With tenacity in the face of adversity, Dr. Diaz went the extra mile to diagnose a rare condition — and save a soldier’s life As a boy in Mexico City, Luis Diaz watched as his physician father spent most of his life helping people.

The discomfort: He’s a rugged Alaskan who’s never hiked the desert The zone: A quixotic quest to trek the entire circumference of Las Vegas To understand what happened during my 2013 expedition to hike the circumference of Las Vegas, I have to start from the beginning. It was late September of 2010.

Dr. Stanley Cohen says he is a very dull person.

Once on the brink of fading away, quaint Winslow, Arizona has made a historic comeback With its quiet storefronts and sleepy vibe, the town of Winslow, Arizona may seem like a placid hamlet on Route 66, but don’t be fooled. It’s situated at a crossroads of several exciting historic developments: the advent of modern-day hotels, the explosive popularity of that American ritual of “hitting the road,” and major advancements in aviation.

Remember when Vegas was a crucible for reinvention? These authors do At the heart of these three recently published books lies one question: “What kind of place is Las Vegas?” Gov. Bob Miller and former Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman say they know.

As more Southern Nevadans take advantage of hospice and palliative care, the often-misunderstood specialties are becoming crucial pieces of the health care puzzle Meet Jimmy Bryant. He currently has stage IV emphysema with severe chronic pulmonary obstructive disease.

Complain as we might about work, a job is a good thing to have. Beyond an income, it gives us pride and purpose, a reason to get up in the morning.

Someone you know has a drug problem — but not the kind you think. With more than 100 million Americans suffering chronic pain that prevents them from working, playing or resting, at least 8 million Americans fall asleep at night under the influence of an opioid such as Vicodin, Lortab or OxyContin.

Some of the valley’s most colorful casinos are well off the neon path. (Don’t forget your player’s club card and cowboy boots) It is Friday night and I live in Las Vegas and I have $1 in my pocket.