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Las Vegan donates kidney to wife of 44 years

He had seen a transplant brochure from University Medical Center and it said that people who wanted to donate a kidney had to be age 55 or younger. Here he was at age 66 and in perfect health being told he couldn’t donate a kidney to the love of his life, his dear Mindy, even if his blood type was compatible.

Nevada’s shift to federal Obamacare won’t be smooth

Healthcare.gov is supposed to fix Nevada’s Obamacare sign-up woes. But with consumer faith in exchanges badly shaken, not to mention lingering technical concerns with the incomplete federal site, observers say the Silver State is all but sure to face headwinds when enrollment begins again on Nov. 15.

Vegas porn shoot draws condom complaint

A Los Angeles-based health organization has filed a formal complaint with the State of Nevada, alleging a California porn company did not require its actors to use condoms during an adult film shoot in Las Vegas.

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Obamacare typo costs Vegas family $1.2 million

Mixups on a health plan bought through the state’s insurance exchange have left a Las Vegas family facing more than $1 million in medical bills.

Springs Preserve to host breastfeeding resource fair Aug. 9

August is National Breastfeeding Month, and Naturally Nurturing, a breastfeeding community fair, is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 9 at the Springs Preserve, during World Breastfeeding Week. The free family event is set to include information booths, refreshments, infant massage, Gymboree play time, face painting, giveaways and more.

 
‘Odds are’ patient doesn’t have Ebola, says NY doctor

A man who visited West Africa last month and is at a New York City hospital being tested for possible Ebola likely doesn’t have it.

Back-to-school immunization clinics planned through August

As Aug. 25, the first day of school, draws closer, parents are reminded that children must have their inoculations up to date. Nevada law requires that all students be fully immunized before entering school.

Functional movements teach body awareness

Sitting is a large part of today’s lifestyle. Most every task we perform is or can be done from a seated position.

Skin cancer awareness has 51s playing it smart under sun

Countless baseball players — including Hall of Famers Mike Schmidt and Johnny Bench — have been affected by skin cancer, the most common form of cancer in the United States. In fact, the American Academy of Dermatology estimates that one in five Americans will develop the disease in their lifetimes.

 
2 Americans sick with Ebola coming home

Plans are underway to bring back the two American aid workers sick with Ebola from Africa.

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