Driving with the dog not a good idea for seniors
Distraction by a dog while driving may be worse for older drivers, according to research from UAB.
Study finds people raised in the Stroke Belt are at increased risk
Children and teens living in the Stroke Belt states are at about twice as much risk of stroke later on in life according to new findings from the REGARDS study.
South not the fattest part of U.S. after all, study says
Previous data has shown that areas of the south — specifically Mississippi and Alabama – are the fattest in the U.S. But new data from the REGARDS study proves this wrong.
Many black people are conservative, but not the way most think
Tips to help your child manage the challenges of autism
Using the Internet could decrease loneliness in seniors
UAB research: incentives can improve stair use, health in employees
Given the opportunity to earn incentives, employees will use the stairs more often, and thus improve their health, according to UAB study.
Could the Southern diet pattern raise your risk of stroke?
Diet is one of many potential factors proposed to explain racial and regional differences in stroke.
UAB doctors: synthetic marijuana dangerous for kidneys
Synthetic marijuana, known as SPICE or K2, does not show up in drug screens but can negatively impact kidney function.
UAB study targets risks of physical inactivity
Physical inactivity contributes to poor health, and UAB researchers have launched a study in overweight girls to better understand the risks for diabetes and heart disease.
