Low-carbohydrate diet good for overweight girls?
Being overweight at a young age could profoundly affect a young girl as she ages. UAB researchers examine the role of a low-carbohydrate diet.
Holiday eating by the numbers; good choices equal less weight gain
Stroke risk factors increase cognitive decline
High blood pressure and diabetes can also lead to memory and thinking problems.
UAB studying effectiveness of new weight-loss drug
UAB research shows positive results in weight loss drug combination.
UAB MHRC honors eight with health disparities awards
UAB Deep South Network conducts community research to address cancer needs
The UAB Cancer Center’s Deep South Network now includes community research to better understand local cancer prevention needs.
Diabetes doesn’t mean kids have to skip Halloween
Fall sports can cure kids’ inactivity, improve character
UAB experts in pediatrics and child psychology say fall sports aren’t just for getting another trophy for your child.
Low diastolic blood pressure linked to higher risk of heart failure
Newly named condition, “isolated diastolic hypotension,” can be difficult to treat while increasing risk of death.
Cold mice might be skewing weight-loss drug studies
A UAB researcher suspects room temperatures contribute to flawed results on weight-loss drugs tested in animals.
