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.

Delayed and imprecise Alzheimer’s diagnoses in the UK are limiting patient access to clinical trials despite rapid growth in experimental treatments.

Last summer, UNLV students and staff planted 18 trees in a North Las Vegas neighborhood. Saturday’s giveaway continued the valleywide effort, aiming to reduce higher temperatures in often low-income, underserved neighborhoods caused by a lack of green space and tree cover.

Human brains have been shrinking since prehistoric times, some studies suggest. Whether this is true and why it has happened are debated.

While no cases have been reported in Nevada, researchers at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, who conduct local wastewater surveillance and have monitored COVID-19 variants, say hantavirus is not currently included in their testing panel. However, they note that detection may be possible since the virus is shed through urine. Researchers say it is something they will continue to monitor as they consider targeted applications.

The speed limit along that stretch of Charleston Boulevard is 45 mph. Data from the Traffic Safety Research Group at UNLV shows the risk of death for pedestrians increases sharply as speeds rise.

After four years of medical school, the new doctors will soon begin seeing patients during their residency training. Some of them will be staying in Las Vegas as they begin their careers. The graduates reflected on the demanding process to get to graduation day.

Friday, Las Vegas hit 100 degrees for the first time this year, marking the start of what is expected to be another season of extreme heat. Last year, Las Vegas had 77 days where temperatures reached 100 degrees or hotter. In 2024, there were 112 triple-digit days, and Las Vegas reached its all-time record high of 120 degrees. Senator Jacky Rosen is spearheading an effort to bring federal dollars to southern Nevada to help during heat emergencies.

On Friday, UNLV posted on its account on the social media page “X” that Canvas’ WebCampus system had been restored, though it cautioned students to safeguard any “essential” course materials.