Why UNLV researchers bred their fruit flies to be obese — and what their work reveals about heart disease.

Researcher knew there was a connection between diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease. Now they’ve discovered that introducing a brief sickness may help.

Turning medical students into lifelong residents is a big part of the UNLV School of Medicine's curriculum.

Henderson firm Tate Snyder Kimsey and Los Angeles-based CO Architects will design the medical school's first academic building.

Annual survey shows the number of Silver State kindergarteners with health insurance has spiked to 92 percent.

UNLV personalized medicine researchers seeking patent on potential HIV cure. Their technique uses a plant protein widely used in agriculture industry.

Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health and UNLV earn $11 million grant from National Institutes of Health to tackle Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases.

Nursing alumnus recognized the power of giving his patients detailed information. Now he's at the forefront in developing an artificial pancreas.

In less than 60 days, “60 by 16” scholarship drive raises $13.5 million to fund 135 four-year School of Medicine scholarships.

Changes to full-day kindergarten in Nevada could impact the health of the state’s children and adults.

Amputation is a serious threat to people with diabetes. A team of UNLV faculty researchers, entrepreneurial students, and economic development experts is working to bring a better way to prevent the problem to market soon.

Once the Nevada System of Higher Education set its sights on expanding medical education in the state, things have moved fast. Here’s how far the UNLV School of Medicine has come and what’s next.