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UAB women’s health physician discusses how to avoid overheating and dehydration while pregnant.

UAB’s Yusen Zhai, Ph.D., offers insights and understanding of men’s mental health, and how loved ones can help.

About 1 percent to 2 percent of people in the United States have hidradenitis suppurativa, and it most commonly affects women who are African American or biracial.

Experts at UAB dive into the benefits of indoor and outdoor gardening and give their advice on how to get started.

A UAB engineer provides information about the risks and prevention methods associated with electric shock drowning in fresh bodies of water.

UAB expert says wearing sunscreen and getting checked regularly by a dermatologist can be key in preventing skin cancer this summer.

Reducing screen time, increasing physical activities and creating non-screen-related hobbies can help protect children’s eyes from irritation and strain.

As we come to the end of graduation season, UAB’s director of Student Counseling Services shares several ways for recent college graduates to improve and maintain their mental health.

Megan Hays, Ph.D., explores five common productivity killers and offers practical solutions to overcome them.

Quitting smoking can provide a plethora of health benefits, including better breathing, more energy, and an improved sense of taste and smell, within just a few days.

Healthcare Decisions Day is April 16, and UAB experts are providing recommendations for how to get started with advance care planning.

Looking to lose weight or get more nutrients in a convenient way? UAB’s Lizzy Davis, Ph.D., breaks down one of social media’s latest trends — powders.

UAB experts says that individuals can prevent or decrease symptoms of sleep apnea by making small lifestyle changes.

Name-brand water bottles have become the newest trend, but what happens when they are not properly cleaned? One UAB expert explains how bottles are a breeding ground for mold and bacteria.

Individuals in their 20s and 30s should be aware of the warning signs of colon cancer to know when to seek medical attention.

A UAB physics expert breaks down the details and history of why we recognize the Gregorian calendar leap year.

A healthy lifestyle is about small changes over time that build upon each other.

One UAB expert offers thoughts on the viral “sleepy girl mocktail.”

Any woman can be at risk for any gynecologic cancer. Risk tends to increase with age, and there is always a heightened possibility of cancer due to family history or race.

Megan Hays, Ph.D., is offering five tips on how to combat loneliness this year.

A UAB expert is offering some of their top tips on how to avoid holiday heart syndrome and enjoy a heart-healthy holiday season.

UAB’s Christopher Ballmann, Ph.D., explains the positive and negative impacts of music preference on exercise and athletic performance.

With people consuming media from dozens of different news sources, including social media, a UAB librarian explains how to avoid mistaking mis- or disinformation for the real thing.

UAB’s Ben Meadows, Ph.D., provides valuable insights into the projected trends for holiday sales and the potential impact on seasonal hiring in the retail sector.

Most seizures occur in non-medical settings. A UAB epilepsy expert provides information on best practices to help individuals during a seizure.

UAB registered dietitian nutritionist Kelly Berg’s work in nutrition communication offers invaluable guidance in navigating these complexities and empowering consumers to make well-informed dietary choices.

Maintain good dental health this Halloween by indulging that night, controlling candy intake after the binge, eating more chocolates than sticky, sour candy and brushing teeth twice daily.

Dedicating a specific day and time, cooking in batches for convenience, doing meal prep in advance and using smart cooking tools like slow cookers and sheet pans can help save time, money and maintain a healthy diet.

UAB diabetes expert serves up tailgating hacks to make football season fun and diabetes-friendly.

Physicians in the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB are advancing the field of thyroid care with cutting-edge, patient-specific procedures and collaborative research investigations.