Reusing clean, undamaged plastic bottles with water is generally safe, but bacteria can grow over time. Avoid refilling bottles with sweetened or perishable drinks to reduce health risks. Switching to reusable metal or glass bottles helps reduce plastic waste.

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.

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.

In this day and age, it can seem like food safety-related news is always on our radar. From produce recalls that disrupt supply chains to deli meat recalls surrounding popular brands like Boar's Head, it can seem like shopping at the grocery store always carries a risk. But the bad news is that restaurants may not be better.

You may not think that within the first few minutes of sitting down at a restaurant you're coming into contact with the germiest items. But according to infectious disease epidemiologist Dr. Brian Labus, Associate Professor at the UNLV School of Public Health, you may want to bring hand sanitizer with you on your next night out.

Mice and scorpions are increasingly active this time of year. Las Vegas exterminators say construction and population growth are part of the reason.