While most respondents said that healthcare costs will influence whom they vote for in November, the issue was more pressing among Democrats and independents.

A similar lawsuit in Los Angeles County reached a $4 billion agreement to settle more than 6,800 sexual abuse claims.

The state paid out a penalty of $753,000 last year and a $447,000 fine in February.

The Southern Nevada Health District denied a trauma center upgrade for Sunrise hospital. Was it over fears that it would hurt another hospital?

Some states want more oversight of crisis pregnancy centers, which offer services to pregnant women but also dissuade people from abortions. The centers see such laws, including a California one requiring centers to disclose what services they offer, as infringing on their right to free speech.

Between Jan. 1, 2025, and Feb. 16, 2026, 363 pregnant, postpartum and nursing immigrants were deported, DHS reported in response to questions submitted last fall.

Those enrolled in two health insurance plans will see considerable increases to premiums starting in July. Monthly premium increases as high as $380 will be coming to enrollees on a plan that offers more coverage.

Nevada lags behind the nation on many pregnancy health care-related metrics. It's one of just three states lacking a central authority to monitor the issue.

The state board of health voted unanimously not to adopt weakened federal vaccine recommendations and 'follow the science.'

Several health agencies have asked a state board to formally reject the Trump administration's guidance, which made more shots optional for schoolchildren.

The woman was charged under a law, unique to Nevada, that criminalizes taking drugs to end a pregnancy past 24 weeks.

A state lawmaker described the findings as "alarming" and a "disturbing realization" of how mental health care can be treated as second-tier to physical care.

Defendants deemed unfit for trial are supposed to be transferred to a mental health facility within seven days of a court order, but the state has consistently failed to meet this deadline amid a shortage of mental health facilities.

Warning patients could deter them from signing up for a program called Emergency Medicaid, through which the government reimburses hospitals for the cost of emergency treatment for immigrants who are ineligible for standard Medicaid coverage.

The Public Employees' Benefit Program is suffering from a "perfect storm" of problems, according to state officials, who haven't made decisions on how to ensure the program emerges from a deep deficit but expect to set new premium rates soon.

Amid fears that rising costs would discourage enrollment, Nevada's new public option plans draw interest from those seeking lower-priced policies.

Recent research suggests that the price of child care shapes fertility decisions like whether and when to have children, and how many to have.

In 2024, Native American and Alaska Native people had the highest pregnancy-related mortality ratio among major demographic groups. Native American leaders said including members of their communities in maternal mortality review committee activities could help.

Artificial intelligence is the latest trend in health care technology, and companies at CES in Las Vegas showed off AI products designed to improve health, track hormones and increase accessibility to medical information.

One Sparks resident says Long COVID has led to everything from fatigue and an 85-pound weight loss to the inability to enjoy a cup of coffee. Nevadans have fewer options than those in other states to get help.