In The News: Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics
New research from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, has revealed that male smokers are at increased risk for osteoporosis, fractures and premature death.
Male smokers are more likely to develop osteoporosis and fractures than nonsmokers because of weakened bones, a study found.
Monkeypox has now been found in 12 U.S. states as part of an outbreak that has seen over 700 confirmed cases worldwide.
Verizon didn’t keep up with requirements meant to stop the spread of a dangerous bacteria.
The positive test was revealed the same day the CDC reported that there have been 21 confirmed cases across the US
There’s been an uptick in COVID-19 cases in Clark County. We examine why and look at new program to survey wastewater to detect coronavirus outbreaks early. Plus, a new statewide program aims to bring more funding and financial services to small businesses owned by minorities and women in Nevada.
There’s been an uptick in COVID-19 cases in Clark County. We examine why and look at new program to survey wastewater to detect coronavirus outbreaks early. Plus, a new statewide program aims to bring more funding and financial services to small businesses owned by minorities and women in Nevada.
The culprit here is a fungus that for some people can be very dangerous.
As reports of drug-resistant fungus ‘Candida Auris’ circulate around Southern Nevada hospitals, medical experts told 8 News Now everyone should be aware, but only a specific group of people should be concerned.
A new wave of COVID-19 infections has hit southern Nevada, caused by a new omicron subvariant, decreased immunity and riskier behavior, a senior official of the Southern Nevada Health District said on Wednesday.
A fresh wave of COVID-19 infections has hit Southern Nevada, triggered by a new omicron subvariant, waning immunity and riskier behavior, a top official with the Southern Nevada Health District said Wednesday.
A fresh wave of COVID-19 infections has hit Southern Nevada, triggered by a new omicron subvariant, waning immunity and riskier behavior, a top official with the Southern Nevada Health District said Wednesday.