Gen Z women are described as ‘easily the most socially progressive segment of the American population.’ Meanwhile, men embrace conservatism.

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month we are asking “how's your health” during this very important time. Doctors we talked with say getting screened and looking into your family history when it comes to cancer are some of the most important things you can do to stay healthy.

The doctor leading life-saving breast cancer health initiatives and surgeries at UNLV got a special recognition in southern Nevada.

As a nurse with two decades in the medical field, Jill Nicole was well-versed in hospitals. But landing in a hospital bed of her own after suffering severe autoimmune issues as a result of her job’s stress was not in the career plans she’d drawn up.

When Herriot Tabuteau launched his drug development company, Axsome Therapeutics, in 2012, he decided to do things differently by focusing on treatments for brain disorders that are particularly challenging to develop. Now, he’s sitting on a $6 billion empire, according to Forbes.

Detect Alzheimer's disease early with a groundbreaking blood test that could change the game for millions of people worldwide! This revolutionary diagnostic tool can identify the disease years before symptoms appear, giving patients and their families a head start on treatment and care. The FDA just cleared the first blood test for identifying patients with amyloid pathology associated with Alzheimer’s disease — and part of the research behind its approval was conducted by leading experts at the UNLV Department of Brain Health, with chair and renowned brain health researcher, Jefferson Kinney, PhD, our guest for today’s Show. In this video, we'll dive into the science behind this innovative test, how it works, and what it means for the future of Alzheimer's research and treatment. If you or a loved one is at risk for Alzheimer's, you won't want to miss this!

High-impact sports like American football, soccer and rugby often involve repeated blows to the head, and although these impacts don't always cause concussions, a new study shows that even minor hits can damage the brain.

Nevada is grappling with a shortage of anesthesiologists, but the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is working to address the issue through its Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine. Dr. Lauren Hollifield, a member of the school's charter class, highlighted several factors contributing to the shortage, including a significant portion of the current workforce nearing retirement, operational pressures on hospitals and surgical centers, and rising demand due to increasing surgical volume.

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), a neurodegenerative disease often associated with athletes and military personnel, has been linked to the perpetrator of a mass shooting in Manhattan. Shane Tamura, a 27-year-old former high school football player, killed four people and himself in July at Blackstone's offices, mistakenly targeting the location instead of NFL headquarters. The New York City medical examiner confirmed Tamura's CTE diagnosis, which he had suspected, leaving a note requesting his brain be examined.

Plans for a label change for a drug said to be used to help with autism symptoms are underway. This is happening after FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary announced plans to speed up a label change earlier this week in a news conference. The announcement was also made at the same conference where President Trump made controversial claims about Tylenol being linked to autism.

A national health panel's decision to move away from universal COVID-19 vaccination recommendations has divided Southern Nevada residents, with some embracing personal choice while others express concern about public health implications.

Backlash has been quick and forceful, according to CNN, as other parts of the world woke up to President Donald Trump’s comments blaming – without solid evidence – acetaminophen and certain vaccines for autism in children.