
Topic: health and medicine


Combating Obesity
Nursing professor addresses both physical and psychological aspects of losing weight.

Workplace Safety for Nurses
Preventing injuries an important issue for nurse retention.

Foreign-Trained Nurses and the American Workforce
Success of foreign-trained nurses boosted through communication skills training.

Preventing Caregiver Depression
Nursing professor hopes to prevent burnout in people caring for sick or elderly relatives.

20-Year Study: Long-Term Commitment to Regular Exercise Reduces Heart Disease Risk
Cholesterol, Triglyceride Levels of 20 Previously Sedentary Men Improved Throughout 20-Year Exercise Program

Sim City: The Clinical Skills Center of Las Vegas

Making the Rounds in Research
Increasing the number of graduates is still a priority, but UNLV’s School of Nursing also seeks to build its research and enhance understanding of the endeavor.

Young at Heart
A unique, 20-year study found that regular exercise, especially if continued over time, significantly reduces the risk of coronary heart disease in middle-aged and older men.

OPEN Project Takes on Obesity in Nevada
UNLV researchers examine the places and spaces that encourage Nevadans to get physical.

Nurses Learn in Real-World Setting

Putting Tuna to the Test
Elevated mercury levels in canned tuna may put your health at risk.