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UNLV study suggests assuming cancer rates by race may be deceptive

A recent UNLV-led study comparing cancer deaths in U.S. and Caribbean-born black populations in Florida found some huge disparities between the groups, suggesting that analysis of cancer rates solely by race can paint an inaccurate picture of a diverse enclave.

UNLV offers group therapy to cope with election results

In the days since Nov. 8, UNLV’s Center for Individual, Couple and Family Counseling has seen clients who say they’re frightened, upset or worried by the process and outcome of the presidential election.

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Mariachi madness at Sam Boyd Stadium — PHOTOS

Nearly 900 Clark County School District student musicians in grades 6-12 gathered at Sam Boyd Stadium on Saturday in an attempt to set a new world record for the largest amount of mariachis performing.

UNLV using neuroscience to design rooms for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s patients

They’re moments when the design of a room and the objects in it become glaringly problematic for people suffering from health problems, and they’re the types of design gaps UNLV’s new master’s degree program in health care interior design hopes to resolve.

Receiving a degree in social work in Nevada requires extra schooling

When Lois moved here from California, she expected to get a therapist’s license with no problem. After all, she had a master’s degree in marriage family therapy (MFT) and art therapy. But the board denied her application. She needed more training to practice in Nevada.

Brown University now provides students with free tampons

Brown University students are returning to classes this semester to find free tampons and sanitary napkins in academic building bathrooms.

Officials say Las Vegas Medical District’s economic vital signs improving

A slow but steady journey with occasional spurts of impressive growth — that’s how Las Vegas Deputy City Manager Scott Adams sees the future of the Las Vegas Medical District now that the UNLV School of Medicine is becoming a reality.