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>>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:48 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:48:34 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Metro Police are investigating the discovery of a deceased person in a home in northwest Las Vegas. According to Metro, a person arrived at the home in the 8000 block of Green Pasture AvenueMore>>
Metro Police are investigating the discovery of a deceased person in a home in northwest Las Vegas.More>>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 2:07 PM EDT2013-05-21 18:07:35 GMT
A massive tornado has flattened a large area, including an elementary school, in Oklahoma City. It's estimated the tornado was more than two miles wide and struck just south of the city destroying homesMore>>
Hospital officials say they've treated hundreds of patients, including dozens of children, since a tornado hit an Oklahoma City suburb.More>>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:52 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:52:57 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- The two men facing murder charges in the death of a 15-year-old high school student appeared in a Las Vegas courtroom Tuesday morning. Michael Solid, 21, and Jacob Dismont, 18, made theirMore>>
The two men facing murder charges in the death of a 15-year-old high school student appeared in a Las Vegas courtroom Tuesday morning.More>>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:52 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:52:47 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Tina Kunzer-Murphy has been appointed as the interim athletic director for UNLV. "Tina Kunzer-Murphy has agreed to step into the role of interim athletic director on the heels of Jim Livengood'sMore>>
Tina Kunzer-Murphy has been appointed as the interim athletic director for UNLV.More>>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:10 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:10:27 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Metro Police has released photos of an 18-year-old man wanted in connection with the death of Dale Borero, who was shot in the 2800 block of Fremont Street on April 19. Police are seekingMore>>
Metro Police has released photos of an 18-year-old man wanted in connection with the death of Dale Borero, who was shot in the 2800 block of Fremont Street on April 19.More>>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:09 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:09:03 GMT
LAS VEGAS - This week is one of the deadliest of the year for teen drivers. With graduation parties, Memorial Day weekend and summer starting, teens are at a greater risk of getting into accidents. TheMore>>
This week is one of the deadliest of the year for teen drivers. With graduation parties, Memorial Day weekend and summer starting, teens are at a greater risk of getting into accidents.More>>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 2:53 PM EDT2013-05-21 18:53:40 GMT
LAS VEGAS - A UNLV student says the traffic light at Wilbur Street and Tropicana Avenue fails to turn green. She says students often run the red light just to make it to class on time. Traffic8 was ableMore>>
A UNLV student says the traffic light at Wilbur Street and Tropicana Avenue fails to turn green. She says students often run the red light just to make it to class on time.More>>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 2:52 PM EDT2013-05-21 18:52:10 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- The I-Team recently exposed how a family court marshal was fired for a sexual assault at the courthouse. Now, the I-Team has uncovered another case of alleged abuse involving a woman who saysMore>>
The I-Team recently exposed how a family court marshal was fired for a sexual assault at the courthouse. Now, the I-Team has uncovered another case of alleged abuseMore>>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 1:27 PM EDT2013-05-21 17:27:26 GMT
LAS VEGAS - Metro Police says a preteen who was assaulted Thursday during an attempted robbery has died. Investigators said the preteen was walking near Charleston Boulevard and Torrey Pines Drive withMore>>
Marcos Arenas, a Bonanza High School student who was assaulted Thursday during an attempted theft, has died, Metro Police said.More>>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 1:26 PM EDT2013-05-21 17:26:50 GMT
LAS VEGAS-- Metro officers have arrested two suspects accused of killing a teen while trying to steal his iPad. 15-year-old Marcos Arenas was run over by an SUV on Thursday near Charleston and Torrey Pines. PoliceMore>>
A father may be getting a small bit of closure following the arrest of two suspects police say are responsible for his son's death.More>>
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Nevada will collect $3.3 million as part of a multi-state settlement against the manufacturer of an anti-psychotic drug.
Nevada is among 36 states that are sharing the record $181 million settlement with Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson.
Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto said Thursday that Nevadans have a right to know the risks presented by atypical anti-psychotic drugs.
An investigation found that Janssen improperly marketed four anti-psychotic drugs for unapproved or off-label uses, including treatment of Alzheimer's disease, dementia, depression, and anxiety.
Janssen did not admit wrongdoing but the company has agreed to change how it promotes and markets the drugs.
