In The News: Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV
A new UNLV study, published last week in the Journal of Family Issues, offers an in-depth view of new fathers’ experiences with postpartum depression (PPD).

A new study offers an in-depth view of new fathers' experiences with postpartum depression (PPD). The study explores issues they encounter and how they can move beyond barriers they face in receiving diagnoses and treatment of the little-known phenomenon.
It's increasingly common to hear about new moms suffering from the baby blues. But what about new dads?

While 2018 saw a slew of celebrities speaking openly about their struggles with mental health—Ariana Grande spoke of her anxiety and PTSD on her song “Sweetener;” Chrissy Teigen took to Twitter to discuss her postpartum depression; and Jon Hamm talked of his therapy and antidepressants—there’s still a stigma attached to seeking professional help.

While 2018 saw a slew of celebrities speaking openly about their struggles with mental health—Ariana Grande spoke of her anxiety and PTSD on her song “Sweetener;” Chrissy Teigen took to Twitter to discuss her postpartum depression; and Jon Hamm talked of his therapy and antidepressants—there’s still a stigma attached to seeking professional help.

After a decade in which Las Vegas rose from the depths of the Great Recession to a full recovery, this is an opportune time to look at our future and our immediate past.

Faun Botor is preparing to take the Step 1 test, which takes about eight hours to complete and is considered one of the most difficult exams in medical school.
Orbiting, zombieing, breadcrumbing… these are only a few trends that have emerged in today’s digital age of social media and online dating.

The University of Nevada Las Vegas School of Medicine just received $1.1 million in the form of a multi-year grant to study car crash and injury data to achieve a better understanding of how to prevent serious injuries and death.

The Valley Automall’s annual “12 Days of Christmas” presented an early Christmas on Dec. 7 when the Valley Automall Owners Association donated $2,500 to 14 local charities at ceremonies presented in the showroom of Lexus of Henderson.

Dissecting a virtual body has pluses, but some experts say the real thing teaches medical students empathy and respect.

Gov.-elect Steve Sisolak assembled a team of health-care policy experts Friday for what one of the moderators jokingly referred to as a speed dating session centered around behavioral health care, Medicaid, the ongoing shortage of medical providers and health-care costs.