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>>
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Las Vegas oncologist Dr. Paul Michael stopped by 8 News NOW This Morning to discuss the warning signs of skin cancer.
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>>
Friday, May 24 2013 3:16 PM EDT2013-05-24 19:16:35 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- The Clark County Grand Jury has indicted Michael Smith on murder and assault charges in the shooting death of a man in January. Michael Smith is accused of killing Carlos Bell on Jan. 14,More>>
The Clark County Grand Jury has indicted Michael Smith on murder and assault charges in the shooting death of a man in January.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>>
Friday, May 24 2013 3:15 PM EDT2013-05-24 19:15:13 GMT
LAS VEGAS - The wolf pack is back in theaters this week with the release of "The Hangover 3". The film series returns to Las Vegas, and Caesars Palace is making the most of its role. "The Hangover" fansMore>>
The wolf pack is back in theaters this week with the release of "The Hangover 3". The film series returns to Las Vegas, and Caesars Palace is making the most of its role.More>>
Friday, May 24 2013 2:36 PM EDT2013-05-24 18:36:32 GMT
LAS VEGAS - Nevada Highway Patrol says two people were injured from a crash on southbound I-15 at Blue Diamond Road. A work truck rear-ended a car. Both drivers were transported to University MedicalMore>>
TheNevada Highway Patrol has reopened a busy stretch of I-15 south of Las Vegas following a two-vehicle crash Friday morning.More>>
Friday, May 24 2013 1:30 PM EDT2013-05-24 17:30:23 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Salvation Army Family Services is in need of baby products for distribution. The office gives out between 60 to 150 food boxes to families in need every weekday. Salvation Army officialsMore>>
Salvation Army Family Services is in need of baby products for distribution. The office gives out between 60 to 150 food boxes to families in need every weekday.More>>
Friday, May 24 2013 12:53 PM EDT2013-05-24 16:53:28 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- The dream of attending college came true for more than 400 Clark County students Thursday as they were awarded nearly $1 million in scholarships. Scholarships were given to 440 students thanksMore>>
The dream of attending college came true for hundreds of Clark County students Thursday as they were awarded nearly $1 million in scholarships.More>>
Friday, May 24 2013 12:27 PM EDT2013-05-24 16:27:04 GMT
LAS VEGAS - Frankie Moreno is used to a stage. To the students at Las Vegas Academy of Arts, he's more than a performer. He's a teacher. Moreno and his two brothers are teaching a course in songwriting.More>>
The students at Las Vegas Academy of Arts are learning the basics of songwriting from a Las Vegas Strip star: Frankie Moreno. It's What's Cool at School.More>>
Friday, May 24 2013 11:21 AM EDT2013-05-24 15:21:40 GMT
HENDERSON, Nev. - Doc Holliday's Saloon is a bar in Henderson where regulars order drinks and play some games. "We are more of a ‘Cheers' bar," Doc Holliday's manager Craig Dahlheimer said. "EverybodyMore>>
8 on Your Side uncovered a huge scam before it victimized a local bar and cost the business owner thousands of dollars.More>>
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Las Vegas oncologist Dr. Paul Michael stopped by 8 News NOW This Morning to discuss the warning signs of skin cancer.
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's ruling affects the federal-state program that covers nearly 60 million low-income and severely disabled people. President Barack Obama's health care law expanded Medicaid to cover people up to 138 percent of the federal poverty line, or about $15,400 for an individual.
But the Supreme Court gave states the right to opt out, and some Republican-led states have been asking whether they can do a partial expansion.
The administration's ruling puts the ball back in the states' court, with officials saying states can expand Medicaid part way, but they wouldn't get the three years of 100 percent federal funding provided under the law.
