Nevada adds 2.5K COVID cases, 30 deaths, down from week-ago record
The lower-three day tallies were accompanied by a slight decrease in the state’s test positivity rate. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/nevada/nevada-adds-2-5k-covid-cases-30-deaths-down-from-week-ago-record-2421416/
Clark County’s COVID-19 metrics flatline; mask mandate still in place
CDC data showed that Clark County had a case rate of 139.54 per 100,000 people, a slight increase from a week earlier but still significantly short of...
Mammograms should start at age 40, health panel says
The task force, which previously recommended that breast cancer screenings start at age 50, also says the tests should continue every two years until age 75. Original...
Clark County’s COVID-19 test positivity rate continues to rise
The county’s test positivity rate continued to climb from Friday through Sunday and now stands at 7 percent. Other metrics were flat to lower. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/clark-county/clark-countys-covid-19-test-positivity-rate-continues-to-rise-2491961/
Clark County COVID-19 metrics drop, but mask mandate remains in place
Clark County showed more progress in curbing the current COVID-19 surge, but still remained a ways away from meeting the criteria needed to exit the governor’s mask...
Las Vegas hospital to host Walk From Obesity
The Oct. 22 event will bring together those directly affected by obesity, build public awareness of the seriousness of the disease, and raise funds for medical research...
Deaths climb as other Clark County COVID metrics inch lower
Clark County recorded 411 new coronavirus cases and 29 deaths during the preceding day, according to local and state data posted Thursday. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/clark-county/deaths-climb-as-other-clark-county-covid-metrics-inch-lower-2459525/
Nevada adds 1K-plus new COVID-19 cases for 11th straight day
Despite the high daily numbers, three of the state’s four leading metrics for the disease caused by the new coronavirus have been trending slightly lower in recent...
Savvy Senior: Health insurance options after a spouse retires
Unfortunately, Medicare does not provide family coverage to younger spouses or dependent children when you qualify for Medicare. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/livewell/savvy-senior-health-insurance-options-after-a-spouse-retires-2790847/
Social Security, wage hikes and SNAP could alleviate inflation
With inflation expected to keep rising into the new year, Americans can use all the financial help they can get in 2022. Fortunately, some will get a...