Halloween brings out familiar symbols like witches, jack-o’-lanterns and black cats. But the season also beckons a more macabre figure lurking inside homes, classrooms and front lawns—the skeleton.

A groundbreaking advancement from researchers at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) has unveiled a novel class of cannabidiol (CBD)-like compounds derived from the common kitchen spice  caraway seeds. This innovative approach promises a revolutionary leap forward in seizure therapy, particularly for childhood seizure disorders, by offering treatments that are safer, more potent, and more cost-effective than current frontline medications. The cornerstone of this discovery lies in the chemical manipulation of carvone, the principal constituent of caraway seeds, to craft synthetic molecules that mimic the therapeutic advantages of CBD while eliminating the psychoactive effects tied to THC.

Visitor numbers may be down compared with last year, but Las Vegas resort officials and analysts say it is not time to hit the panic button.

As the government shutdown enters its third week, Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) said in interviews with The Nevada Independent that they are more than willing to negotiate with Republicans — if only GOP leaders would let them.

Staying hydrated is key to good health, but new research shows that drinking coffee or tea along with water may offer extra benefits, and this combo could even help you live longer.

Culture is a crucial aspect of dental practices for a number of reasons. It defines how practices operate and how they provide care to patients, according to dentists. Having a positive culture typically includes listening to patients, strong teamwork and freedom for employees to learn and improve.

As the government shutdown enters its third week, concerns are mounting over its potential to surpass the record set during the 2018-2019 shutdown under President Donald Trump. UNLV history professor Michael Green noted, "Trump has a chance to pass the record. Which he set." This marks the first day several federal employees are going without a paycheck, with both sides entrenched in their positions.

Here’s a simple way to switch up your walking routine, according to experts: try going backward. Taking a brisk walk is an exercise rich in simplicity, and it can have impressive mental and physical benefits: stronger bones and muscles, cardiovascular fitness and stress relief, to name a few. But like any workout, hoofing it for your health may feel repetitive and even boring after a while.