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A $2.9M NIH grant aims to provide comprehensive genomic medicine consultations to healthcare providers in Alabama and Tennessee, helping integrate genetic and genomic insights into routine patient care.
A UAB urologist clarifies common misconceptions about male infertility and offers tips to improve chances of conception.
Former UAB basketball player Trey Jemison’s journey from college athlete to the NBA highlights the importance of eye safety, early detection and protective eyewear, guided by UAB Eye Care experts who helped him manage myopia and prevent sports‑related eye injuries.
Two years after a severe traumatic brain injury caused by a car falling on his head, Jacob Smith is continuing his recovery and making steady progress in rehabilitation with support from his family and the UAB medical team.
A UAB rehabilitation expert and quadriplegic wheelchair user shares practical, accessibility‑focused tips to help people living with disabilities prepare for severe weather.
Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4, making prevention one of the most important steps families can take during warmer months.
Heart-healthy habits like exercising, eating a healthy diet and avoiding tobacco and alcohol consumption during pregnancy can benefit both women and their babies.
UAB researchers will explore whether using a fentanyl strip test before ingesting a substance can prevent overdosing.
Research reveals that moderate to vigorous physical activity measured by wearable fitness trackers is associated with lower rates of adverse cardiovascular events in people with genetic variants linked to cardiomyopathy.
Taking time to clean your mind can help organize tasks, clarify values, improve sleep and create mental clarity.
A three-year grant awarded to Ariel Salas, M.D., and his team at UAB will fund innovative research in early milk nutrition in preterm infants.
Few centers in the Southeast offer this procedure, and the national allocation system does not typically prioritize patients with colorectal metastases — meaning extended waits on the transplantation list for these patient populations.
Biology and lifestyle play a role in determining the severity of jet lag, but preparing in advance can help adapt quicker.
Clinical trial shows psilocybin, a natural compound, coupled with psychotherapy, is a safe and effective treatment for cocaine use disorder.
UAB expands its treatment options for those struggling with urge urinary incontinence.
Experts from UAB, a nationally certified Safe Sleep Hospital, offer tips on keeping infants safe at night.
Rishab Samant, Neha Singaravelan and Vamsi Singu have been recognized by one of the nation’s most prestigious undergraduate honors for their extraordinary science and mathematics accomplishments.
UAB researchers review how senescent “zombie” cells contribute to skeletal muscle weakness with aging and disease, outlining emerging therapies such as senolytics and senomorphics that could help preserve muscle health and extend health span.
The transplant offers a new treatment option for the more than 18,500 Americans yearly who are diagnosed with blood cancers and need a bone marrow transplant.
Findings from this investigation could contribute to improved clinical interventions for patients recovering from pneumonia and help reduce the risk of long‑term heart damage.