Health
Q What can I take for a cold when I am pregnant?
Winter in Las Vegas can be harsh for homeless people in general, let alone their feet. Henderson-based orthopedic surgeon Dr. Troy Watson has seen the effects from frostbite to infections.
Uninsured Nevadans, who tend to be sicker and wait longer for health care than their insured neighbors, often miss out on basic medical care. And Nevada has one of the highest rates of uninsured residents in the nation – nearly 23 percent, according to Census Bureau data from 2011.
It’s that time of year. Candy, cookies and pastries pop up everywhere. If you’ve already gained a few candy pounds then call up your gym buddy fast and get back on track.
Zubin Damania and his wife, radiologist Margaret Lin, have heeded the call from Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh to drop everything and move to Las Vegas and “help fix health care.”