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A look at the remake of "Tomb Raider" starring Alicia Vikander.

Most people have thought about an advanced directive for when they are near-death but what about a directive for what you want to happen if you get dementia?

The number of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) has skyrocketed in Washoe County. Reno Public Radio’s Anh Gray has more. Since 2009, STD cases in the county have been climbing. The region experienced a jump in cases of chlamydia and gonorrhea last year, including a staggering 75% increase in primary and secondary syphilis, which are the most infectious stages of the disease. Kevin Dick is with the Washoe County Health District. The uptick, he says, can be attributed to the use of hook up apps

President Donald Trump has outlined the federal plan to combat the opioid epidemic. Reno Public Radio’s Anh Gray spoke to a local health expert. The focus of Trump’s plan includes an ad campaign discouraging drug use and expanding addiction treatment. Kevin Dick is with the Washoe County Health District. “I think the education can also help to de-stigmatize addiction because these are people that have an illness and they need treatment,” Dick explains. "The other part of Trump’s announcement

Clark County Commissioner and Democrat, Steve Sisolak , is arguably primed to become the frontrunner for his party's nomination for governor, based on fundraising efforts, significant endorsements, and name recognition. To see where he stands on the issues, he spoke to our news director, Michelle Billman , about his agenda as governor and how he plans to appeal to voters in Northern Nevada.

The impact of an affair is devastating.

Parent education is a wonderful opportunity to learn new skills and ideas.

How can you create more breathing space in your family?

Body image problems for kids can start as young as age six.

This spring, six Nevada democrats are vying to become their party's nominee for governor. Clark County Commissioner Chris Giunchigliani is among the candidates most likely to get the nod this June. The former assemblywoman and head of the state teacher's union has taken on the mantle of the "progressive choice" in this year's election.