The shifting guidelines for blood pressure control
For more than 25 years, a reading of 140/90 or below was considered normal. The most recent guidelines, issued last year, encourage still tighter control. Original article:...
Valley’s biggest COVID-19 test site relocating as demand surges
The UNLV site — the biggest in the Las Vegas Valley — will close after Wednesday, with the new Sam Boyd Stadium site set to open on...
Hospital launches only blood, marrow transplant program in Nevada
MountainView and Sarah Cannon, the cancer institute of HCA HealthCare, are offering the treatment to patients with blood cancers and blood disorders who previously have had to...
New COVID-19 cases in US surge to highest levels on record
More than a year after the vaccine was rolled out, new cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. have soared to the highest level on record at over...
Health workers warn against loosening mask guidance
A CDC panel’s draft controversially concluded that N95 face masks are equivalent to surgical face masks in certain settings. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/livewell/health-workers-warn-against-loosening-mask-guidance-2909024/
Skye Canyon community to host annual Fit Fest
A day full of fitness and outdoor fun will include a 5K/8K race, 1-mile fun run, yoga, guided meditation, and activities for kids. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/livewell/skye-canyon-community-to-host-annual-fit-fest-2734462/
Paper or plastic? Recalled baby biscuits sold nationwide could have both
The 21 batches were produced from July through September and have best by dates from Oct. 16, 2026, through Dec. 16, 2026. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/life/health/paper-or-plastic-recalled-baby-biscuits-sold-nationwide-could-have-both-3612635/
Do increases in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations signal a fall surge?
For the first time in 12 weeks, both cases and hospitalizations in Clark County increase this past week, according to new state data. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/local-nevada/do-increases-in-covid-19-cases-hospitalizations-signal-a-fall-surge-2652126/
CDC officials assist investigation into Southern Nevada ‘superbug’ cases
Teams of federal and state health officials had visited five hospitals and skilled nursing facilities as of Wednesday morning. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/local-nevada/cdc-officials-assist-investigation-into-southern-nevada-superbug-cases-2582368/
5 common financial scams that target seniors
According to the FBI, there were 92,371 older victims of fraud in 2021 resulting in $1.7 billion in losses. This was a 74 percent increase in losses...
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