Newly named condition, “isolated diastolic hypotension,” can be difficult to treat while increasing risk of death.

A UAB researcher suspects room temperatures contribute to flawed results on weight-loss drugs tested in animals.

Study shows the Edmonton Obesity Staging System more accurately predicts a risk of premature death due to obesity-related illnesses.

Free time in the summer shouldn't be spent on the couch.

Assistant professor in the Department of Nutrition Sciences

Areas of expertise: Nutrition, obesity, weight loss, osteoporosis

The risk factors for stroke in the South also may be responsible for cognitive decline.

New research shows that reducing fat intake in our diet affects diabetes risk; findings were stronger for African Americans.