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Older men in rural areas are particularly vulnerable, says research by The Trace. Experts say isolation, access to guns are factors.
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Backward walking, also known as retro walking or reverse walking, may add variety and value to an exercise routine when done safely. Turning around not only provides a change of view, but also puts different demands on your body. -
The Southern Nevada Health District confirmed that a Measles-positive patient traveled through Las Vegas on Oct. 13. -
After major guidance changes by the CDC and FDA earlier this year, who's eligible to receive the newest COVID booster? And where can Las Vegans find them? -
Union members at Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center are celebrating a contract win, which brings a year-and-a-half of negotiations to an end. -
The new UNLV Consortium of Arts + Medicine plans to host its first public symposium on October 4. The goal is to improve treatment, and support, for injured circus professionals. -
Nevada is one of only three states — the other two being Arizona and Hawaii — that experienced an increase in overdose deaths from March 2024 to March 2025. -
KNPR talks to contributing writer and hiking expert Alan Gegax about his favorite hikes for fall -
The HCA Healthcare Center for Clinical Advancement offers training simulations on 13 high-tech, lifelike manikins. Providers will be able to run a number of emergency scenarios, including care for heart attacks and postpartum hemorrhages. -
The Nevada Road Users Database Traffic Study, administered by the surgery department at UNLV’s med school, shows dangerous driving is more common now than a decade ago. -
Pharmacies across Nevada, including CVS and Walgreens, are now allowed to offer the 2025-26 COVID-19 vaccine, following updated guidance by the Nevada State Board of Pharmacy.
