News: Division of Health Sciences

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A study by UNLV ecologist Scott Abella shows that full recovery of desert ecosystems after a wildfire can take up to 65 years.

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Nursing Professor Outlines Strategies for and Benefits of Smoking Cessation; Leads Effort to Eliminate Tobacco Use on Area College Campuses by 2012

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Residency program started by UNLV nursing professor bolsters retention among Nevada nurses.
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Helpful Hints from UNLV Nutrition Researcher – and Mom – Molly Michelman Make Eating Right Easy and Fun for Kids
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UNLV Team To Survey Students and Staff, Draft Tobacco Free Campus Policies and Introduce Cessation Programs at UNLV, CSN and Nevada State
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Four employees were honored as employees of the year for their contributions to campus.

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This monthly award program recognizes classified staff employees who go above and beyond and contribute an extra something while on the job.

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Temperature Shifts and Invasive Plants Contribute to Disruption in Re-Establishment of Native Vegetation; Recovery Can Take Up to 65 Years
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Professors in a wide range of disciplines captured top teaching honors at the end of spring semester.

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Dental student establishes clinic to provide free treatment for veterans and National Guard troops.

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Cholesterol, Triglyceride Levels of 20 Previously Sedentary Men Improved Throughout 20-Year Exercise Program

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Element 117 Created at Research Facility in Dubna, Russia; Data Analysis Support Provided by UNLV Researchers