Health - Las Vegas

Nevada adopts first-ever regulation to protect workers from heat

lasvegasNov 20, 20240

After a lengthy process that brought industry and activists to the table, Nevada approved its first-ever set of rules to protect indoor and outdoor workers

California farm recalls carrots after dozens of E. coli infections, 1 death

lasvegasNov 17, 20240

A California farm is recalling its organic whole and baby carrots due to an E. coli outbreak that has made 39 people sick and resulted

First US case of mpox variant reported in California

lasvegasNov 17, 20240

The first case in the U.S. of a more severe mpox variant has been confirmed in a person who had recently traveled to East Africa

Hundreds are dead after succumbing to Las Vegas’ heat. Here are 3 of their stories

lasvegasNov 17, 20240

Sin City is reeling from a record summer, with extreme heat killing more of its residents than ever before. Alan Halaly and Katie Futterman ,

Is Southern Nevada prepared for another deadly summer? Here’s its plan

lasvegasNov 17, 20240

Coming off the heels of a record summer where heat claimed the lives of hundreds, here’s how Clark County is addressing the persistent problem of

Here’s your first look at Las Vegas Valley’s newest hospital — PHOTOS

lasvegasNov 15, 20240

West Henderson Hospital is gearing up for a late 2024 opening date, and the Review-Journal got a first look at the new health care center.

How researchers used AI to reveal hidden cases of long COVID

lasvegasNov 15, 20240

A new long COVID study could be a “game changer,” scientists say, for identifying cases of the mysterious condition. Rick Sobey Boston Herald , 2024-11-15

3 tips to reduce your risk of stroke

lasvegasNov 15, 20240

Stroke was the fourth-leading cause of death in the U.S. in 2023, according to the CDC. But up to 80 percent of strokes may be

‘Yellowstone’ stars boldly ‘continue the journey’

lasvegasNov 14, 20240

Cole Hauser and Kelly Reilly ponder what will happen to their Rip and Beth as the Paramount hit series rides off into the sunset. C.L.

How to prevent fires this holiday season

lasvegasNov 14, 20240

University Medical Center and the Clark County Fire Department demonstrate how to prevent cooking fires and decorate your home safely this season. Paul Pearson ,