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Seven Honored with Summit Awards For Commitment to Reducing Cancer in Nevada
08.29.2025
Six individuals and one organization were honored Wednesday, Aug. 27 by the Nevada Cancer Coalition for their dedidcation to reducing the burden of…
Reducing PFAS Exposure in Nevada: Local, State, and Federal Policy Solutions
08.21.2025
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large class of human-made chemicals that have been used since the 1940s in countless consumer and…
Making Cities Healthier: How Walkable Neighborhoods Can Help Prevent Cancer and Other Chronic Diseases
08.13.2025
Have you ever wondered why some neighborhoods feel more inviting for a stroll than others? Walkability—how friendly an area is for walking—has…
How Pairing Mammograms with Lung Cancer Screening Could Save More Women’s Lives
08.04.2025
When you think about cancer screening for women, mammograms likely come to mind first. After all, breast cancer awareness campaigns and regular…
Game Theory Explains Why Reasonable Parents Make Vaccine Choices That Fuel Outbreaks
07.30.2025
Y. Tony Yang, George Washington University and Avi Dor, George Washington University
When outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases such as…
How Proposed Changes to the USPSTF Could Threaten Cancer Prevention and Early Detection
07.28.2025
In the weeks following the Supreme Court’s decision in Kennedy v. Braidwood, the U.S. health policy and medical communities are ringing alarm bells…
UNLV Med Students Partner with Thomas Dermatology For FREE Skin Check Event Aug. 11
07.24.2025
An estimated 200 people can get free skin cancer checks at a free skin check clinic Aug. 11 at the Durango Hills YMCA at 3521 N. Durango Dr. The…
Get Creative for a Cause: Register Now for the 2nd Annual Bras for a Cause Event
07.22.2025
We're kicking off Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October in a bold, fun, and meaningful way—and we want you to be part of it.
Registration is…
Air Pollution and Lung Cancer in Never-Smokers: What New Science Means for Nevada
07.17.2025
When most people think of lung cancer, smoking is the first risk factor that comes to mind. But a groundbreaking new study published in Nature…
July is UV Safety Month: Be Sun Smart Nevada!
07.15.2025
Every summer, Nevadans embrace our beautiful outdoors—the parks, pools, lakes, and mountain trails. But July isn’t just about fun in the sun—it’s…