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Of all the medical challenges that scientists have faced, Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, has been one of the trickiest. Between 1995 and 2021 private money spent on Alzheimer’s research totalled $42.5bn, but more than 140 trials failed to deliver a single drug capable of slowing the disease. Yet the tide may be turning. There are two working drugs, offering modest benefits, on the market. A new review paper suggests more could soon follow.

Should the 90 percent of Nevada parents who support sex education have to jump through hoops simply to ensure their children receive it? That’s the reality under our current opt-in policy, which creates unnecessary barriers to critical health education. AB205 offers a simple fix: Switch to an opt-out system to ensure all students receive necessary evidence-based instruction unless a parent actively withdraws them.

Newly updated data from the Centers for Disease Control show a 27% decline in overdose deaths in the U.S. in 2024, but during that 12-month period, Nevada saw a 3.4% increase. Experts say it’s happening despite growing efforts by law enforcement and advocates who educate the public about the dangers of opioids, fentanyl, and methamphetamines.

There appears to be a breakthrough in the fight against Alzheimer's. A new blood test that detects a distinct characteristic of the disease is likely going to change the way doctors diagnose and treat it.

Temperatures are heating up in the valley, and experts warn of a possible spike in gun violence during the summer months.

Temperatures are heating up in the valley, and experts warn of a possible spike in gun violence during the summer months.

Want to take your walking regimen to the next level? Interval walking training (IWT), a science-backed exercise protocol, is a simple way to safely ramp up intensity and reap significant health benefits.

A new report has emerged detailing potential side effects associated with the COVID-19 vaccine. The findings have sparked discussions among medical professionals and the public alike. Dr. David Weismiller weighed in on the report's implications. The report aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the vaccine's effects, contributing to ongoing research and understanding of its impact.

Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an “aggressive form” of prostate cancer, according to a statement released from his personal office, saying the cancer has spread to Biden's bones. Dr. Marc Kahn, a professor and Chief of Hematology at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at 51�ԹϺ���, joined ARC Las Vegas to share his insight on the spread of the disease and the former president's diagnosis.

A new NBC News report shows a 27% decrease in overdose deaths in the United States but even with the decline, the latest numbers are still above prepandemic levels. Two states did not report a decrease, including Nevada.

The planet is not the same as it was when you were a kid. The summers are hotter, and longer. There are more storms. The ocean is more acidic. More animals have become critically endangered. While it’s still controversial, it’s no secret that the majority of scientists affirm climate change models. These predictions range from minor inconvenience to total climate meltdown–and they can be intensely stressful. And while parents might be tempted to, they can’t protect their kids from climate change forever: They live on this planet after all, and will start to feel its effects sooner or later, whether you address it with them or not.

A significant milestone for the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at 51�ԹϺ���. Many of the students from the school’s first graduating class known as the charter class are now finishing their residency training programs. A handful of them have decided to stay in Las Vegas including Dr. Ashley Prandecki, who grew up in the valley.