Nicotine impacts bone health — upping chance of wrist, spine, other breaks by nearly 40%.

A collection of news stories highlighting the experts and student changemakers at UNLV.

One of the biggest rewards of public health, according to Gabriela Buccini, is the ability to make the world better for so many – in her case, mothers and babies. 

A collection of news stories highlighting the experts and events at UNLV.

Infectious disease expert Brian Labus' hopes and concerns as UNLV's spring semester starts.

UNLV public health professor became a go-to source for media in Nevada and worldwide on the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

As the pandemic tightened its grip on Nevada, the nation, and the world, UNLV responded in ways big and small. Members of the media also turned to UNLV's faculty experts for answers.

UNLV Public Health professor Brian Labus dismantles misperceptions about the COVID-19 vaccine and shares why it works, why it’s safe, and why everyone eligible should get it.