Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S., but its impact isn’t equal across communities. African Americans are significantly more likely to die from heart disease—even though many have similar or lower cholesterol levels. So, what’s driving this gap, and what can be done to close it?

The event is back for its 18th year where young chefs from around the world get mentorship opportunities from world-renowned chefs.

Dinner and program to be held at the Wynn Las Vegas on April 21

The gaming industry is closely exploring the use of AI, but regulators and operators don't seem to be on the same page.

A 2018 study from UNLV and the local nonprofit Tortoise Group estimated that more than 150,000 desert tortoises are being kept as pets throughout the Valley. Backyard breeding is a major driver of this overpopulation problem, and there simply aren’t enough people to house all of them. Ill-suited for the wild, roughly 1,000 of these captive creatures are displaced or put up for adoption annually.

There are a few key items UNLV assistant professor Thomas Bjelic doesn’t leave the house without: his keys, his wallet … and his microphone. A sound designer for more than 30 years, Bjelic has built a career on a lifetime of listening. He’s amassed hundreds of credits while working on blockbuster horror franchises like Saw, BBC sci-fi thrillers like Orphan Black and films for the father of body horror, David Cronenberg.

Absenteeism that rose dramatically during Covid-19 has failed to return to pre-pandemic levels. The costs are mounting

People with diabetes are often leery of eating potatoes, a high-glycemic food that can raise blood sugar. But research done at the University of Nevada Las Vegas on behalf of the Alliance for Potato Research and Education, found that, far from being problematic, potatoes are full of nutrients and can improve heart health for people with type 2 diabetes.

U.S. President Donald Trump will look to brush off concerns about the economy and the sagging political prospects of his Republican Party during a campaign-style swing through the battleground states of Nevada and Arizona this week, as the war with Iran pushes gasoline prices higher. Trump is set to use a Thursday stop in Las Vegas to tout his tax and immigration bill ‌that includes campaign promises tailored to court hourly and hospitality workers.