It's World AIDS Day, a day when more people can become more aware of the disease and perhaps unite in the fight against HIV.

When it comes to tragedy and natural disaster, some people turn to social media to express support or empathy.

Is there life on other planets? A recent study by Jason Steffen from the University of Nevada in Las Vegas is shedding new light on this persistently challenging question.

It was 34 years ago, in 1981, that the first patients of the HIV virus were identified. Today, there remain 36.9 million people worldwide living with HIV.

It was 34 years ago, in 1981, that the first patients of the HIV virus were identified. Today, there remain 36.9 million people worldwide living with HIV.

The UNLV School of Medicine will rely on clinical partnerships with University Medical Center, Sunrise Hospital, the VA Medical Center in North Las Vegas and Dignity Health Nevada to train the 60 students per year who will be starting classes beginning in 2017, according to a key document submitted today as part of the school's accreditation process.

Men who use their dogs to pick up women might be on to something: New research has found that having a pet makes a person more attractive to the opposite sex.

The debate over Confederate symbols on American college campuses has reached the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and the school is fighting back. University President Len Jessup released a statement Monday backing the institution's nickname, the Rebels, and mascot, "Hey Reb!" He denied allegations that the character had any connection to the Confederacy, according to the Associated Press.

UNLV President Len Jessup stated Monday that he supports both the use of the Rebel nickname and the Hey Reb mascot, and believes the majority of students do as well.