News: Division of Health Sciences

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Business and Community |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ experts provide tips and tricks for your dinner, workout routine.

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Research |

New 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ study finds that drivers of flashy cars are less likely to yield for pedestrians.

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Research |

How does the body react when you nix sugar from your diet? 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ nutritionist Samantha Coogan shares a winning solution for withdrawal symptoms, and what to expect when they’re over.

Soumya Upadhyay, poses in front of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ banners on campus.
People |

After nearly losing her life in a car accident and being told she wouldn’t walk again, the public health professor is beating insurmountable odds and thriving at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.

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Research |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ study provides an in-depth look at new fathers’ experiences with PPD.

Packing a lunchbox
Campus News |

Packing your lunch doesn’t have to stop once you grow up. 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ nutritionist offers tips on how to pack a healthy, affordable midday meal.

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Business and Community |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ nurse practitioner offers expertise after national task force releases new recommendation.

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Research |

Discount stores offer a good option to both low-income and budget shoppers, 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ research finds.

Bigelow Health Sciences
Campus News |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's School of Public Health now one of just 66 schools in the world recognized by the Council of Education for Public Health and the first in Nevada.

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Business and Community |

With a focus on recruiting students with strong Nevada ties, the School of Medicine is cultivating a commitment to the community in future doctors, says John Moran III.

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Research |

Posture — not screen time — is biggest factor behind neck and shoulder pain, 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ study finds.

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Campus News |

University physicians say advances in treatment provide promising options.