News: Division of Health Sciences

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Temperature Shifts and Invasive Plants Contribute to Disruption in Re-Establishment of Native Vegetation; Recovery Can Take Up to 65 Years

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Professors in a wide range of disciplines captured top teaching honors at the end of spring semester.

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Dental student establishes clinic to provide free treatment for veterans and National Guard troops.

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Cholesterol, Triglyceride Levels of 20 Previously Sedentary Men Improved Throughout 20-Year Exercise Program

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Element 117 Created at Research Facility in Dubna, Russia; Data Analysis Support Provided by 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Researchers

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While drought conditions in the West continue to produce record drops in water levels at Lake Mead, a rising tide of research at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ seeks to address some of the region's most pressing water issues.

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A unique, 20-year study found that regular exercise, especially if continued over time, significantly reduces the risk of coronary heart disease in middle-aged and older men.

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People |

Students put down books and pick up passports for unique learning experiences.

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Elevated mercury levels in canned tuna may put your health at risk.

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51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Researchers Test Three National Brands’ Canned Tuna for Mercury; More than Half Exceed EPA Guidelines

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Tiny quagga mussels are clogging water pipelines, attaching to boats and lake structures, and causing big problems at Lake Mead.

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Contrary to what you may think, stretching before you play or work out could actually reduce your athletic performance. Find out why.