In The News: Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV

Las Vegas Sun

When Joshua Khorsandi moved to Las Vegas last year to start at UNLV’s Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine, he noticed many restaurants using plastic cutting boards to prepare food.

KSNV-TV: News 3

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has signed off on the first new type of pain reliever to be approved in more than two decades.

Las Vegas Weekly

Lawmakers have convened in Carson City this week to kick off the 83rd regular session of the Nevada Legislature. They’re working with a Democratic majority and Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo, who vetoed a record 75 bills in the 2023 session.

Bustle

Figuring out what to do for your first Valentine's Day as a couple can be daunting, to say the least. If you haven't been with your partner for very long, then you might not know if you're even ready to celebrate a romantic holiday — much less know where you'd like to go to dinner. It can quickly turn into a high-pressure situation.

KSNV-TV: News 3

Soaring egg prices continue as farmers work to prevent bird flu infections.

KVVU-TV: Fox 5

A new housing development coming to the Las Vegas Valley is being called the first of its kind for Southern Nevada, offering resources to those with mental health challenges or those escaping homelessness.

Las Vegas Weekly

Nevada ranks close to last in the nation when it comes to its ratio of physicians to residents. According to data published by the American Association of Medical Colleges in 2021, Nevada had only 218.5 physicians per 100,000 people, ranking it 45th for active physicians per capita. Additionally, Nevada ranked 48th for primary care physicians and 49th for general surgeons.

KLAS-TV: 8 News Now

A UNLV medical school graduate is working to change the number of deaths resulting from motorcycle crashes.

KLAS-TV: 8 News Now

If you’re feeling sick this flu season, doctors said it is a good idea to grab a mask if you’re leaving home as the spread of covid flu and RSV are on the rise, according to the Southern Nevada Health District.

Medscape

New research suggests the zero alcohol products (ZAP) trend has reached teens. But whether these beverages drive healthier behaviors, act as a gateway to alcohol use, or both, is unknown.

Medscape

New research suggests the zero alcohol products (ZAP) trend has reached teens. But whether these beverages drive healthier behaviors, act as a gateway to alcohol use, or both, is unknown.

KSNV-TV: News 3

With the massive California wildfires continuing to burn, the National Weather Service (NWS) has been worried about the whipping winds picking back up.