Clark County, NV, is experiencing a rise in heat-related deaths with 114 cases reported, although fewer than last year's 526. The coroner is investigating, noting drugs and medical conditions often contribute to such fatalities.

Aedes aegypti mosquitoes expand across Las Vegas, posing health concerns due to their preference for human blood and the potential spread of diseases like West Nile virus.

The prevalence of youth vaping in Southern Nevada remains a significant public health concern despite mixed trends in usage rates among middle and high school students.

Two women were hospitalized on life support after receiving peptide injections from an unlicensed doctor at a Las Vegas anti-aging festival, sparking a multi-agency investigation.

Clark County activates cooling stations as Las Vegas braces for 111-degree temperatures and an extreme heat warning through Thursday. The move comes as heat-related deaths surge to 526 in 2024.

Nevada's largest educator health plan has reversed its bariatric surgery exclusions, now offering comprehensive weight-loss surgery coverage through a new program.

The Southern Nevada Health District reported the first mosquitoes testing positive for West Nile virus in ZIP code 89123 in Las Vegas, prompting a public health campaign on preventive measures.

Hantavirus and rabies cases were reported at the Grand Canyon and in Nevada, with hantavirus-linked deaths in Mammoth Lakes. Health officials advise on prevention measures.

Kelly Clarkson postponed her Las Vegas residency debut due to health concerns affecting her voice, with plans to rest and resume shows once recovered.

Free HIV testing is available in Las Vegas for National HIV Testing Day, emphasizing the importance of knowing one's status and promoting care access.

Roseman University plans to open a veterinary college in Henderson, Nevada, to address the veterinarian shortage, with Dr. Katherine Fogelberg as founding dean, focusing on serving both urban and rural areas.

The Southern Nevada Health District provides free vaccines and health services at an event in Las Vegas to prevent illness and death from vaccine-preventable diseases.

Southern Nevada authorities urge residents to eliminate mosquito breeding sites, report green pools, and take preventive measures against mosquito-borne diseases such as West Nile and Zika viruses.