Thursday, May 10 2012 12:02 AM EDT2012-05-10 04:02:48 GMT
LAS VEGAS - Las Vegans Tom and Shirley Ariagno used to be a golfing couple – playing every weekend. Four years ago, that changed when Tom suffered a stroke. "My putter has been leaning against our fireplaceMore>>
Each year in this country, nearly 800,000 people suffer strokes. Many victims deal with depression as they try to go on with their lives. One Las Vegas charity is using golf as a form of therapy.More>>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 8:44 PM EDT2012-05-23 00:44:29 GMT
New research found that healthy lifestyle habits that help you lose weight.. actually lower the amount of certain hormones coursing through your veins. The researchers studied more than 400More>>
A study found a reduction in cancer-receptive hormones among women who exercised and dieted. Plus, a new way of looking at addiction: Will it include you?More>>
Wednesday, May 16 2012 9:55 PM EDT2012-05-17 01:55:39 GMT
Mathematician Carson Chow has taken a unique approach to America's Obesity Epidemic, and it's fascinating. He studied obesity as a numbers problem. It might help you lose weight, but it's not a quickieMore>>
The answer to America's obesity epidemic may lie in our overproduction of food. A mathematician offers some help.. by the numbers!More>>
Tuesday, May 15 2012 9:49 PM EDT2012-05-16 01:49:49 GMT
A couple of very high-tech breakthroughs to tell you about. Solar power may one day help restore sight to the blind. One of the biggest hurdles in electronic eye implants has been the bulkiness of anyMore>>
An eye implant powered by photo energy may one day restore sight to the blind, and a man's paralyzed hard regains some movement after an operation rewires some nerves. More>>
Wednesday, May 2 2012 8:02 PM EDT2012-05-03 00:02:24 GMT
CARSON CITY, Nev. -- The Nevada State Health Division is investigating four cases of pertussis, or whopping cough, in Churchill County. Pertussis is a serious illness that can cause pneumonia, seizures,More>>
The Nevada State Health Division is investigating four cases of pertussis, or whooping cough, in Churchill County.More>>
Wednesday, May 2 2012 7:18 PM EDT2012-05-02 23:18:16 GMT
This article will change your life! It may even add years to your life. AND it's not hard to adopt these habits.http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/29/sunday-review/stand-up-for-fitness.html?_r=1More>>
Tuesday, May 1 2012 11:16 PM EDT2012-05-02 03:16:24 GMT
Cancer is in the news, with an emphasis on diagnosis, and there's something for both men and women!Women with a family history of breast cancer - or very dense breast tissue should start getting regularMore>>
Cancer is in the news, with an emphasis on diagnosis, and there's something for both men and women!Women with a family history of breast cancer - or very dense breast tissue should start getting regularMore>>
Tuesday, May 1 2012 4:51 PM EDT2012-05-01 20:51:28 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Low-cost digital mammograms are being offered at various placed during the month of May. Woman can visit the Breast Center at Sunrise Hospital, Southern Hills Hospital, and Red Rock RadiologyMore>>
Low-cost digital mammograms are being offered at various placed during the month of May.More>>
Tuesday, April 24 2012 10:06 PM EDT2012-04-25 02:06:35 GMT
A study suggests children who experience acts of violence at an early age experience premature aging of their DNA. Researchers concluded that the overall amount of stress experienced in childhood is associatedMore>>
Bullying and other abuse and violence could be associated with accelerated DNA aging in children. Plus, people trying to quit a marijuana habit could be helped by a particular pain medication.
And, people can share caregiving duties with a useful new website. More>>
Tuesday, April 24 2012 1:17 PM EDT2012-04-24 17:17:47 GMT
>>> New guidelines could provide relief for migraine sufferers. the American academy of neurology has released a new list of which medications and treatments can help prevent the debilitating headaches.More>>
New guidelines could provide relief for migraine sufferers. The American Academy of Neurology has released a new list of which medications and treatments can help prevent the debilitating headaches. More>>
Thursday, May 24 2012 2:00 AM EDT2012-05-24 06:00:22 GMT
LAS VEGAS - A Las Vegas show producer says allegations against him are bogus, and he's willing to put one million dollars on the line to clear his name. Five performers with Stripper 101 are suing DavidMore>>
A Las Vegas show producer says allegations against him are bogus, and he's willing to put one million dollars on the line to clear his name.More>>
Thursday, May 24 2012 10:49 AM EDT2012-05-24 14:49:09 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The number of people seeking unemployment aid changed little last week, signaling modest job growth. The Labor Department says weekly unemployment benefit applications dipped by 2,000More>>
The number of people seeking unemployment aid changed little last week, signaling modest job growth.More>>
Thursday, May 24 2012 10:07 AM EDT2012-05-24 14:07:09 GMT
Representatives for Elton John say performances for his show, "The Million Dollar Piano" have been cancelled. The following dates have been called off: Thursday, May 24; Saturday, May 25 and Sunday,More>>
Representatives for Elton John say performances for his show, "The Million Dollar Piano" have been cancelled. The following dates have been called off: Thursday, May 24; Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 27.More>>
Thursday, May 24 2012 9:22 AM EDT2012-05-24 13:22:39 GMT
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Clark County officials are issuing an air quality alert as smoke from a wildfire in northern Nevada clouds the skies. Officials say ozone and particulates have reached unhealthy levelsMore>>
Clark County officials are issuing an air quality alert as smoke from a wildfire in northern Nevada clouds the skies.More>>
Thursday, May 24 2012 2:00 AM EDT2012-05-24 06:00:22 GMT
LAS VEGAS - Michael Hunter, Jr. grew up in Las Vegas. He is the son of former heavyweight boxer Michael "The Bounty" Hunter. "I was a daddy's boy," he said. "Then one day, he just decided, ‘I'm goingMore>>
Hundreds of the world's top athletes are heading to London for the Olympic Games, including a boxer from Las Vegas. Michael Hunter will be one of 286 boxers competing for Olympic gold. His dream stayed alive because of a tragedy in the family.More>>
Thursday, May 24 2012 1:48 AM EDT2012-05-24 05:48:00 GMT
LAS VEGAS - A community pulled together Wednesday night for a 15-year-old who lost his leg after being hit by an accused drunk driver. While the alleged drunk driver remains in jail awaiting trial, ConanMore>>
A community pulled together Wednesday night for a 15-year-old who lost his leg after being hit by an accused drunk driver.More>>
Thursday, May 24 2012 1:26 AM EDT2012-05-24 05:26:01 GMT
LAS VEGAS - Police are investigating an accident that hospitalized an 80-year-old woman. The accident happened at 6 p.m. at Flamingo Road and McLeod Drive. Police say the woman ran a red light and collidedMore>>
Police are investigating an accident that hospitalized an 80-year-old woman. The accident happened at 6 p.m. at Flamingo Road and McLeod Drive.More>>
Thursday, May 24 2012 12:56 AM EDT2012-05-24 04:56:28 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Las Vegas police have arrested an ROTC advisor for sexual misconduct with a student. Police say 49-year-old Douglas Young was arrested on Wednesday. Young is an ROTC advisor at Sunrise HighMore>>
Las Vegas police have arrested an ROTC advisor for sexual misconduct with a student. Police say 49-year-old Douglas Young was arrested on Wednesday. More>>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 11:49 PM EDT2012-05-24 03:49:11 GMT
ESTERO, Fla. - The Florida Everblades have defeated the Las Vegas Wranglers to claim the ECHL Championship. Florida won Game Five 3-2 to capture the Kelly Cup. 8 News NOW will have highlights and reactionMore>>
The Las Vegas Wranglers' quest for the Kelly Cup ended Wednesday night. The Florida Everblades defeated the Wranglers 3-2 in overtime to win the best of seven series and the ECHL championship.More>>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 10:05 PM EDT2012-05-24 02:05:23 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- A piece of Nevada history, credited with ending the Cold War, came crashing down Wednesday. The "Bare Reactor Experiment Nevada" or BREN tower was built in 1961, but because of safety andMore>>
A piece of Nevada history came crashing down Wednesday. The "Bare Reactor Experiment Nevada" or BREN tower was built in 1961, but because of safety and maintenance issues, it had to be destroyed with explosives. More>>
LAS VEGAS -- The Southern Nevada Health District is using National Influenza Week to encourage people to get their flu shots.
Health officials say the shots are beneficial even if they are received in December and January. To date, the health district has administrated 10,500 shots. They encourage everyone 6 months and older to get a flu shot, especially those people in a high risk group.
Flu shots are available for $28. The inhaled vaccine is $43 and the high-dose shot for people 65 and older is $53.
Flu shots are given at the following locations:
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Ravenholt Public Health Center, 625 Shadow Lane, Las Vegas 89106
Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
East Las Vegas Public Health Center, 560 N. Nellis Blvd., Ste. E12, Las Vegas 89110
Henderson Public Health Center, 520 E. Lake Mead Pkwy., Henderson 89015
Tuesday and Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CLOSED for lunch from noon to 1 p.m.
Mesquite Public Health Center, 830 Hafen Lane, Mesquite 89027
