You can add more risk of broken bones to the long list of health harms that smoking poses to men.

A UNLV research team analyzed nearly 30,000 broken bone cases reported over the past three decades in 27 research publications and found that smoking increases the risk of breaking a bone by as much as 37%.

As medical advancements contribute to an ever-aging population, researchers call on consumers to pay attention to the link between smoking and osteoporotic fractures, which are a major cause of disability and premature death for older people.

A new study from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) has revealed that male smokers – who, demographically, are more likely than women to light up - are also placing themselves at a significantly increased risk exposed to a higher risk of osteoporosis, bone fractures, and early death.

Women are more than four times more likely than men to develop osteoporosis, but a new meta-analysis by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, has found men who smoke are closing that gap.

New research from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, has revealed that male smokers are at increased risk for osteoporosis, fractures and premature death.

Male smokers are more likely to develop osteoporosis and fractures than nonsmokers because of weakened bones, a study found.

Monkeypox has now been found in 12 U.S. states as part of an outbreak that has seen over 700 confirmed cases worldwide.

When you think about potential vectors for disease, Verizon probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But this week, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the findings of a three-year investigation into cooling towers on buildings throughout the state. It did not look good for Verizon.

Verizon didn’t keep up with requirements meant to stop the spread of a dangerous bacteria.

The positive test was revealed the same day the CDC reported that there have been 21 confirmed cases across the US

There’s been an uptick in COVID-19 cases in Clark County. We examine why and look at new program to survey wastewater to detect coronavirus outbreaks early. Plus, a new statewide program aims to bring more funding and financial services to small businesses owned by minorities and women in Nevada.