A mental health clinic at UNLV that provides care to populations that have difficulty accessing help, and turns out trained mental health providers in the process, is operating on a shoe string and is unsustainable, says its executive director.

Las Vegas has always been the epitome of glitz and excess, but there was a time when it became the birthplace of the greatest entertainment shows inspired by the famous dancers of the Folies Bergère in Paris.

Children who grow up with their fathers under the same roof tend to feel close to them, forming strong relationships that last through challenging teenage years, according to a new study.

Tourism is Nevada’s economic lifeblood — but there are signs it may be slowing down.

Drivers are responsible for broken windshields when debris flies off a truck, aren’t they? Most trucks have a sticker within view clearly stating, “Stay back 100 feet, not responsible for broken windshields,” or something to that effect.

One of the biggest myths about undocumented immigrants is that they don’t pay taxes and are a drain on the United States economy — when in reality, the opposite is true. Undocumented people pay federal income tax, state and local taxes, sales tax — contributing tens of billions of dollars each year. They pay Social Security and unemployment tax, even though they are ineligible to receive those benefits — essentially subsidizing the system.

A new study by the UNLV Research team has found a connection between diabetes and memory loss. It also shows high blood sugar levels appeared to mimic Alzheimer's disease.

The presentation underscored the critical role that effective communication plays in family dynamics, particularly when a parent is faced with a cancer diagnosis. Research indicates that a cancer diagnosis can profoundly affect not only the individual but the entire family unit. Parents often struggle with how to convey their illness to their children, and without proper training, healthcare providers may find it challenging to guide these conversations.

The presentation underscored the critical role that effective communication plays in family dynamics, particularly when a parent is faced with a cancer diagnosis. Research indicates that a cancer diagnosis can profoundly affect not only the individual but the entire family unit. Parents often struggle with how to convey their illness to their children, and without proper training, healthcare providers may find it challenging to guide these conversations.