UNLV study uses 18 private yards to track how mosquitoes survive, spread disease in Clark County

The source of America's biggest Cyclospora outbreak in years remains a mystery – but experts say there is one alarming way the parasite could, in theory, spread.

UNLV researchers are working with former football players and professional fighters to track head injuries and brain damage. 

Federal health officials are investigating a multistate Cyclospora outbreak linked to recalled iceberg lettuce. Brian Labus, infectious disease expert and associate professor at UNLV's School of Public Health, joined ARC Reno Tuesday morning to explain what consumers should know.

There is no food prep without washing produce properly. I spoke with health professionals to debunk common mistakes.

Expert says Nevada is lucky right now, but health officials expect cases before year’s end.

Complete recovery from gallbladder surgery varies from person to person and depends on the type of surgery and any complications.

According to the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 228.4 million people (79.2%) over the age of 12 years mentioned having drunk alcohol in their lifetime, and 178.7 million people (62.0%) in this age group reported that they drank in the past year.

UNLV disease expert says contaminated produce has not been shipped to the Las Vegas area.

Health officials in Southern Nevada are investigating a case of cyclosporiasis in a Clark County resident who traveled out of state.

UNLV infectious disease epidemiologist Dr. Brian Labus said tracking outbreaks like this can take weeks as investigators trace the food supply chain from farms to restaurants.

On most report cards, a B grade is pretty alright. It could be better, but the majority of folks look at it as representing a respectable effort and a degree of success. When it comes to the health inspector grades that sit in the front windows of restaurants, however, public opinion can be quite different.