Department of nutrition sciences

Protein-packed products are everywhere — but a UAB dietitian explains what is hype, what is true and what consumers really need.

UAB researchers are advancing cancer prevention and treatment through lifestyle-based survivorship care, adaptive molecular therapies and precision biomedical engineering.

Since March 2022, UAB and McMaster University have advanced a shared vision to strengthen institutional collaboration across research, education and global health initiatives.

As you prepare for Valentine's Day, a UAB expert provides insight on the holiday's popular treat. 

Multisite research, including research at UAB, shows that oral semaglutide is nearly as effective as the widely used injectable version for treating obesity, delivering about 13.7 percent average weight loss over 64 weeks.

UAB professor shares tips on how to eat the right carbohydrates and dietary fiber when crafting holiday meals.

Chronic stress can wreak havoc on one’s health; but a healthy diet may hold the key to regulating cortisol, the body’s primary stress hormone.

Experts explain how nutrition affects skin health as diet-based beauty hacks trend online.

Frozen fruit is an easy, nutritious way to stay cool and healthy, even as temperatures continue to climb.

Understanding the link between obesity, fatty liver disease and kidney stones provides a new perspective on prevention and potential treatment.

UAB is poised to lead the way in nutrition research and education, empowering students, professionals and community members to improve health outcomes through practical, evidence-based approaches.

The combo drug could mark a significant step forward in medical weight management — especially for patients struggling to lose weight through diet and exercise alone.

UAB is a stronghold at finding patients for studies, but healthy controls were harder.

UAB’s new Lunaphore COMET multiplex immunofluorescent platform can hyperplex up to 40 antibodies on a single pathology tissue sample.

One UAB nutrition researcher suggests incorporating more plant-based protein can help improve overall nutrition.

Garvey’s career spans decades of influential work, shaping national guidelines for obesity and diabetes treatment.

The commission recommends a shift away from relying solely on BMI to more accurately define obesity as a disease.

One UAB expert dives into the difference between traditional sugar and nonnutritive sugars.

With dyes like Red 40 and Yellow 5 coloring everything from cereals to energy drinks, concerns are mounting over potential health impacts, especially in children. UAB researchers are now examining the effects of these dyes and exploring natural alternatives.

Experts at UAB say pumpkins offer a wealth of benefits and can be creatively incorporated into a variety of dishes.