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Housed in the UNLV School of Public Health, the Department of Social and Behavioral Health consists of faculty who engage in research and develop and evaluate community-based programs that promote health and disease prevention. Our students learn to identify high-risk behaviors or trends in specific populations, as well as propose solutions that aim to improve overall public health in communities.
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After an unexpected start in public health, this professor of social and behavioral health is uncovering the complexities of substance misuse and childhood trauma.
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Moringa oleifera is commonly known as the drumstick tree (referring to its long, slender seed pods used in curries) or the miracle tree (also known as Sahjan in Hindi). M. oleifera is a native tree of the sub-Himalayan regions of Northwest India, which is now indigenous to many regions around the world.
Ageing is the primary risk factor for cataracts, with about two-thirds of people over 80 years affected.
Among all the stressors identified, intergenerational conflict emerged as one of the most significant.
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused by Borrelia burgdorferi and transmitted to humans through a bite from black-legged (deer) ticks.
Antidepressants are prescription medications primarily used to treat depression, anxiety, and several other long-term health conditions. According to a recent article (2026) published in BMJ Mental Health, 16.6% Americans were on antidepressants.
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are dietary products usually containing multiple treated industrial ingredients, including substances extracted from foods (oils, fats, sugar, starch) and additives like artificial flavors, colors, or emulsifiers. They are designed to be greatly palatable, convenient, and shelf-stable, and are rapidly replacing fresh foods. Examples include sugary beverages, packaged snacks, ready-to-eat products, packaged breads and cereals, reconstituted meats, and so on. UPFs, including beverages, have now become the leading food consumption patterns around the world. Consumption of UPFs increases the risks for overweight/obesity, heart disease, metabolic disease, diabetes, and cancers.
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