A UNLV professor and doctor is weighing in on the science behind the pandemic, as partisan politics are playing out in Washington.

Dr. Marc Kahn, professor and chief of hematology at UNLV's Department of Internal Medicine at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine, joined ARC Las Vegas and Evan Schreiber to clarify how safe and effective peptides really are and why they have become so popular in wellness, fitness, and anti-aging circles.

The notion of testosterone as an all-purpose elixir for strength and vitality is not supported by science. But medical experts say a decade of new research has bolstered the case for testosterone’s benefits for sexual health while allaying concerns about its impact on the heart.

New research is drawing attention to a critical link between women’s reproductive health and long-term heart health, with studies suggesting that some common gynecological conditions may raise the risk of serious cardiovascular problems later in life.

Results from a late-stage clinical trial of the pill daraxonrasib offers new hope for a notoriously deadly disease, doctors say.

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new sunscreen active ingredient for use in over-the-counter products, marking the first time in roughly 20 years that Americans will have access to a new formula.

Research shows that a novel pill helped people with advanced pancreatic cancer live longer, raising hopes of long-needed better treatments for one of the deadliest types of cancer. The drug is called daraxonrasib and it blocks a mutated protein that fuels tumor growth in more than 90% of pancreatic cancer cases — a target that had eluded treatment for decades.

Southern Nevada is seeing its first reported case of West Nile virus this season, with Clark County confirming an infection in a local resident.

Results from a late-stage clinical trial of the pill daraxonrasib offer new hope for a notoriously deadly disease, doctors say.

As you get ready to head out on your summer vacation, an expert is saying there's really one thing of vital importance that you should pack besides your passports and sunscreen.

Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that can occur when the body has an extreme response to an infection. In this case, the infection was pneumonia, which can start in the lungs and, in severe cases, lead to sepsis.

Having your period when you also have sickle cell disease (SCD) can pose unique challenges, including more severe cramps. Blood loss and fluctuating hormones can even set off a sickle cell crisis.