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The Cure Innovation Index ranked UAB among top‑tier U.S. biomedical research institutions that convert discovery into therapies, companies and measurable health outcomes.
UAB optometry expert Janelle Sventek explains what determines a child’s eye color, why it can change in infancy, how genetics influence eye color, and how parents can protect children’s vision with early eye care and UV protection.
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.
Jacob Smith is continuing his recovery two years after a car fell on his head while he was working on it, causing a severe traumatic brain injury, and he is 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.
This summer, the Alys Stephens Center is unveiling new artists and fan favorites booked for its upcoming 30th anniversary season, kicking off this fall.
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.
Students rising in eighth through 12th grades are eligible for the Department of Music’s summer percussion camp, happening June 22-26 on the UAB campus.
Taking time to clean your mind can help organize tasks, clarify values, improve sleep and create mental clarity.
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.
A UAB researcher has created a new technology that could change how physicians monitor patients’ vitals and bodily functions.
UAB dental prosthetic experts partnered with the Birmingham Zoo to create a custom, lightweight prosthetic beak that allowed an injured young aracari to eat, fly and thrive again.
This is Nelson’s largest solo exhibition to date, and her first survey exhibition. Plus, Science Night at AEIVA returns in August plus more free community activities programmed with the exhibition.
Dothan Mayor Mark Saliba proclaimed May 13, 2026, as Live HealthSmart Alabama Day.
UAB researchers have identified Tomosyn 2 as a key protein that balances insulin secretion and pancreatic beta cell growth, offering new insight that may guide future strategies to preserve or restore beta cell function in diabetes.
The Blazer Fast 40 honors the top 40 fastest‑growing alumni‑led businesses, based on annual growth over the three most recent reporting periods.
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.