and there's something for both men and women!Women with a family history of breast cancer - or very dense breast tissue should start getting regularMore>>
Tuesday, May 1 2012 4:51 PM EDT2012-05-01 20:51:28 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Low-cost digital mammograms are being offered at various placed during the month of May. Woman can visit the Breast Center at Sunrise Hospital, Southern Hills Hospital, and Red Rock RadiologyMore>>
Low-cost digital mammograms are being offered at various placed during the month of May.More>>
Tuesday, April 24 2012 10:06 PM EDT2012-04-25 02:06:35 GMT
A study suggests children who experience acts of violence at an early age experience premature aging of their DNA. Researchers concluded that the overall amount of stress experienced in childhood is associatedMore>>
Bullying and other abuse and violence could be associated with accelerated DNA aging in children. Plus, people trying to quit a marijuana habit could be helped by a particular pain medication.
And, people can share caregiving duties with a useful new website. More>>
Tuesday, April 24 2012 1:17 PM EDT2012-04-24 17:17:47 GMT
>>> New guidelines could provide relief for migraine sufferers. the American academy of neurology has released a new list of which medications and treatments can help prevent the debilitating headaches.More>>
New guidelines could provide relief for migraine sufferers. The American Academy of Neurology has released a new list of which medications and treatments can help prevent the debilitating headaches. More>>
Tuesday, April 17 2012 12:59 PM EDT2012-04-17 16:59:25 GMT
The number of children accidentally dying has dropped 30 percent during the last decade but the number of young people dying from prescription drug overdoses has spiked.More>>
Monday, April 16 2012 6:53 PM EDT2012-04-16 22:53:54 GMT
Corrosion and threats of a roof collapse are among the issues that prompted the Southern Nevada Health District to shut down its main office. The wife of a former worker says the closure comes 10 years too late. More>>
Tuesday, April 10 2012 7:19 PM EDT2012-04-10 23:19:05 GMT
Federal health regulators said Tuesday they are adding labeling to Yaz and other newer birth control pills emphasizing that the drugs may be more likely to cause blood clots than older contraceptive pills.More>>
Friday, March 30 2012 11:24 AM EDT2012-03-30 15:24:57 GMT
Whole Foods Market says it will stop selling fish caught from depleted waters or through ecologically damaging methods. The move comes as supermarkets nationwide try to make their seafood selections more sustainable.More>>
Tuesday, March 27 2012 7:52 PM EDT2012-03-27 23:52:08 GMT
Some local doctors have volunteered to give free screenings to the uninsured and disadvantaged March 29-31, 2012. You must call first to see if you qualify. The number is 1-877-385-2345. More>>
Tuesday, March 27 2012 5:52 PM EDT2012-03-27 21:52:25 GMT
A study in Australia found that sitting too long may increase your risk of dying. Researchers at the University of Sydney found that adults who sit 11 or more hours a day had a 40 percent increased risk of dying in the next three years.More>>
Tuesday, March 27 2012 12:49 PM EDT2012-03-27 16:49:25 GMT
There is good news for chocolate lovers. A new study in the Archives of Internal Medicine finds people who eat chocolate regularly and exercise actually weigh less.More>>
Wednesday, March 14 2012 5:04 PM EDT2012-03-14 21:04:51 GMT
A private New York City foundation that advocates high performance in medical services ranked Las Vegas a lowly 268th among 306 localities in the quality of its health care.More>>
Friday, March 9 2012 3:30 PM EST2012-03-09 20:30:16 GMT
Doctors' offices must eventually make the switch to electronic records, as a way to better share treatment plans and so on, and patients should one day be able to look at their own records online.More>>
Friday, March 9 2012 3:27 PM EST2012-03-09 20:27:54 GMT
One of the most significant advances in cancer in recent years has been the development of early-detection screening tests but many people have no access to such life-saving tests because they lack insurance.More>>
Saturday, February 18 2012 1:45 AM EST2012-02-18 06:45:10 GMT
Some boxers are taking part in a unique study. The Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health is teaming with the Nevada Athletic Commission and Las Vegas promoters to find out more about the effect of boxing on the brain.More>>
Thursday, February 16 2012 7:35 PM EST2012-02-17 00:35:52 GMT
Medical tourism is gaining popularity and some Las Vegas doctors and tourism officials believe Las Vegas has a lot to offer when it comes to attracting patients.More>>
Health card services offered by the Southern Nevada Health District at its East Las Vegas Public Health Center will be unavailable Thursday, Feb. 16 while the program is moved to a new location in the same complex.More>>
Friday, February 10 2012 3:37 PM EST2012-02-10 20:37:33 GMT
When Dave Rice became head coach of the UNLV Runnin' Rebels, it opened the door for him and his wife Mindy to establish a foundation to help children with developmental disorders. The Rice family can now deliver on that mission.More>>
Wednesday, February 8 2012 4:13 PM EST2012-02-08 21:13:49 GMT
The Service Employees International Union Local 1107 has filed a lawsuit against Sunrise Hospital over the hospital's alleged refusal to rehire a nurse who was wrongfully terminated.More>>
An art exhibit showcasing work created by cancer patients, friends, caregivers and their families is on display at Humana Guidance Centers through February 17.More>>
Monday, January 23 2012 7:30 PM EST2012-01-24 00:30:16 GMT
According to the American Cancer Society, more than 1.5 million Americans will be diagnosed with cancer this year. One local chef has created a website to help cancer patients eat healthy. More>>
Thursday, December 30 2010 4:19 PM EST2010-12-30 21:19:21 GMT
There is a growing shortage of cancer drugs. Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota is calling on the FDA and the pharmaceutical industry to address the problem right away.More>>
Monday, December 27 2010 6:55 PM EST2010-12-27 23:55:55 GMT
Nevada once again finds itself near the bottom of another nationwide list. This time, United Health Foundation says Nevada ranks 47th when it comes to health. That's down two places from last year.More>>
Heart palpitations and high blood pressure are strong risk factors for a common heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation, a new study reports.More>>
Heart palpitations and high blood pressure are strong risk factors for a common heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation, a new study reports.More>>
Although people with a family history of high blood pressure (hypertension) are at much greater risk of developing the condition themselves, regular exercise and physical fitness may significantly lower that risk.More>>
Although people with a family history of high blood pressure (hypertension) are at much greater risk of developing the condition themselves, regular exercise and physical fitness may significantly lower that risk.More>>
Corticosteroid nasal sprays apparently are not a silver bullet when it comes to symptom relief for acute sinusitis patients, a new review suggests.More>>
Corticosteroid nasal sprays apparently are not a silver bullet when it comes to symptom relief for acute sinusitis patients, a new review suggests.More>>
The blockbuster drug Plavix (clopidogrel), used to prevent clotting in some heart patients, will go off patent in the United States on Thursday.More>>
The blockbuster drug Plavix (clopidogrel), used to prevent clotting in some heart patients, will go off patent in the United States on Thursday, making it considerably more affordable.More>>
Cases of children rushed to the emergency room after accidentally swallowing coin-sized batteries found in many household gadgets have doubled over the past two decades.More>>
Cases of children rushed to the emergency room after accidentally swallowing coin-sized batteries found in many household gadgets have doubled over the past two decades, new research reveals.More>>
People who receive treatment for chronic and acute low-back pain show significant improvement in the first six weeks, but may still have some pain and disability.More>>
People who receive treatment for chronic and acute low-back pain show significant improvement in the first six weeks, but may still have some pain and disability after one year, according to a new study.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>>
CCCN provides adult and pediatric cancer care, conducts clinical trials and offers the latest advances in chemotherapy, radiation therapy and diagnostic imaging.More>>
CCCN provides adult and pediatric cancer care, conducts clinical trials and offers the latest advances in chemotherapy, radiation therapy and diagnostic imaging.More>>
