In The News: School of Public Health
A new study found that many hand sanitizer dispenser systems either dispense too much or too little sanitizer to be fully effective.
The CDC found a parasite called Angiostrongylus cantonensis (A. cantonensis) in brown rats from Atlanta. Humans can get infected by consuming snails or other foods that have picked up rat droppings.

We're just days away from the first day of the WNBA finals.

We're just days away from the first day of the WNBA finals.
With RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) season almost in full swing, medical professionals are urging people to speak to their healthcare providers about getting vaccinated.
Dr. Sharma, a Professor of Social and Behavioral Health, and global public health expert, answers queries on mental health

The recent rain has created a lot of standing water around the valley, making it a breeding ground for mosquitoes, which are not typically a problem for us in Las Vegas.

For more than 40 years, we haven’t had a lot of good news when it comes to Alzheimer's disease.
COVID-19 infections affect everyone differently. Some people have mild symptoms or none at all, while others become severely ill. Some feel poorly for just a few days or up to a week, and others have lingering symptoms for months. It all depends on several factors, including your overall health.
As we head into fall, new variants of Covid-19 are circulating. So, you may be wondering if we’ll see the same surge in cases this fall that we’ve experienced for the past couple of years.

51ԹϺ’s Nevada Institute For Children’s Research and Policy sponsors the “Strong Start Clark County” Youth Mayor program.

"What is the most dangerous animal in the world?” The answer might surprise you, according to Chad Cross and Louisa Messenger, professors with the 51ԹϺ School of Public Health.