Nevada Cancer Institute earns accreditation

September 8, 2008 - 11:00 am

The Nevada Cancer Institute has earned accreditation from The Joint Commission, the nation’s largest nonprofit accrediting body in health care. After a three-day inspection of the facility this summer, the Cancer Institute earned the commission’s Gold Seal of Approval.

The accreditation moves the state’s flagship cancer research institute one step closer to becoming a National Cancer Institute, said Cheryl Martin, chief operating officer for oncology services.

A rendering of the lobby in Cleveland Clinic Nevada's concierge medicine practice, which is set ...

Cleveland Clinic programs could boost medical tourism in Las Vegas

By McKenna Ross / RJ

October 21, 2024 - 6:00 am

Cleveland Clinic Nevada said it will offer concierge medicine and executive health services at a new clinical location in the southwest Las Vegas Valley.

Roughly 3 in 4 American adults  believe the upcoming presidential election is vital to t ...

Stressed over the presidential election? Here’s how to cope

By Mariam Fam | The Associated Press

October 18, 2024 - 10:29 am

If the high-stakes presidential race is causing existential dread or rifts with loved ones, there’s no need to white-knuckle through it.

Breast cancer survivor Christina Kashiwada near her home in Sacramento, California. Researchers ...

This group of US women sees dramatic rise in breast cancer rates

By Phillip Reese KFF Health News

October 18, 2024 - 9:12 am

Researchers have picked up on this trend and are racing to find out why it is occurring within this ethnically diverse group.

FILE- Emma Morano holds a cake with candles marking 117 years on the day of her birthday, Nov. ...

Why human life expectancy is not likely to grow much more

By Mike Stobbe The Associated Press

October 18, 2024 - 8:44 am

A new study looked at eight nations where people live the longest, with the U.S. not even ranking in the top 40.

According to Statista, more than 283 million people in the United States ate cereal in 2020. (D ...

By Hunter Boyce The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

October 18, 2024 - 8:26 am

The cereal aisle at the grocery story is lined on both sides with options. But not all of these morning meals are equal.

A recent study found that higher levels of well-being are associated with a significantly reduc ...

This could hold key to better heart health

By Michael Merschel American Heart Association News

October 18, 2024 - 8:23 am

In a recent study, researchers found a possible link between behavioral and physical health.

Toni Braxton and Cedric the Entertainer perform their "Love & Laughter" show at The Chelsea at ...

Pair of Vegas headliners laugh off advancing years

By C.L. Gaber Special / RJ

October 17, 2024 - 10:11 am

Old pals Toni Braxton and Cedric the Entertainer took a break from rehearsals for “Love & Laughter” at The Cosmo to share their good life tips.

For some people with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea, less invasive alternatives to CP ...

Best CPAP alternatives for sleep apnea sufferers

By Jim Miller Savvy Senior

October 17, 2024 - 10:07 am

Left untreated, obstructive sleep apnea is linked to daytime sleepiness and an increased risk of anxiety, diabetes, hypertension and stroke.

A change taking effect Jan. 1 will cap out-of-pocket cost for Medicare Part D prescriptions at ...

Major change coming to Medicare Part D in 2025

By Toni King Toni Says

October 17, 2024 - 7:04 am

A switch taking effect Jan. 1 will make prescription drugs more affordable for Americans on Medicare.

Chicken recall hits Walmart, Smith’s, Albertsons, Trader Joe’s and others

David J. Neal Miami Herald

October 15, 2024 - 7:26 pm

Nearly 10 million pounds of meat and chicken products were recalled because of listeria, impacting seven of the top 10 grocery-selling chains in the United States.