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Video: High-risk groups benefit from lung-cancer screening

On the eve of the Great American Smokeout, a reminder that it’s good to get screened, even if you’ve quit smoking.

Nov 20, 2013

UNMC national study: Distracted driving killing more pedestrians, bicyclists

From 2005 to 2010, pedestrians killed by distracted drivers went up almost 50 percent; for cyclists, 30 percent.

Nov 20, 2013

Meet Omaha’s “Sexperts” at Dec. 3 Science Cafe

Omaha is home to four sex researchers, sometimes called sexologists, who form the Omaha-based Midlands Sexual Health Research Collaborative (MSHRC). The team has broad expertise in men's and women's sexual health, sexual literacy, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender populations, HIV and STDs. Meet these “sexperts” at the next Omaha Science Café, at 7 p.m. Dec. […]

Nov 20, 2013

Discounted UNO hockey tickets still available

This weekend’s series against Miami University is the last opportunity to access November’s promotional ticket prices.

Nov 19, 2013

LiveGreen: Check the new recycle bins and win

Two contests celebrate the rollout of the enhanced recycling effort.

Nov 19, 2013

Behind the Diagnosis

Patient’s uniqueness affects treatment outcomes

Nov 19, 2013

Legislative staff members tour UNMC

Group receives information on the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, other university initiatives.

Nov 19, 2013

UNMC's Ali Sadiq, M.B.B.S., at left, speaks with legislative staff members at the Stanley M. Truhlsen Eye Institute during the tour.

Lecture on Kennedy assassination set for noon today

The free presentation will examine this pivotal moment in American history.

Nov 19, 2013

Excavation work begins on Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center

Crews are working six days a week on the site.

Nov 19, 2013

Excavation work will last through December. (Photo courtesy Peter Iwen, Ph.D.)

UNMC, CSM nursing students team to help needy

Second Project Linus blanket-making event seeks volunteers, donations.

Nov 18, 2013

Last year, UNMC College of Nursing students Chelsey Larsen, Kassie Finn, Emily Myers and Paula Byrd were part of a cadre of students who participated in the Project Linus event.