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  • New study reveals how stress alters brain gene activity through RNA “switches”
    IncRNAs act like “switches,” turning off functionality for more than 3,000 genes that are essential for healthy brain functioning.
  • Injury prevention and recovery: When to use hot or cold compresses in an active lifestyle
    One UAB expert shares tips on preventing injuries and explains the benefits of hot and cold therapies in muscle recovery periods. 
  • Boosting levels of a protein could relieve pain after surgery, reducing reliance on opioids
    UAB researchers share a discovery that could pave the way for non‑addictive alternatives to opioid painkillers amid an era of rising overdose deaths.
  • Live HealthSmart unveils second Mobile Market, expanding access to healthy food options
    By bringing food directly into neighborhoods, Live HealthSmart Alabama continues its mission to make good health simple, one community at a time.
  • One-of-a-kind study examines efficacy of deep brain stimulation to treat depression
    The clinical trial represents a major step forward in finding new solutions for people living with treatment-resistant depression. 
  • UAB performs first robotic kidney transplant in the Southeast
    UAB has completed more than 16,000 organ transplants since 1968.
  • Researchers find men are more likely to develop multiple myeloma than are women
    UAB researchers discovered that multiple myeloma is more common in men than in women through the Integrative Molecular and Genetic Epidemiology study.
  • Study uncovers links between diabetes, nerve damage and chronic pain
    A new UAB study could help doctors better understand a chronic pain-causing condition associated with diabetes mellitus and ultimately improve pain relief treatment options for diabetic patients.
  • Here is how UAB is advancing cervical cancer awareness in Alabama
    UAB experts, medical students and undergraduate students are dedicated to raising awareness of cervical cancer and promoting information on prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
  • Can a sinus infection invade the brain? What to know about sinusitis this cold and flu season
    As winter illnesses circulate, UAB experts warn about the impact of untreated sinus infections.
  • Researchers identify inflammatory bacteria in Crohn’s disease
    UAB researchers found that specific bacteria are believed to provoke inflammation that characterizes diseases such as Crohn’s disease.
  • Serving picky eaters: Tips, tricks and common mistakes
    A registered dietitian provides advice for helping children who may be choosy about what they eat enjoy mealtime without pressure or frustration.