Dying Young: Americans Under Age 25 Face Higher Death Rates than Peers in Other Affluent Nations
New report shows lower life expectancy for young Americans; 'aggressive action' needed to increase survival rates for infants, children, young adults
New report shows lower life expectancy for young Americans; 'aggressive action' needed to increase survival rates for infants, children, young adults
Program offers a hotline for doctors to call when troubled youths are in their offices for physical care.
Dianne Galgana focuses on well-child care and management of common pediatric acute illnesses.
Dr. Mayra Jones-Betancourt takes seriously her role as the Latino Medical Student Faculty Advisor at the medical school.
UNLV’s Director of Bioethics explores whether vaccine-refusing parents will reconsider their beliefs in light of COVID-19.
New studies that expectant mothers should know about warn against marijuana use.
Medical ethicist Dr. Johan Bester on the balance between public health and the individual’s rights and questions on parental authority and the obligation of physicians to protect society.
A new study reveals stark disparities in mortality risk among children and youth across several measures of parental socioeconomic status.
Studies show that young surgical patients fare better when treated by pediatric surgeons.
UNLV School of Medicine director of bioethics addresses the role of vaccinations and the controversy surrounding them.
Busy physician and mother Rooman Ahad balances caring for other people's children with raising her own young ones.
Pediatric infectious diseases specialist Dr. David Di John has spent decades combating deadly diseases including HIV/AIDS.