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Woman using red light therapy device aimed at the face while lying down.

News You Can Use Apr 13, 2026

Does red light therapy improve sleep?

Justin Thomas, Ph.D., says red light is less likely than other types of light to reduce melatonin levels, but it does not encourage melatonin production.

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Health & Medicine Apr 9, 2026

Nighttime woes? How spring allergies may be impacting sleep quality

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Campus & Community Apr 7, 2026

UAB lands 17 graduate programs in top 20 rankings

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Apr 6, 2026

UAB receives federal funding to establish Center of Excellence in Maternal and Child Health

Moms and Kids Mobile Health Clinic

Apr 2, 2026

UAB launches Moms and Kids Mobile Health Clinic, expanding maternal and child health care access across 17 rural counties

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Apr 2, 2026

UAB to host 2026 Community Engaged Scholarship Showcase: “Scholarship with a Purpose”

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Health & Medicine

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Apr 14, 2026

UAB Medicine expands care with new clinics in first quarter of 2026

Apr 13, 2026

UAB now utilizing normothermic machine profusion, providing more access for kidney transplants

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Apr 1, 2026

Dry, watery or both? How allergies affect your eyes

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Research & Innovation

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Apr 8, 2026

New research shows that tau protein spreads through connected neurons in people with Alzheimer’s disease

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Apr 6, 2026

New research points to future of post-cancer care: Weight loss via automation

Apr 3, 2026

Why we see clear details: UAB study reveals how the eye makes sharp vision possible

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Apr 10, 2026

Standaert appointed to the inaugural Advisory Council on Parkinson’s Research, Care, and Services

Mar 24, 2026

UAB scholar receives highest recognition from national small-business and entrepreneurship association

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Mar 16, 2026

UAB students named to the 2026-27 Schweitzer Fellowship class

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Arts & Events

A timeline of genetics research is illustrated with photos on a white wall as part of the exhibit “Genetics: What Makes You Unique,” inside Lister Hill Library.

Apr 14, 2026

New exhibitions on science of genetics, lead poisoning advocacy, on show at UAB’s Lister Hill Library

Apr 7, 2026

UAB Trauma to host third annual Heroes and Healers event honoring survivors, care teams and first responders

Performers with the troupe Liars and Believers wear colorful costumes and face paint.

Apr 2, 2026

Treat kids to the imaginative show “Yellow Bird Chase” on May 3 at UAB’s Alys Stephens Center

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Apr 14, 2026

Yardwork Safety: How to keep an ER visit off your spring to-do list

The view from the top of aluminum drink cans.

Apr 9, 2026

Do energy drinks increase cancer risk? UAB expert weighs in

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Apr 2, 2026

How to balance nutrition for long-term health

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Louisiana health department says it will stop promoting mass vaccination.

Louisiana health department says it will stop promoting mass vaccination.

An intense flu season is filling hospitals with severely ill patients

An intense flu season is filling hospitals with severely ill patients

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Woman warns against popular immunity boosting vitamin-C supplement because of common ingredient Woman warns against popular immunity boosting vitamin-C supplement because of common ingredient

Is it actually possible to get rid of cavities without fillings?

Is it actually possible to get rid of cavities without fillings?

How to do a semester at sea, for grown ups

How to do a semester at sea, for grown ups

Caffeine may increase pain tolerance

Caffeine may increase pain tolerance

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