College of arts and sciences

Soft drink consumption is a likely predictor of aggressive behavior, according to a new study from UAB.

Gender identity and genetic sex are distinctly variable when it comes to pain tolerance, according to a study published in the Journal of Pain Research.

Kecia M. Thomas will join UAB as the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

The cast hopes this “brand-new story with classic roots,” portrayed by a black family, will humanize the black experience for audiences.

Gonnerman’s experience includes managing Vanderbilt’s flagship library for the arts and sciences, humanities, social sciences, and interdisciplinary fields.

Scientists are racing to determine which genealogy most accurately represents the evolutionary history of sea turtles — a challenging proposition.

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

Fouad’s winning UAB Grand Challenge proposal is a comprehensive approach to addressing Alabama’s complex health problems and includes 90 partners on her team from communities, government, business, education and more.

Five-year, research-funding growth has grown by more than $154 million, marking a 34.4 percent increase in grants and awards won by faculty.

This first-of-its-kind study aims to address this information gap by examining total net worth in conjunction with five components of wealth.

A team of UAB researchers found even a small influence from AAT dogs is meaningful and valuable to someone after a life-changing spinal cord injury.

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.

Diet matters when it comes to depression. Teens who have a high-sodium, low-potassium diet are at a higher risk of depression.

UAB’s newest academic building, located on the university’s Campus green, will serve College of Arts and Sciences faculty, staff and students.

Research shows that young children are at a particular risk for pedestrian injuries in parking lots, and interventions should be made to decrease this risk.

Sensory processing difficulties, which affect one in six people, can make public spaces a nightmare and lead to traumatic meltdowns. A UAB expert teaches venues around the world how to help rather than hurt. Here’s her advice. 

Times Higher Education’s university rankings are among the world’s most comprehensive, balanced and trusted.

UAB students led their team to victory, bringing home the National Championship title for the third time in eight years.

The diet increased quality of life, and it decreased serum levels of the adipokine leptin and a marker of oxidative stress.