News: Division of Health Sciences

Four employees were honored as employees of the year for their contributions to campus.

This monthly award program recognizes classified staff employees who go above and beyond and contribute an extra something while on the job.

Temperature Shifts and Invasive Plants Contribute to Disruption in Re-Establishment of Native Vegetation; Recovery Can Take Up to 65 Years

Professors in a wide range of disciplines captured top teaching honors at the end of spring semester.

Dental student establishes clinic to provide free treatment for veterans and National Guard troops.

Cholesterol, Triglyceride Levels of 20 Previously Sedentary Men Improved Throughout 20-Year Exercise Program

Element 117 Created at Research Facility in Dubna, Russia; Data Analysis Support Provided by UNLV Researchers

While drought conditions in the West continue to produce record drops in water levels at Lake Mead, a rising tide of research at UNLV seeks to address some of the region's most pressing water issues.

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.

Students put down books and pick up passports for unique learning experiences.

Elevated mercury levels in canned tuna may put your health at risk.

UNLV Researchers Test Three National Brands’ Canned Tuna for Mercury; More than Half Exceed EPA Guidelines