A man stabbed at a northwest Reno sports bar has died, according to Reno police.
He was stabbed outside Bully’s Sports Bar around 8:30 p.m., on Sierra Highlands Drive, according to a news release issued by Reno Police Department Sgt. Chuck Lovitt.
An ambulance brought the victim to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead, Lovitt said.
According to witnesses, two men were arguing inside the bar before they both went out to the parking Read the rest of this entry »

(HealthNewsDigest.com)-A world of benefits to you and your growing baby is at your feet…if, doctors say, you move those feet. Regular, moderate exercise–favorites include walking and water aerobics–can help reduce the risk of developing gestational diabetes for some women; lessen pregnancy-related woes such as backache, bloating and constipation; increase energy; and improve mood.
“Even women who weren’t exercising before becoming pregnant can Read the rest of this entry »

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– Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.) said yesterday that some of the spending in the $819-billion stimulus passed by the House of Representatives last week represented important federal spending priorities needed to “make-up for a starvation diet under the Bush Administration.”
McCaskill indicated that the question wasn’t whether all the money approved in the House bill should be spent but whether it should be included Read the rest of this entry »

TUESDAY, Dec. 16 (HealthDay News) — People who snore burn more calories when they’re resting during the day than people who sleep quietly through the night, new research shows.
However, the calorie expenditure doesn’t seem to be enough to balance the extra weight that often accompanies the condition, also known as sleep apnea.
“There are a lot of other factors that are going on that lead to a net increase in body weight,” said Dr. Michael Thorpy, Read the rest of this entry »

WASHINGTON — The outgoing Bush Administration announced late Friday that the current science chief of the Food and Drug Administration, Frank Torti, will be its acting director, while the transition team for incoming president Barack Obama considers the nominees for permanent commissioner.
Sources close to the decision say that job of FDA commissioner has become one of the most difficult to fill because there are so many differing interests with Read the rest of this entry »

One man was critically injured by gunfire and two others were treated for bullet wounds after an argument near Larimer Square moved to a car chase on Interstate 25 Sunday morning.
Denver police said an unknown number of people got into a confrontation near 14th and Larimer streets around 1 a.m. They divided into two groups that got into cars and headed toward northbound I-25.
Around 38th Avenue, someone in one of the cars fired a gun into the Read the rest of this entry »

By, Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS
The information in this column is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice or recommendations by the author.  Please consult with your physician before making any lifestyle or medication changes, or if you have any other concerns regarding your health.
In one of the most important public health research studies published in 2008, the Centers for Disease Control published Read the rest of this entry »

OAKLEY, Ohio – A cast member in a Christmas nativity show died Thursday from injuries she suffered the night before in a fall during a performance at Crossroads Church.
Keri Shryock, 23, a cast member in the opening night performance of “Awaited: A Christmas Show,” fell headfirst about 25 feet from a suspension harness onto a concrete church floor in the audience portion of the theater.
Medical personnel attended to her as stunned audience members Read the rest of this entry »

More than 2.6 million American jobs were lost in 2008, and many of those currently unemployed also find themselves without vital medical benefits. Many more also started the New Year in dire financial situation; forced to make difficult decisions on where to make cuts in household budgets.
Sometimes people may consider cuts in areas that will affect their long-term health and wellness. AAA’s Show Your Card & Save program can ease the present financial Read the rest of this entry »

EPPING — Two juveniles were taken to Exeter Hospital Friday night with non life-threatening injuries after a deck collapsed during a Halloween party.
A third juvenile went to the hospital by a private vehicle.
The collapse occurred around 7:45 p.m. at a condominium at 23 Plumer Court. Officer Seth Tondreault could not specify how high the deck was or how many people were on it at the time of the collapse, but said the deck separated from Read the rest of this entry »