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Rachel Smith, Ph.D., is collaborating with researchers across UAB on the two-year project, which will focus on the intracranial neural networks responsible for major depressive symptoms in epilepsy patients. 

UAB Sports and Exercise Medicine providers share their top tips for injury prevention among performing artists.

Heersink’s exemplary service to UAB has been recognized by one of the highest honors bestowed at the institution, the President’s Medal.

The regulator HIF1α functions in a cancer-microenvironment that lacks oxygen, and it may be involved in resistance to immune checkpoint blockade therapy.

The purchase and consumption of alcohol and substances often increases during the holiday season, and while some may drink to celebrate, others may drink to suppress their feelings.

Stay healthy this holiday season with a few tips to keep allergies and colds in check.

Michael Niederweis, Ph.D., and Cynthia Owsley, Ph.D., who collectively hold 23 patents, have been recognized for approaches to DNA sequencing and detection of impaired dark adaptation, respectively.

Research suggests that gratitude can help people manage difficult emotions more effectively and have better control over their reaction to negative events.

Identifying the early signs of kidney stone disease is crucial for preventing complications and managing symptoms.

More than half of the university’s 1,954 graduating students will walk in commencement this semester. The UAB President’s Medal will be awarded to Marnix E. Heersink, M.D.

Grants from the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama will support 10 groundbreaking projects led by researchers at UAB. 

There are no effective antivirals against BK polyomavirus in transplanted kidneys. A better understanding of its replication will offer new ways to protect those kidneys.

This study highlights how high-volume centers, where operators perform these procedures more frequently, achieve better outcomes, including lower 30-day mortality and reduced complication rates. 

Learn how to pick out the perfect toys and avoid dangerous hazards this holiday season.

A UAB gut health researcher shares five tips to help you maintain a healthy gut while enjoying holiday meals and treats.

Giving back has physical and mental benefits, including boosting happiness, reducing stress and enhancing self-esteem.

One UAB expert offers several tips for enjoying the treats of the holiday season while staying healthy.

Beacon ACT Clinic, which stands for Access, Connection, Transition, served more than 300 patients during its first year in operation.

Heart failure is responsible for 13 percent of deaths worldwide, and half of patients die within 5 years. New therapies are needed.

Rothenberg’s innovative, FDA-approved technology will improve cardiac health through enhanced treatment and prevention.