In The News: Department of Social and Behavioral Health
Parents of teens and young adults, beware. Smoking, including vaping, continues to be the biggest health risk. A US-centric multi-authored study finds that in the age group of 18-24 years, nicotine and cannabis remain high-risk consumption items. Additionally, young adults in America are also consuming the deadly cocktail of alcohol and cigarettes. Globally, smoking and drug abuse continue to affect nearly 14% of the youth, and over 5.6% of the world population in the age group of 16-64 years is consuming drugs, say the study experts.
Anger over Covid measures and a polarized political landscape have fueled attacks against mayors and other local officials, especially women and people of color.
Learn how to navigate the different state laws on nursing your baby outside your home.
Last week, researchers launched a registry geared toward ensuring LGBTQ people are represented in Alzheimer’s studies.
A week after Gov. Steve Sisolak ended Nevada’s mask mandate as the Omicron surge declined, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reevaluating its public health guidelines for prevention strategies, including recommendations for when people should don face coverings.
A new study shows that hospitalized patients who tested positive for COVID-19 were more likely to experience shortness of breath, fatigue, and type 2 diabetes after contracting the virus.
When governor Steve Sisolak announced masks were gone for the second time this pandemic, feelings were undoubtedly mixed.
Brian Labus is a 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ epidemiologist who is also a member of Gov. Steve Sisolak's health advisory team.
Brian Labus is a 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ epidemiologist who is also a member of Gov. Steve Sisolak's health advisory team.
The state's governor Steve Sisolak made the move Thursday due to falling Covid numbers.
It's the news we've all been waiting for: no more masks indoors.
Nevada is one of nine states that still require people to wear a mask in indoor public places regardless of vaccination status, according to a new report by AARP.