Vital entry-level medical professionals such as phlebotomists, medical assistants, certified nursing assistants and nurses are in such high demand in Southern Nevada that accelerated certification and degree programs are plentiful across the Valley. Since some programs can be completed in a matter of weeks, the prospect of starting or changing a career quickly is enticing.

It's a time-honored and somewhat romantic tale: The young fighter who rises from poverty to make a name for themselves. But reality might take some shine off such stories, a new study says.

It’s a time-honored and somewhat romantic tale: The young fighter who rises from poverty to make a name for themselves. But reality might take some shine off such stories, a new study says.

It's a time-honored and somewhat romantic tale: The young fighter who rises from poverty to make a name for themselves. But reality might take some shine off such stories, a new study says.

Wastewater surveillance became a popular choice among public health officials looking to track rapid virus mutations and spread patterns during the COVID-19 pandemic. But what if there was a way to detect emerging virus pathogens even faster — or to even sniff out new variants possibly before patients even realize they’re ill? A new UNLV-led study is moving that dream one step closer to reality by pairing wastewater sample surveillance with artificial intelligence. The results appear in the latest issue of the journal Nature Communications.

As students in southern Nevada head back to the classroom, we're examining whether their mental health is being cared for on campus.

As the new school year begins, Las Vegas health leaders want to make sure young students are up-to-date on their required immunizations. The Southern Nevada Health District is urging parents and guardians to get ready before the end-of-summer rush.

When nuclear tests detonated in Nevada during the 1950s and 1960s, a Salt Lake City physician knew danger would blow into town on the wind. So, he set about to protect his family from radiation.

If you have driven to the southwest part of town, you may have passed a billboard that reads, “We Hate Seed Oils.” This message highlights a growing trend. So, you may wonder, what’s the culinary or health rationale behind it?

UNLV researchers are now using the help of AI to look at wastewater samples for viruses before people experience symptoms.

A new NBC report shows a rise in rare flu complications among children. It's called acute necrotizing encephalopathy, a rare brain disease.

At VA’s Southern Nevada Healthcare System, partnerships with academic institutions not only improve health care for veterans, they ensure the presence of essential health professionals in nearby communities. According to a recent Bureau of Health Workforce report, Nevada ranks 45 out of 50 in physicians per capita by state. VA partnerships with the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) and Touro University of Nevada address these shortages by training residents who now work at local VA facilities — and live in nearby communities.