Thursday, May 23 2013 6:36 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:36:40 GMT
Governor Brian Sandoval today released the following statement after reviewing the Rawson-Neal Psychiatric Hospital report issued today by Drs. Joel Dvoskin and Kenneth Appelbaum. More >>
Governor Brian Sandoval today released the following statement after reviewing the Rawson-Neal Psychiatric Hospital report issued today by Drs. Joel Dvoskin and Kenneth Appelbaum. More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:12 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:12:48 GMT
In today's Health Watch, a ground breaking procedure saved the life of a little boy. And it could change the way doctors treat a potentially deadly breathing condition.More >>
In today's Health Watch, a ground breaking procedure saved the life of a little boy. And it could change the way doctors treat a potentially deadly breathing condition.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:42 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:42:25 GMT
Great Britain is dealing with a major measles outbreak. 1,200 people have come down with the highly infectious disease so far this year. That's on top of a record of nearly 2,000 cases last year.More >>
Great Britain is dealing with a major measles outbreak. 1,200 people have come down with the highly infectious disease so far this year. That's on top of a record of nearly 2,000 cases last year.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 1:21 PM EDT2013-05-20 17:21:07 GMT
Relief may be on the way for people with hard to treat high blood pressure. Researchers are testing a device they hope will be more effective than traditional medications.More >>
Relief may be on the way for people with hard to treat high blood pressure. Researchers are testing a device they hope will be more effective than traditional medications.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 1:45 PM EDT2013-05-16 17:45:18 GMT
Millions of Americans use prescription painkillers to cope with chronic pain problems. But a new study shows taking the medications may have an unwanted side effect for men.More >>
Millions of Americans use prescription painkillers to cope with chronic pain problems. But a new study shows taking the medications may have an unwanted side effect for men.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 1:14 PM EDT2013-05-15 17:14:57 GMT
Mothers who want to successfully breastfeed are usually urged to avoid any formula. But now a new study shows giving a little formula to some newborns may actually help moms keep breastfeeding.More >>
Mothers who want to successfully breastfeed are usually urged to avoid any formula. But now a new study shows giving a little formula to some newborns may actually help moms keep breastfeeding.More >>
Angelina Jolie had a prophylactic double mastectomy after getting genetic testing. Women with the same faulty BRCA gene as Jolie are at significantly increased risk of breast cancer and ovarian cancer.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 4:42 PM EDT2013-05-14 20:42:55 GMT
Angelina Jolie has revealed she had a voluntary double mastectomy after discovering she has a gene that greatly increases her risks of getting breast cancer.More >>
Angelina Jolie has revealed she had a voluntary double mastectomy after discovering she has a gene that greatly increases her risks of getting breast cancer.More >>
Thursday, May 9 2013 2:03 PM EDT2013-05-09 18:03:25 GMT
It's National Bike Month, the perfect chance to shake up your commute and try pedaling to work. Hopping on the bike is good for your wallet, good for your heart and good for the environment. More >>
It's National Bike Month, the perfect chance to shake up your commute and try pedaling to work. Hopping on the bike is good for your wallet, good for your heart and good for the environment. More >>
Wednesday, May 8 2013 6:36 PM EDT2013-05-08 22:36:09 GMT
A new genetic test may help thousands of men diagnosed with prostate cancer make better decisions about treatment or taking a wait and watch approach.More >>
A new genetic test may help thousands of men diagnosed with prostate cancer make better decisions about treatment or taking a wait and watch approach.More >>
Wednesday, May 8 2013 1:14 PM EDT2013-05-08 17:14:40 GMT
The government is shedding light on the mystery of just how high a hospital bill might go -- and whether it's cheaper to get that care across town.More >>
The government is shedding light on the mystery of just how high a hospital bill might go -- and whether it's cheaper to get that care across town.More >>
Monday, May 6 2013 2:10 PM EDT2013-05-06 18:10:19 GMT
Conventional wisdom has long been to clean a baby's pacifier using soap and water. But new research shows another method could have unexpected benefits.More >>
Conventional wisdom has long been to clean a baby's pacifier using soap and water. But new research shows another method could have unexpected benefits.More >>
Friday, May 3 2013 2:25 PM EDT2013-05-03 18:25:27 GMT
Pet owners spend more than $18 billion on foods for pets every year. With so many pet food products on the market, many owners are unsure what's best for the animals.More >>
Pet owners spend more than $18 billion on foods for pets every year. With so many pet food products on the market, many owners are unsure what's best for the animals.More >>
Thursday, May 2 2013 7:53 PM EDT2013-05-02 23:53:49 GMT
See how surgery on a man's nose has changed his life forever.More >>
When you think of W.C. Fields, you think of that big bulbous nose. It's actually a medical condition. And for some people, it can change your life so horribly, it takes a gifted surgeon to give you your life back.More >>
Wednesday, May 1 2013 7:51 PM EDT2013-05-01 23:51:56 GMT
The Justice Department is appealing a judge's decision lifting all age limits on the Plan B morning-after birth control pill and a cheaper generic. More >>
The Justice Department is appealing a judge's decision lifting all age limits on the Plan B morning-after birth control pill and a cheaper generic. More >>
Wednesday, May 1 2013 1:08 PM EDT2013-05-01 17:08:27 GMT
A toddler is the youngest patient in the world to undergo experimental treatment to give her a new windpipe.More >>
A toddler is the youngest patient in the world to undergo experimental treatment to give her a new windpipe. Doctors in Illinois made the new trachea from the little girl's own cells, giving her a chance to live a normal life outside hospital walls.More >>
Tuesday, April 30 2013 8:24 PM EDT2013-05-01 00:24:14 GMT
We might have the Race for the Cure here in Reno, but in Winnemucca and Battle Mountain, they have a race all their own named for one courageous woman.More >>
We might have the Race for the Cure here in Reno, but in Winnemucca and Battle Mountain, they have a race all their own named for one courageous woman.More >>
Tuesday, April 30 2013 5:52 PM EDT2013-04-30 21:52:47 GMT
The Plan B morning-after pill is moving over-the-counter, a decision announced by the Food and Drug Administration just days before a court-imposed deadline.More >>
The Plan B morning-after pill is moving over-the-counter, a decision announced by the Food and Drug Administration just days before a court-imposed deadline.More >>
Friday, April 26 2013 1:42 PM EDT2013-04-26 17:42:37 GMT
Heart Failure is going to become a much bigger problem and a bigger burden on our health system in the coming years.More >>
Heart Failure is going to become a much bigger problem and a bigger burden on our health system in the coming years. The American Heart Association estimates the number of Americans with the disease will jump 45% to 8 million in 2030.More >>
Wednesday, April 24 2013 5:15 PM EDT2013-04-24 21:15:09 GMT
Being diabetic doesn't mean your life comes to a stand still. Meet a young man who's still racing through life even with this disease.More >>
Living with diabetes doesn't have to mean changing your lifestyle. As Nick Ward teaches us, you can still go for the gold even with this condition.More >>
Wednesday, April 10 2013 2:08 PM EDT2013-04-10 18:08:47 GMT
Asthma is a chronic disease that affects 25 million adults and 8 million children in the U.S. Now a cutting-edge asthma inhaler is helping doctors create a more accurate treatment plan.More >>
Asthma is a chronic disease that affects 25 million adults and 8 million children in the U.S. Now a cutting-edge asthma inhaler is helping doctors create a more accurate treatment plan.More >>
Friday, April 5 2013 2:40 PM EDT2013-04-05 18:40:02 GMT
There's new relief for the millions of women who suffer with painful fibroids. A look at a new minimally invasive procedure that the FDA recently approved.More >>
There's new relief for the millions of women who suffer with painful fibroids. A look at a new minimally invasive procedure that the FDA recently approved.More >>
Thursday, March 7 2013 7:42 PM EST2013-03-08 00:42:38 GMT
From the couch to a half marathon. Diana Jones is now living a healthier lifestyle.More >>
Do you ever catch yourself saying, "There's no way I could ever do that." That being walk a mile, run a 5k or better yet, run a half marathon. That's what Diana Jones said to herself for 20 years. But today, she's on a different life journey.More >>
Wednesday, January 30 2013 9:21 PM EST2013-01-31 02:21:51 GMT
Going through the wrist instead of the groin is the wave of the future for catheterizations.More >>
For years, catheterizations have been done through the groin. But the rest of the world is using a different procedure and the U.S. is just now trying to catch up.More >>
Tuesday, January 22 2013 10:03 PM EST2013-01-23 03:03:58 GMT
From 18 to 28 chairs. The new Renown infusion center isn't just bigger, but nicer as well. A look at how it's helping patients.More >>
When you have to go to the hospital on a regular basis, it helps if the department looks nice and the treatments are fast. And that's exactly what Renown did to its infusion center.More >>
Tuesday, January 8 2013 7:46 PM EST2013-01-09 00:46:55 GMT
Imagine getting dressed in the morning and at the same time, screening for breast cancer. That's the goal of a local company.More >>
Mammograms are still the gold standard for detecting breast cancer. But, a company in Reno, is developing a new screening tool that's non invasive, non compression, and extremely accurate.More >>
Thursday, December 20 2012 5:37 PM EST2012-12-20 22:37:25 GMT
Tomorrow is Wendy Damonte's mom's one year anniversary from the day she died. It's been a tough year of grieving. But it's also been a tough year of putting together her story.
Tomorrow is Wendy Damonte's mom's one year anniversary from the day she died. It's been a tough year of grieving. But it's also been a tough year of putting together her story.
