Huge US study starts sharing gene findings with volunteers
More than 155,000 Americans who shared their DNA for science are about to learn something in return: Do they have some particularly worrisome genes? Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/livewell/huge-us-study-starts-sharing-gene-findings-with-volunteers-2695567/
Panel backs moving opioid antidote Narcan over the counter
The medication has been a key tool in the battle against the U.S. overdose epidemic that kills more than 100,000 people annually. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/life/health/panel-backs-moving-opioid-antidote-narcan-over-the-counter-2729842/
Lab supervisor: Northshore’s COVID tests ‘terribly wrong’
The inaccurate results generated by the Chicago-based lab that operated in Nevada suggests that Northshore didn’t even run the tests, a Nevada public health lab official said....
Apply annual landscape fertilizer to fix yellowing leaves
Yellowing of bottle brush leaves oftentimes occurs when the soil is low in nutrients and organic matter content. Fix yellowing leaves by applying a landscape fertilizer every...
Spanish lavender handles heat better than other types
Q: I planted a sweet lavender plant last year and it grew great until this August and then suddenly died. It was getting about 2 gallons per...
California governor rejects legal drug injection sites
Opponents of injection sites said the move in effect would have condoned the use of dangerous drugs. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/california-governor-rejects-legal-drug-injection-sites-2627751/
Teen making strides in recovery from vaccine-caused brain clots
Emma Burkey, who suffered a devastating COVID-19 vaccine side effect, is undergoing nearly 30 hours of physical therapy each week as she fights to regain her ability...
Clark County adds 12,701 new COVID-19 cases over 3 days
Clark County on Monday reported 12,701 new COVID-19 cases and 21 additional deaths during the preceding three days. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/clark-county/clark-county-adds-12701-new-covid-19-cases-over-3-days-2514712/
Savvy Senior: Tips for long-distance caregivers
Providing care and support for an aging parent who lives far away can present a variety challenges. Here are some tips and resources that might help. Original...
Monkeypox detected in Southern Nevada wastewater
The level of virus is “relatively low” and has been detected in wastewater from the Strip and at least one wastewater treatment plant, a UNLV researcher said...