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 4:04 PM EDT2013-05-23 20:04:19 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>>
Thursday, May 23 2013 2:09 PM EDT2013-05-23 18:09:43 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- After more than eight years of delays, a sex offender who worked as a nurse is going to prison for sexually assaulting a 10-year-old patient. The nursing board gave Paul Santiago a licenseMore>>
After more than eight years of delays, a sex offender who worked as a nurse is going to prison for sexually assaulting a 10-year-old patient.More>>
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:51 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:51:49 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- The men accused of killing a 15-year-old boy while attempting to steal his iPad will remain in jail with no bail set. Jacob Dismont, 18, and Michael Solid, 21, appeared in Las Vegas JusticeMore>>
The men accused of killing a 15-year-old boy while attempting to steal his iPad will remain in jail with no bail set.More>>
Thursday, May 23 2013 3:47 PM EDT2013-05-23 19:47:47 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Local attorney Randolph Goldberg received Thursday morning a two-year prison sentence and must make more than $700,000 in restitution after pleading guilty to a federal tax evasion charge. GoldbergMore>>
Local attorney Randolph Goldberg received Thursday morning a two-year prison sentence and must make more than $700,000 in restitution after pleading guilty to a federal tax evasion charge.More>>
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:06 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:06:49 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 4:17 PM EDT2013-05-23 20:17:16 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Some major nationwide companies in Las Vegas are recognizing the importance of the Hispanic labor force and are targeting them specifically for jobs with a website called iHispano.com. TwentyMore>>
Some major nationwide companies in Las Vegas are recognizing the importance of the Hispanic labor force and are targeting them specifically for jobs with a website called iHispano.com.More>>
Thursday, May 23 2013 2:05 PM EDT2013-05-23 18:05:48 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Not for the faint of heart, in a couple of months thrill seekers will have a chance to zip between two towers at the Rio resort in Las Vegas. The Rio is a popular spot take it the breathtakingMore>>
Not for the faint of heart, in a couple of months thrill seekers will have a chance to zip between two towers at the Rio resort in Las Vegas.More>>
Thursday, May 23 2013 1:46 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:46:01 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 identified as 38-year-old Penny Amber Franco was killed Tuesday night after being hit by a semitrailer on U.S. 95 near Railroad Pass.More>>
Thursday, May 23 2013 1:32 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:32:48 GMT
LAS VEGAS - A viewer wants to know why Hacienda Avenue between Mountain Vista Street and Nellis Boulevard is in such bad condition. The road is riddled with potholes and is in desperate need of pavementMore>>
A viewer wants to know why Hacienda Avenue between Mountain Vista Street and Nellis Boulevard is in such bad condition.More>>
Thursday, May 23 2013 1:31 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:31:07 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>>
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.
