In The News: School of Public Health

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.

"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.

The flu vaccine is now available in the Las Vegas Valley. Does it seem early to you? Officials are being diligent this years based on current trends.

COVID-19, RSV and the flu. Together, they are called the "tripledemic" and health experts say they're seeing its return in Southern Nevada.

COVID-19, RSV and the flu. Together, they are called the "tripledemic" and health experts say they're seeing its return in Southern Nevada.

"Eg.5" is an omicron spinoff blamed for driving up the number of COVID hospitalizations around the U.S. Health officials now say it's the most prevalent variant, responsible for 1 out of every 6 new COVID infections.

"Eg.5" is an omicron spinoff blamed for driving up the number of COVID hospitalizations around the U.S. Health officials now say it's the most prevalent variant, responsible for 1 out of every 6 new COVID infections.

Since 2006, the county has sent roughly $11 million in collected air pollution penalties to the school district. The school district has used that money to support science- and technology-related curriculum and professional development for teachers. It also serves as the funding source for a pollen-monitoring project in partnership with 51ԹϺ.