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>>
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:36 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:36:46 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Air Force pilot Scott Powell returned home three weeks early from a yearlong deployment to Afghanistan, surprising his children at school. Two hours after landing in Las Vegas, Maj. PowellMore>>
Air Force pilot Scott Powell returned home three weeks early from a yearlong deployment to Afghanistan, surprising his children at school.More>>
The Washington State Patrol says the Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River at Mount Vernon has collapsed, dumping vehicles and people into the water.More>>
An Interstate 5 bridge over a river collapsed north of Seattle Thursday evening, dumping two vehicles into the water and sparking a rescue effort by boats and divers as three injured people were pulled from the chilly...More>>
Friday, May 24 2013 1:28 AM EDT2013-05-24 05:28:07 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- The Department of Homeland Security has announced Las Vegas won't be getting federal money to fight terrorism, marking the first time since 2001. Las Vegas is home to 15 of the world's largestMore>>
The Department of Homeland Security has announced Las Vegas won't be getting federal money to fight terrorism, marking the first time since 2001.More>>
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:57 PM EDT2013-05-24 02:57:30 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- A pedestrian was critically injured Thursday after being hit by a car about 6 p.m. at Maryland Parkway and Sahara Avenue, Metro Police said. The pedestrian, who was taken to a hospital,More>>
A pedestrian was injured Thursday after being hit by a car about 6 p.m. at Maryland Parkway and Sahara Avenue, Metro Police said.More>>
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:17 PM EDT2013-05-24 01:17:16 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- A North Las Vegas aerospace company is preparing to boldly go where few have gone before -- a public-private partnership with NASA that could be the start of the next space race. Nevada'sMore>>
A North Las Vegas aerospace company is preparing to boldly go where few have gone before -- a public-private partnership with NASA that could be the start of the next space race.More>>
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:05 PM EDT2013-05-24 01:05:26 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- One of the biggest killers of children in the state isn't the heat, but pools. Drowning is the third leading cause of death among children and officials are urging parents to be on high-alertMore>>
Drowning is the third leading cause of death among children and officials are urging parents to be on high-alert this summer near swimming poolsMore>>
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:44 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:44:40 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- An independent review of a state-run mental health hospital gave high marks for patient satisfaction, but said options for people needing mental health care are limited. The review was orderedMore>>
An independent review of a state-run mental health hospital gave high marks for patient satisfaction, but said options for people needing mental health care are limited.More>>
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:06 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:06:34 GMT
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) -- Nevada is one step closer to giving voters another chance to allow same-sex marriage in the Silver State. The Assembly voted 27-14 Thursday in favor of SJR13 which repeals languageMore>>
Nevada is one step closer to giving voters another chance to allow same-sex marriage in the Silver State.More>>
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:58 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:58:38 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- The woman found dead in her home earlier in the week has been identified as 75-year-old Jean Main, according to the Clark County Coroner's Office. Main died from a gunshot wound to the head,More>>
Metro Police have released a photo of the purse that belonged to a 75-year-old woman who was found shot to death in her northwest home.More>>
LAS VEGAS - A local non-profit is working to help those who cannot afford basic medical procedures - providing eight uninsured patients with free surgeries.
The surgeries will be performed by Helping Hands Surgical Care co-founder Dr. Kevin Petersen and other Las Vegas surgeons. Medical staff from Valley View Surgical Center will assist with the surgeries. All of the staff members are volunteering their services for the day.
The doctors are treating common conditions that are relatively easy to treat, but they can keep people from working and can gravely affect their livelihood.
"We've literally returned crippled patients back to normal lives," Dr. Petersen said. "Everyone that we operated on last year in this same event has had an excellent result."
As a surgeon, Dr. Petersen says he can donate his time and skills, but that's not enough to do a single operation.
