New study says Nevadans’ guts are in distress
In this season of holiday excess comes a real punch to the gut: Nevadans are the second-most-bloated people in the U.S. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/livewell/new-study-says-nevadans-guts-are-in-distress-2691555/
Pausing breast cancer treatment for pregnancy appears safe
Young women diagnosed with breast cancer often must delay pregnancy for years while they take hormone-blocking pills. A new study offers some reassuring news. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/livewell/pausing-breast-cancer-treatment-for-pregnancy-appears-safe-2691543/
2,900-acre park provides recreation, respite from urban Las Vegas
Taking to the trails at Clark County Wetlands Park is good for the heart and mind, and a recently launched mobile app can help with both the...
Fight off the flu with immune-boosting nutrients
It’s flu season again, so most people get a flu shot and strive to stay healthy. But can certain foods or supplements boost the immune system and...
Inpatient vs. outpatient: Why it matters under original Medicare
A stay in the hospital does not always mean you are an inpatient and that you qualify for Medicare Part A skilled nursing facility care. Original article:...
Sigourney Weaver taps into inner ‘outsider’ for ‘Avatar’ role
Growing up, different wasn’t accepted. “I was 5-foot-10 by age 11 and felt like a giant spider,” Sigourney Weaver recalls. And now, all these years later, it’s...
What is stiff-person syndrome? More on Celine Dion’s rare illness
The rare neurological disorder forced the Grammy Award-winning singer canceled more dates on her upcoming European tour. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/life/health/what-is-stiff-person-syndrome-more-on-celine-dions-rare-illness-2690677/
COVID-19 cases in Clark County jump by 50 percent
The Thanksgiving holiday is likely partially to blame for a steep increase in cases in the past week in Clark County and statewide. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/life/health/covid-19-cases-in-clark-county-jump-by-50-percent-2690276/
Nevada fast-tracks process for temporary nursing licenses
The move aims to ease a shortage of pediatric nurses as hospital units remain full. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/life/health/nevada-fast-tracks-process-for-temporary-nursing-licenses-2690232/
Savvy Senior: Tips for buying over-the-counter hearing aids
The FDA-approved over-the-counter hearing aids that started rolling out this fall are a game changer for the roughly 48 million Americans with hearing loss. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/livewell/savvy-senior-tips-for-buying-over-the-counter-hearing-aids-2689866/
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