School of Public Health News
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Current Public Health News
Roundup of the hottest news headlines featuring UNLV students and staff.
Former UNLV lineman Ammir Aziz uses his experience to block suicide in young people of color through the nonprofit The Defensive Line.
School of Public Health's partnership with the nonprofit addresses mental health issues in Southern Nevada.
News highlights featuring UNLV students and staff who made (refreshing) waves in the headlines.
The native Nevadan and triple alumna is devoted to making our community better through the Nevada Institute for Children's Research & Policy.
The 30-member team under the direction of Abby Wood took special care after Dec. 6 to repair damage to the Student Union.
Public Health In The News
A new virus has emerged in the U.S. and though it has a cuddly name, it's not one to take lightly. Oropouche virus, which is also sometimes called "sloth fever," has the potential to be deadly.
A new virus has emerged in the U.S. and though it has a cuddly name, it's not one to take lightly. Oropouche virus, which is also sometimes called "sloth fever," has the potential to be deadly.
We all need some pointers for introspection in our spiritual journey. Here I present ten sutras or pointers for a positive spiritual life.
The pandemic may be officially over, but many people are still being affected by the COVID virus. Not only are people continuing to get it (in fact, the Food and Drug Administration may greenlight updated COVID vaccines this week), some people are experiencing lingering symptoms that just won’t go away.
An alarming new strain of mpox, known as Clade 1, is feared to be spreading undetected in the UK, experts have warned. This comes after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared outbreaks in Africa a global health emergency and Swedish authorities confirmed Europe's first human case.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued an update on Europe's prospect of another lockdown as mpox spreads like wildfire. Mpox is a viral disease that causes fluid-filled skin lesions, fever and in severe cases, death. A dangerous new variant, called Clade 1b, is gripping parts of Central and West Africa. It is also spreading beyond the continent.
