News | Hypertension Research Center

What to know about male infertility from a UAB urologist

A UAB urologist clarifies common misconceptions about male infertility and offers tips to improve chances of conception.

From UAB to the NBA: Former Blazer’s commitment to eye safety

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.

Alabama man defies early prognosis following life-threatening accident

Two years after a severe traumatic brain injury caused by a car falling on his head, Jacob Smith is continuing his recovery and making steady progress in rehabilitation with support from his family and the UAB medical team.

Severe weather preparedness: Four tips to support those living with disabilities

A UAB rehabilitation expert and quadriplegic wheelchair user shares practical, accessibility‑focused tips to help people living with disabilities prepare for severe weather.

Here is what parents need to know about water safety

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.

Study shows low cardiovascular health in American pregnant women: here’s how to maintain it

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 $5.3M grant offers new approach to reducing opioid deaths

UAB researchers will explore whether using a fentanyl strip test before ingesting a substance can prevent overdosing.

Physical activity associated with lower cardiovascular risk among cardiomyopathy gene variant carriers

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.

Cleaning your mind: How to declutter the brain

Taking time to clean your mind can help organize tasks, clarify values, improve sleep and create mental clarity.

Grant awarded to UAB to advance nutrition strategies for preterm infants

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.

Patients with advanced colorectal cancer have new offering for treatment with liver transplant at UAB

Few centers in the Southeast offer this procedure, and the national allocation system does not typically prioritize patients with colorectal metastases — meaning extended waits on the transplantation list for these patient populations.

How to prepare for traveling to a different time zone

Biology and lifestyle play a role in determining the severity of jet lag, but preparing in advance can help adapt quicker.