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Experts at the UAB Cardiovascular Institute and UAB St. Vincent’s say it is never too early or too late for women to begin protecting themselves from heart disease.
Research published in the journal Gut suggests that nutraceutical strategies restoring tryptophan metabolism and IPA levels may serve as both biomarkers and therapeutic approaches for diabetic retinopathy.
Ho-Wook Jun, Ph.D., has been awarded one of the University of Alabama System’s most prestigious honors, the McMahon-Pleiad Prize, for his contributions, which align with the system’s missions, values and core principals.
Procedures that remove plaque from a narrowed carotid artery in the neck or prop the artery open with a stent did not appear to be better at improving cognitive function than medications and lifestyle changes.
SACSCOC provides accreditation for higher education institutions across the Southeast that award associate, baccalaureate, master’s or doctoral degrees.
Veterans who experienced homelessness and received care in H-PACTs were more likely to consistently see the same primary care provider.
IncRNAs act like “switches,” turning off functionality for more than 3,000 genes that are essential for healthy brain functioning.
One UAB expert shares tips on preventing injuries and explains the benefits of hot and cold therapies in muscle recovery periods.
UAB researchers share a discovery that could pave the way for non‑addictive alternatives to opioid painkillers amid an era of rising overdose deaths.
By bringing food directly into neighborhoods, Live HealthSmart Alabama continues its mission to make good health simple, one community at a time.
The clinical trial represents a major step forward in finding new solutions for people living with treatment-resistant depression.
U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs gives UAB high marks, including a Top 5 national placement.
UAB has completed more than 16,000 organ transplants since 1968.
UAB researchers discovered that multiple myeloma is more common in men than in women through the Integrative Molecular and Genetic Epidemiology study.
The Primary Stroke Center Certification from The Joint Commission acknowledges hospitals that have demonstrated the critical elements necessary for improving stroke outcomes and delivering coordinated, timely care.
A new UAB study could help doctors better understand a chronic pain-causing condition associated with diabetes mellitus and ultimately improve pain relief treatment options for diabetic patients.
Michael Passarella, M.D., gastroenterologist at UAB St. Vincent’s offers tips on protecting the gut while taking antibiotics.
A UAB doctoral student is the only student member of the award-winning research team, recognized for his contributions to an AI model for climate science.
UAB experts, medical students and undergraduate students are dedicated to raising awareness of cervical cancer and promoting information on prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
As winter illnesses circulate, UAB experts warn about the impact of untreated sinus infections.
UAB is one of only 277 universities and colleges in the United States to have received the designation since 2006.
UAB researchers found that specific bacteria are believed to provoke inflammation that characterizes diseases such as Crohn’s disease.
A registered dietitian provides advice for helping children who may be choosy about what they eat enjoy mealtime without pressure or frustration.
Researchers at UAB recently received a grant to help develop a plan aimed at reducing crash fatality in Central Alabama through evidence-based enhancements.
After a devastating car accident, Garry Taylor, 71, had nearly a zero percent chance of survival. Pre-hospital blood extended his survival to allow him to get the lifesaving care he needed at UAB Hospital.
Poe will guide the vision for nursing across all UAB Medicine entities.
Cynthia Jones says her recovery time was minimal, and she was able to get back to her normal routine very quickly.
A UAB expert outlines strategies women and their partners can use when entering perimenopause.
Under the agreement, Southview Medical Group will be integrated into UAB St. Vincent’s.
New clinical services and specialty programs are expanding access to high-quality care in Birmingham and throughout Alabama.