Dr. Zia Khan entered into a settlement agreement with the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners following an investigation into allegations of professional misconduct. The investigation involved two counts of medical malpractice and one count of failure to maintain complete medical records. One of the two medical malpractice allegations was dismissed as part of the resolution of the matter. Under the terms of settlement agreement Dr. Khan… Dr. Zia Khan, M.D., graduated from the prestigious Jawahar Lal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh, India. He completed his residency and fellowship at theRead More

Four South-Asian American students from Nevada have been named semifinalists in the 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, one of the nation’s highest honors for graduating high school seniors. The recognition is awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and community involvement. Semifinalists for 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program are… As semifinalists, the students have advanced to the final phase of consideration for the prestigious U.S. Presidential Scholar designation.  Final U.S. Presidential Scholars will be announced later in the year by the U.S. Department of Education. The Presidential Scholars Program wasRead More

As Southern Nevada enters the “100 Deadliest Days of Summer,” which is the historically dangerous driving period between Memorial Day and Labor Day, a new analysis of official law enforcement data reveals the specific Las Vegas intersections seeing the highest volume of frequent car accidents. “The transition into summer is always a volatile period on Las Vegas roads,” said Paul Padda, founder of Paul Padda Law and former federal prosecutor. “Between rising temperatures, increased seasonal congestion, and out-of-town drivers, the margin for error at these complex intersections shrinks to zero.Read More

Per the multiple published news reports, Las Vegas resident Ramchand Rattan was arrested for making racially amplified threat to blow up St. George Costco.  Rattan was taken into custody by the U.S. Marshals Service Violent Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team on a warrant issued out of Washington County, Utah. Rattan was apprehended in Las Vegas and is currently awaiting extradition to Utah to face his charges. Presently, Rattan is locked up at the Clark County Detention Center. Detectives uncovered that Rattan’s phone number was tied to a near-identical incident in MayRead More

In a study published formally on May 28 in the journal Nature Communications, the team shares how phytic acid (or InsP6), a natural compound found in whole grains, beans, lentils, nuts, and seeds, plays an important role in maintaining the integrity of the intestinal barrier.  “Phytic acid is something many people already consume daily, especially in plant-rich diets,” said Sujan Chatterjee, a UNLV postdoctoral fellow and lead author on the study. “What’s exciting is that it’s beyond just a dietary component; it also functions as a biologically active molecule that supports gut health.”Read More