Her 'UTI' was actually brain inflammation, and at least 64% of us carry the hidden trigger

A national study conducted by the USA Swimming Foundation, the University of Memphis, and the University of Nevada-Las Vegas found that 60% of African American children and 45% of Hispanic children do not know how to swim.

Various teas are popular these days, and the health benefits of each have been studied. There is a lot of mystification about the benefits of each. So, here is a summary of these health benefits.

The goal is to bring together patients, parents, providers, and partner organizations to protect Nevada residents against preventable diseases through a coordinated community education and training campaign, according to the university.

With record-high temperatures in March that created an optimal environment for the bloodsucking insects to breed, the timeline of mosquito season — traditionally lasting between late April and late October — has been effectively extended by a month, according to Louisa Messenger, an assistant professor at UNLV’s School of Public Health.

Milk has a shorter shelf life than many other foods, so this is a common concern. Most store-bought milk is pasteurized, a process that heats it to kill pathogens. But pasteurization doesn’t eliminate everything, explains food safety expert Brian Labus, Ph.D., M.P.H., REHS.

You craved cheese the whole way home or were about to throw together a sandwich. You open the fridge and…there is mold on the very cheese you planned to eat. You may have zero desire to eat the cheese anymore. But if you do, is it safe to cut the mold off the cheese and eat the rest?

Here’s when it’s safe to eat potatoes that have begun to sprout and when it’s better to toss ‘em altogether, according to official sources and food safety experts.

Federal data reveals fewer than three-quarters of Nevada toddlers received all recommended shots, raising concerns about disease prevention

Cancer that has been detected at an early stage and can be cured (possibly) with treatment and a plan of treatment determined by a urologist

Infectious disease experts explain how to know the difference.

The grants are part of a $300,000 investment by the CareSource Foundation to support community-based initiatives addressing one of three priority areas identified in the 2025 Southern Nevada Community Health Assessment: maternal and child health, immunization awareness and confidence and social drivers of health. The funding also includes a $150,000 grant for faculty-led research at the UNLV School of Public Health.