In The News: School of Public Health

Associated Press

Researchers at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas say nearly one-third of the state's kindergarteners are overweight or obese.

Las Vegas Sun

Nearly a third of Nevada children are considered obese by the time they enter kindergarten, according to a recent UNLV report.

KNPR News

March 8 is International Women's Day - the perfect time to reflect on the progress women have made, and the challenges they face all over the world. Late last year, Hanna Rosin wrote the book, "The End of Men," but men still dominate politics and business. Sheryl Sandberg's new book challenges women to "Lean In" to their careers, because many young women hold themselves back at work. Do you think that's good advice? Or does it ignore the plight of most working women?

HealthDay

A report last week that more than half of samples of brand-name canned tuna contained more mercury than deemed safe by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) raised concern among tuna lovers everywhere.