Health
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Why does Nevada keep ranking among the worst states to live? See studies
Though Nevada consistently ranks low on key livability factors, there are still many pros to living in the Silver State. Even the studies that rank Nevada low overall, similar to WalletHub’s livability ranking, agree that Nevada excels at recreation, commute times and entertainment when compared to other states.
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$50B rural health transformation program needs more transparency, groups say
Without this information, she said, it will be difficult to know if “funding is reaching the rural hospitals, providers, and communities primarily intended to benefit from the program.” It can also be difficult to know which for-profit companies are being paid with rural health money.
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Is Death Valley safe to visit during the summer?
A reader asked why Death Valley stays open during extreme heat. We took the question to the park—and learned why August is one of its busiest months.
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Prescriptions for nutrition: Nevada program connects food banks to health care
Nationally, the report found a 14% decrease in hospitalizations and an 11% drop in emergency room visit rates for patients participating in the program compared to the baseline.
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Do you live in one of Nevada’s 40 food deserts? Here’s what to know
Though many people in Nevada live in food deserts, local nonprofits and agencies are working together to fix the issue.
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Sneezing up a storm? Here’s why Nevadans suffer from spring allergies
A combination of native and non-native plants, wind, and arid conditions means sneezing, stuffy noses, and itchy eyes for allergy sufferers in Nevada during spring.
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Right-wing ‘trad wife’ influencers are telling young women lies about birth control
Social media-driven misinformation, amplified by high-profile conservative influencers, is pushing young women away from hormonal birth control—replacing informed consent with fear and half-truths in a country where pregnancy is significantly more dangerous than modern contraception.
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Trump administration volatility reaches into Nevada public health programs
The Trump Administration has slashed a plethora of federal grants over the last year, including funding of disease prevention and treatment programs and federal support for behavioral and mental health systems.
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Cómo es la nueva pirámide nutricional y qué dicen los expertos
Las nuevas guías de Estados Unidos priorizan alimentos integrales, ricos en nutrientes y mínimamente procesados, con foco en proteínas, grasas, frutas y verduras. Entre los cambios recomiendan el aumento de la ingesta diaria de proteínas y el consumo de lácteos enteros en lugar de descremados. Además, pone mayor énfasis en la reducción de los alimentos ultraprocesados.
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15 summer festivals in Nevada to look forward to
The summer months bring a slew of exciting festivals to Nevada, including music, psychic readings, heritage, honey, and barbecue.
