This summer, don’t be alarmed if mosquitoes decide to ruin your summer cookout. Depending on where you live, you might see a significant spike in mosquito activity in the months ahead.

The next time you head to the grocery store, take a closer look at how many prepackaged foods end up in your cart. Many of these items contain more sugar than you might expect— even those labeled as having natural sugars. Manufacturers frequently add sugar to extend shelf life and to help prevent bacteria or mold from developing. Sugar also plays a role in improving "mouthfeel," giving low-fat products a richer, more satisfying texture, according to Manoj Sharma, a professor and public health physician.

The research was conducted by Dr. Ying Guo, a 2026 UNLV Community‑Based Research Award recipient, whose work focuses on strengthening support systems for children and families in Clark County. Guo partnered with Boys Town Nevada to examine how social-skill based, collaborative interventions can prevent chronic absenteeism and behavioral challenges while keeping students engaged in school.

A recent article published in the journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology has concluded that sleep-aligned extended overnight fasting improves nighttime and daytime cardiometabolic function. The results support that if at least 3 hours before sleep nothing is eaten, then heart health, blood pressure, and the way food is processed, including glucose regulation, are improved.

Manoj Sharma, a tenured professor of social and behavioral health at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, told The Epoch Times that a constantly busy schedule keeps the brain in a state of high alert, resulting in rapid beta waves visible on an electroencephalogram (EEG). This chronic overactivation depletes energy, leading to stress, burnout, mental fatigue, poor sleep, decreased work efficiency, and emotional neglect.

Both UNLV and Nevada State have already done so. UNLV became a smoke-free campus Aug. 15, 2022, banning all forms of tobacco and any nicotine delivery device that has not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for cessation.