Wednesday, May 15 2013 4:58 PM EDT2013-05-15 20:58:55 GMT
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,.More>>
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>>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:29 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:29:35 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- A third person has been charged in the death of an exotic bird at the Flamingo Hotel's wildlife habitat on the Las Vegas Strip. According to the Clark County District Attorney's office, HazhirMore>>
A third person has been charged in the death of an exotic bird at the Flamingo Hotel's wildlife habitat on the Las Vegas Strip.More>>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:55 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:55:42 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Nevada Highway Patrol has closed both directions of traffic on U.S. 95 from Las Vegas Boulevard to the Spaghetti Bowl. Motorists are advised to avoid the area. 8 News NOW will have updatesMore>>
Nevada Highway Patrol is reopening both directions of traffic on U.S. 95 from Las Vegas Boulevard to the Spaghetti Bowl about 3:20 p.m. Wednesday.More>>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:17 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:17:14 GMT
BOULDER CITY, Nev. -- While many teens are counting down the days until summer break, one teen who survived a tragic accident is happy to be back in the classroom. Giulian Grasso was out of school forMore>>
While many teens are counting down the days until summer break, one teen who survived a tragic accident is happy to be back in the classroom.More>>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:15 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:15:37 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Days after the I-Team revealed abuse claims at Desert Regional Center, a mental health facility, the employee at the center of the allegations was fired. When the I-Team obtained picturesMore>>
Days after the I-Team revealed abuse claims at Desert Regional Center, a mental health facility, the employee at the center of the allegations was fired.More>>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:43 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:43:56 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Social media is playing a big role in keeping people around the country informed about what's happening in Oklahoma. For some, it has become a critical lifeline, especially for those withMore>>
Social media is playing a big role in keeping people around the country informed about what's happening in Oklahoma.More>>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:29 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:29:10 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- The Southern Nevada Health District has traced the source of a salmonella outbreak at a popular Las Vegas restaurant to cooked chorizo, a type of sausage. The health district released itsMore>>
The Southern Nevada Health District has traced the source of a salmonella outbreak at a popular Las Vegas restaurant to cooked chorizo, a type of sausage.More>>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 4:35 PM EDT2013-05-22 20:35:05 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- A woman was killed Tuesday night after being hit by a semitrailer on U.S. 95 near Railroad Pass. According to Nevada Highway Patrol, the 37-year-old Henderson woman was walking along U.S.More>>
A woman was killed Tuesday night after being hit by a semitrailer on U.S. 95 near Railroad Pass.More>>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 4:19 PM EDT2013-05-22 20:19:25 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- The FBI has released the photo of a murder suspect that barricaded himself in an apartment Tuesday night and fired shots at law enforcement. An FBI official and Las Vegas police say severalMore>>
The FBI has released the photo of a murder suspect that barricaded himself in an apartment Tuesday night and fired shots at law enforcement.More>>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 4:18 PM EDT2013-05-22 20:18:57 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Metro Police say they are currently investigating allegations of a sexual assault in which baseball player Jose Canseco has been named as a suspect. Tweets began showing up on Canseco'sMore>>
Metro Police say they are currently investigating allegations of a sexual assault in which baseball player Jose Canseco has been named as a suspect.More>>
LAS VEGAS - 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.
Jessica Rice was fired in 2010 during an investigation into a baby's death. Sunrise identified Rice and her former co-worker Sharon Reyes as possible suspects in an investigation into a series of broken catheters in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
After more than a year and a half, neither nurse faced any formal charges. In December 2011, an arbitrator ordered Sunrise Hospital to reinstate Rice, saying the hospital lacked cause to terminate her. The arbitrator's decision requires Sunrise to reinstate Rice and to pay back wages.
The lawsuit claims the hospital refused to rehire Rice. The union is seeking a court order confirming the awards granted by the arbitrator and attorneys' fees.
Jessica Rice
