Since mid-November, bird enthusiast Skye Marsh of Las Vegas had been hoping to get the call she received Wednesday afternoon. The lost toucan, appropriately named Sam, had been found.

It’s well-established that stretching during exercise can prevent injuries and improve performance. But stretching may provide a range of health benefits even when you’re not working out. Daily stretching can improve circulation, enhance posture, and promote mental health, to name a few perks. Growing evidence suggests it may improve blood sugar levels and joint health, too.

Research has shown that Black patients, especially women, have high hesitancy rates due to historical inequity and medical exploitation. Building trust in public health systems remains a challenge for many, yet research shows high mortality among Black patients. It’s worth reviewing what we know now about COVID boosters to see if there’s a way to bridge the gap between distrust and disease prevention.

UNLV history department chair Michael Green said Stephanie Street “bridges the older part of Henderson, the part that was associated with the 40s and 50s when that was developing, and all of the things that have gone on since.” He added, “Its growth reflects Henderson’s growth.”

More than 250 representatives are coming together to not only network but also share their dedication to find the cure for Alzheimer's. This includes announcing a new partnership with UNLV.

More than 250 representatives are coming together to not only network but also share their dedication to find the cure for Alzheimer's. This includes announcing a new partnership with UNLV.

An assistant professor from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, whose work focuses on the molecular mechanisms underlying amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), has been named the first recipient of the MDA Research Momentum Award, a new honor from the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) for early-career scientists.

The City of Las Vegas plans on using advanced signal technology to transform 16 intersections in and around Fremont Street, including at Las Vegas Boulevard and Fremont Street, to potentially eliminate the traditional pedestrian push button. The city was granted $1.4 million from the Federal Highway Administration to implement the AI pedestrian safety technology later this year.