News: Division of Health Sciences

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Business and Community |

For nearly 20 years, UNLV Dental Medicine professor Christina Demopoulos has helped Southern Nevada children improve their dental health.

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Campus News |

School of Nursing grad student Erika Kimble finds success as an entrepreneur in the dermatology field.

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Campus News |

A collection of news stories highlighting UNLV’s response to COVID-19 and faculty experts who have helped the community make sense of the pandemic and its impact to daily life.

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Business and Community |

UNLV experts provide tips and tricks for your dinner, workout routine.

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Research |

New UNLV study finds that drivers of flashy cars are less likely to yield for pedestrians.

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Research |

How does the body react when you nix sugar from your diet? UNLV nutritionist Samantha Coogan shares a winning solution for withdrawal symptoms, and what to expect when they’re over.

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People |

After nearly losing her life in a car accident and being told she wouldn’t walk again, the public health professor is beating insurmountable odds and thriving at UNLV.

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Research |

UNLV study provides an in-depth look at new fathers’ experiences with PPD.

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Campus News |

Packing your lunch doesn’t have to stop once you grow up. UNLV nutritionist offers tips on how to pack a healthy, affordable midday meal.

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Business and Community |

UNLV nurse practitioner offers expertise after national task force releases new recommendation.

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Research |

Discount stores offer a good option to both low-income and budget shoppers, UNLV research finds.

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Campus News |

UNLV's School of Public Health now one of just 66 schools in the world recognized by the Council of Education for Public Health and the first in Nevada.