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The safest place to exercise is at home or outside; but if you must go to the gym, follow these steps.

Cloth face masks must cover the mouth and nose and fit snugly against the side of the face.

The coronavirus crisis has introduced a lot of new words into daily vocabulary. Get translations to better understand how the disease spreads and what can be done to stop it.

The novel coronavirus can live on certain surfaces for up to two to three days.

Hear from UAB experts on the differences of COVID-19, flu, alleriges and colds.

Taking flotation devices off children can be a scary topic, but the UAB aquatics team provides five signs to help know when your child is ready.

By protecting yourself from the spread of bacteria, you can keep your New Year’s resolution to exercise more while also avoiding illnesses.

Breakouts are common, and knowing what causes them may help patients with treatment.

UAB social work professor Stacy Moak provides best practices on avoiding abduction during the holiday season and every day of your life.

As the fall months approach, the potential for seasonal allergies, runny noses and sinus infections increases.

UAB School of Optometry expert explains ways to properly care of your contact lenses.

Knowing if — and when — their child needs braces is key for parents.

UAB computer science experts provide advice on how to protect your personal information from mobile devices and smart speakers.

Research shows that individuals who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder are not just war veterans, but anyone who has experienced some form of severe life trauma.

Eight tips to help parents encourage healthy eating for their children.

A pediatrician shares safety tips that parents can keep in mind as summer rages on.

Spending time outdoors may seem as sweet as honey, but a UAB pediatrician says sting allergies can bee a real buzzkill if you are not careful.

Spaying and neutering dogs can increase health and lifespan.

A UAB dietitian answers questions about eating disorders to raise awareness about the illnesses during National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, which is from Feb. 25-March 3.

Many people experience mood and energy changes during winter months, but is that a real medical condition?

Jessica Martindale’s perfect vision was quickly tested after her infant son inadvertently scratched her cornea. Thankfully, physicians at UAB Callahan Eye Hospital were there to help.

With one in four high school students’ using e-cigarettes, UAB experts want parents to be aware of vaping’s harmful effects.

Most people refrain from calling attention to an unusual bulge in their lower abdomen. But it could be a potentially dangerous condition that needs to be discussed with your doctor right away.

UAB experts share insight on what leads a person to have suicidal thoughts or actions, and how friends and family can help.

The key to preventing overhydration is to let your body tell you when you need a drink.

As parents check off their children’s back-to-school needs, vaccinations should be top of the list.

Spotting the signs of child abuse and knowing how to report it are the first steps to ending the cycle of abuse.

Ketogenic, Whole30 and paleo diets aren’t convenience diets — they can cause challenges for eating out and cause a strain on your wallet — but they do provide whole food solutions.

Kidney stones impact one in 10 people and can lead to acute kidney injury; multiple episodes can result in long-term renal issues.

Doctoral student Jonathan Adams offers tips to identify and address bullying based on psychology research.