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.

Federal funds helped spur every major advancement in life sciences in the last half century. Private foundations can’t fill the gap if it drops significantly.

The enrollment window for people to pick a plan through Nevada Health Link opens Saturday, and a heavy dose of politics weighs on this year's search.

New data shows the state had an uptick in obesity while other states saw declines, in a year of federal cuts to food assistance.

Now the leader of the Nevada Department of Human Services, Whitley has served in a cabinet role since 2015 and been in state service since 1986.

If approved on Thursday, the funding will support a program that reaches 55,000 Nevadans and was at risk of temporary closure due to the federal shutdown.

Angry at how forced discounts are implemented, at least one broker has said he won’t inform clients of the new plan options, which could violate state law.

Premiums are required to be lower, which could make the plans an attractive option as insurance prices are on the rise and subsidies lapse.

New state data shows that in the 2024-25 school year, kindergarten students fell even farther from the threshold required for community protection against measles

About 86 percent of people on the state’s insurance marketplace receive subsidies that are set to expire and will likely further drive up costs.

One surgery center chain faced a malpractice suit from a Nevada woman who suffered sepsis and was in hospitals and rehab facilities for months after a tummy tuck and liposuction.