In The News: School of Public Health
Nicotine impacts bone health — upping chance of wrist, spine, other breaks by nearly 40%.
A new study out of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ has found a link between smoking and cases of bone fractures among men.
The nationwide formula shortage hit Las Vegas hard: According to the Nevada Independent, we were the number one metro area with a formula deficiency in May. And while production was brought back online this weekend, supplies are expected to remain tight until at least June 20th.
Monkeypox has now been found in 12 U.S. states as part of an outbreak that has seen over 700 confirmed cases worldwide.
Verizon didn’t keep up with requirements meant to stop the spread of a dangerous bacteria.
The positive test was revealed the same day the CDC reported that there have been 21 confirmed cases across the US
Nevada, a longtime presidential battleground state, is hosting another key race in 2022 — the fight to control one of the state’s two seats in the U.S. Senate.
Southern Nevada is home to nearly 260,000 Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI). Since 2000, the AAPI population has grown 228%, according to U.S. Census data. And Asians alone are expected to become the largest immigrant group in the county by 2055, according to a 2020 report from Pew Research Center.
Last week, researchers launched a registry geared toward ensuring LGBTQ people are represented in Alzheimer’s studies.
There’s been an uptick in COVID-19 cases in Clark County. We examine why and look at new program to survey wastewater to detect coronavirus outbreaks early. Plus, a new statewide program aims to bring more funding and financial services to small businesses owned by minorities and women in Nevada.
There’s been an uptick in COVID-19 cases in Clark County. We examine why and look at new program to survey wastewater to detect coronavirus outbreaks early. Plus, a new statewide program aims to bring more funding and financial services to small businesses owned by minorities and women in Nevada.
The culprit here is a fungus that for some people can be very dangerous.