A common combination screen proved no more effective than non-screening, but scientists are finding new ways to prevent and treat the disease.

Blacks, Hispanics and Asians are more likely than whites to spend their life savings to extend life; preferences could inform cancer care.

Professor of preventive medicine, internist and epidemiologist

Areas of expertise: Preventive medicine, effects of diet and lifestyle on health, population studies

Adding cystatin C to a diagnostic panel revealed one person in six who had chronic kidney disease that was undetected using the conventional test.

Storefront location will offer free health evaluations and disease prevention programs in downtown Birmingham