In The News: School of Public Health
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If you thought you left your allergies back in the Midwest or California, you might be in for an unpleasant surprise. We desert-dwellers have it better than most—we’re the 53rd-worst city for allergens—but we’re still not in the clear.
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Chris Singer approaches patients and their families sitting in a doctor’s waiting room with a smile every time.
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Chris Singer approaches patients and their families sitting in a doctor’s waiting room with a smile every time.
On average, female doctors made $105,000 less than male doctors last year, and the gender pay gap actually increased.
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Spring time is upon us and that means allergies. UNLV's Pollen Program researchers study everyday ways to help you say good bye to those springtime sneezes. With their help, learn what plants affect you and what parts of the valley to avoid.
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Researchers with UNLV 's Pollen Monitoring Program expect a high pollen count across the Las Vegas valley.
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New research from UNLV shows just what allergens are lurking in which neighborhoods.
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Mild winters in Reno and Las Vegas paved the way for an early start to the 2018 allergy season.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is starting a new chapter under the direction of former pharma executive Alex Azar, who was sworn in as the new Secretary on January 29. How will Azar's leadership shape US.. public health policy and what can physicians expect from his tenure in the way of healthcare reform?
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With the help of UNLV and the city of Las Vegas, residents living in older parts of the city can apply for the free removal of lead-based paint and other health hazards such as mold and pests.
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UNLV is working to make some of the oldest homes in Las Vegas safer.
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Dangerous health hazards could be hiding in your home and making you sick.