Many families in the northeast Las Vegas valley are often faced with barriers, one of which is pediatric health care. “We were able to see that the community was in need,” Pamela Girgis, a pediatric nurse practitioner with UNLV said. “80% or more of the kids we see are uninsured.”

Students at three east valley schools now have access to free healthcare services on-site at William H. Bailey Middle School. The Bailey Clinic is one of two clinics serving Clark County kids as part of a two-year pilot program through the UNLV School of Medicine.

A psychologist at the University of Nevada Las Vegas and creator of the Superhero Stress Management, Tanya Crabb has incorporated comic books into her therapy sessions.

University of Nevada, Las Vegas, researchers have identified a correlation between Alzheimer's disease and specific gut microbiota populations. In a paper published in Scientific Reports titled "Genetic correlations between Alzheimer's disease and gut microbiome genera," the researchers explain how they narrowed the search down to a half dozen disease-correlated microbes, with one related to the most significant risk.

Preparing the next generation of medical professionals is the goal of UNLV's new Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine building in the Las Vegas Medical District.

A team of local scientists believes they have a way to help slow the potential spread of a deadly fungus.

Every relationship has its rough patches. But what really matters is how you and your partner interact on a regular basis.

A small amount of evidence suggests that Candida auris — a potentially deadly fungus causing outbreaks in Southern Nevada hospitals and nursing facilities — is spreading outside of medical settings, health authorities said.

The answer is, of course, complex. AI certainly provides benefits in education contexts, but they’re counterbalanced by notes of caution.

Tensions between the brain, the gut, and the makeup of its microbial inhabitants appear to play a critical role in the development of neurodegenerative conditions.

Healthcare services are now available to families who need them most. UNLV's School of Medicine has opened two new clinics offering free healthcare services.

Scientific researchers at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas are looking at traffic related injuries and fatalities - to help shape safety recommendations and give insight into risky driving behaviors among Nevadans.