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U.S. Census keeps tabs on mothers

Much has changed since Anna Jarvis held the first Mother’s Day on May 10, 1908, organizing observances in Grafton, W.Va., and Philadelphia. To convey the role mothers play in American society today, the U.S. Census Bureau has put together a list of some noteworthy motherly statistics from last year:

Botched medical care scares area women

Guadalupe Delgado felt sick to her stomach when she saw the newspaper photos of the two Colombians charged with the murder of a Las Vegas woman as a result of a botched buttocks enhancement.

Prosecutors file competing indictments in Desai case

Federal and local prosecutors started out as partners in the massive criminal investigation of Dr. Dipak Desai and his role in the hepatitis C outbreak that disrupted the lives of tens of thousands of his former patients. But somewhere along the line that partnership failed.

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You have to admire the timing — or, maybe, just the luck — of Kristi and Eric Delynko. They’re expecting a baby. Their first. Today. On Mother’s Day.

Nevada Cancer Institute facing lawsuit

The commitment to compassionate care for cancer patients is on the Nevada Cancer Institute’s website for all the world to see: Giving “support and hope” to them is “first priority.”

Eight of Las Vegas’ 13 hospitals are ailing

The limping Las Vegas economy extended its shadow over health care, as eight of the area’s 13 hospitals reported operating losses last year.

Kidney Disease: Father feels guilty that son has disorder

Just a few months ago, when Juli Maloney looked at her 45-year-old husband, Bryan, she worried. His bloating made him look pregnant with twins, and his face was ashen.

Simple checklist may spot signs of autism by age 1

WASHINGTON (AP) — A simple checklist that parents fill out in the waiting room may help doctors someday screen for warning signs of autism as early as a baby’s first birthday.

Nevada Moves Day puts emphasis on exercise

Pushing a scooter, pedaling a bike and walking helps children get their recommended 60 minutes of physical activity, educators said. For Nevada Moves Day on Wednesday, Henderson Mayor Andy Hafen and Clark County School Board Trustee Deanna Wright accompanied school children on a one-mile hike to the school from the Multi-generational Center near Green Valley and Paseo Verde parkways.

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