More than 2,400 Americans have contracted measles since January of last year — a 25-year record, according to Johns Hopkins University. That means the country is poised to lose its measles "elimination status," which it's held since 2000. So, going into 2026, can Nevada continue to avoid the large outbreaks hitting neighboring states?

Through numerous outreach initiatives across Southern Nevada, UNLV’s deep commitment to the community, the university has demonstrated dedication to meaningful civic engagement. That commitment has earned recognition at the highest level: UNLV today received its second consecutive Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement, maintaining its place among the nation’s most community-focused higher education institutions.

The line of sparkling glassware sitting on top of your hotel fridge looks clean. The glasses even have a paper cap to signal you've received a fresh set ready for your use. But there are good reasons you shouldn't fill them at the bathroom sink, no matter how thirsty you are.

'Tis the season of relentless dishwashing and lethargy. After ingesting half a turkey and a gallon of eggnog, it is tempting to look at the piles of dirty plates, shrug, and think, meh, they could use a long soak in the sink anyway. But here’s the dirty truth: sinks are among the most germ-ridden spots in your house, and not the kind of place you want your dinnerware to hang out.

It’s officially here: cold and flu season. As soon as those temperatures drop and we retreat more and more into our homes, the chance of transmitting these viruses increases. According to the American Lung Association, anywhere between five and 20 percent of people in the United States get the flu every year.

While the days of drying our hands on that funky, half-stained, communal woven towel on a roller are over—whew!—it’s still tricky to tell what’s the safest way to dry off. Paper towels can be tossed after using, so that’s a plus. Then again, dryers these days seem to be loaded up with germ-busting tech. Should you wait (and wait) while the blower shoots mystery air your way … or pick paper and never look back?

After almost a two-day meeting, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has voted 8-3 to overturn the nearly 35-year-old recommendation to vaccinate newborn babies against hepatitis B within 24 hours of birth. The group says to wait two months instead.

Don't toss that can just because the expiration date has passed. Here's how to know if it's still edible.