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Pulling back the curtains on wage-theft enforcement in MN; Trump's latest attack is on RFK, Jr; NM LGBTQ+ equality group endorses 2024 'Rock Star' candidates; Michigan's youth justice reforms: Expanded diversion, no fees.

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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says rebuilding Baltimore's Key Bridge will be challenging and expensive. An Alabama Democrat flips a state legislature seat and former Connecticut senator Joe Lieberman dies at 82.

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Historic wildfires could create housing and health issues for rural Texans, a Kentucky program helps prison parolees start a new life, and descendants of Nicodemus, Kansas celebrate the Black settlers who journeyed across the 1870s plains seeking self-governance.

NV: Health

More than six in 10 Americans favor keeping the abortion pill mifepristone available in the U.S. as a prescription drug, while over a third are opposed, according to a Gallup poll. (Adobe Stock)

Thursday, March 28, 2024

NV senator pushes to protect access to abortion pill

New research shows more than six in 10 abortions in the U.S. last year were medically induced, and U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto - D-NV - is …

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Around 42% of U.S. adults say they or someone they know has used fertility treatments, according to Pew Research Center. (Tatiana Shepeleva / Adobe Stock)
NV leaders discuss future of IVF, abortion in the Silver State

State Rep. Susie Lee - D-Las Vegas - said she wants women in Nevada and across the country to wake up, as she contends far-right extremists are …

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Alrededor del 42% de los adultos estadounidenses dicen que ellos o alguien que conocen han utilizado tratamientos de fertilidad, según Pew Research Center. (Tatiana Shepeleva / Adobe Stock)
Líderes de NV discuten futuro de la Fecundación In Vitro

La representante Susie Lee quiere que las mujeres en Nevada y en todo el país despierten, ya que sostiene que los extremistas de extrema derecha …

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If performed immediately, CPR can double or triple the chance of survival from an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, according to the American Heart Association. (Adobe Stock)
NV cardiology expert shares tips for better heart health

It may be the last week of American Heart Month, but one Nevada cardiovascular expert said it isn't too late to prioritize heart health. Richard …

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Children from low-income families are twice as likely to have cavities, compared with children from higher-income households, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Adobe Stock)
Dentist shortage prompts advice for NV parents about kids' teeth

According to the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, all 17 counties across the state don't have enough health-care professionals…

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According to the group Compassion & Choices, 358 bipartisan sponsors or co-sponsors introduced 38 bills to authorize or improve medical aid-in-dying laws in 21 states in 2023. (Adobe Stock)
NV legal, medical experts discuss medical aid in dying

Legal and medical experts from the University of Nevada Las Vegas are discussing the implications of medical aid in dying. Medical aid in dying is …

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People in parts of the country with no illness face greater institutional hurdles to participating in elections and protecting their interests, according to one report. (Adobe Stock)
Medical expert: Voting crucial to improving health-care system

Voting is not only good for democracy - it's also good for your health, according to one of the nation's largest medical associations. The American …

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How to handle challenging conversations this holiday season

In today's politically polarized world, holiday office parties and family gatherings can lead to increased tensions, arguments and even long-term …

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Globally, an estimated 38 million people live with HIV. (Adobe Stock)
For World AIDS Day, one mother shares her son's legacy

Today is World AIDS Day, a movement to unite people and communities in the fight against HIV and AIDS. According to AIDSVu, in 2021, more than 11,00…

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In 2018, cigarette smoking cost Nevada $796 million in lost productivity from smoking-related illnesses and health conditions, according to the CDC. (Adobe Stock)
NV community leaders call for stop on proposed menthol cigarette ban

Some community leaders in Nevada want the Biden administration to reconsider a proposed ban on menthol cigarettes. The Food and Drug Administration …

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American Indian/Alaska Native and Black women were found to have disproportionately high maternal mortality rates, according to a new report from the United Health Foundation. (Adobe Stock)
Report: NV Ranks 40th for the health and well-being of women and children

A new report ranked Nevada 40th in the nation for the overall health and well-being of women of reproductive age and children. Like all states…

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In 2021, more than 36,000 people received an HIV diagnosis in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Adobe Stock)
National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day calls for testing, prevention

Today is National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, and Nevada is one of the 10 states with the highest HIV infection rates. In 2021, more than 11,00…

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