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  • Women’s heart health: Here is what you should know
    Experts at the UAB Cardiovascular Institute and UAB St. Vincent’s say it is never too early or too late for women to begin protecting themselves from heart disease.
  • Live HealthSmart Alabama expands to central Alabama thanks to gift from Novo Nordisk, Inc.
    With a $2.47 million gift from Novo Nordisk Inc., Live HealthSmart Alabama is applying its holistic health model in Selma, Camden, Demopolis and other underserved communities.
  • UAB researchers uncover shared response to dominant commensal bacterial flagellin epitope in Crohn’s patients and healthy infants
    Researchers identified that the dominant B cell epitope of Lachnospiraceae flagellins and the utilization of the flagellin peptide cytometric bead array can potentially advance the diagnosis and prognosis of Crohn’s disease.
  • Recommendations for mitochondria transfer and transplantation research
    New guidelines create clarity of language that will help advance mitochondria transfer and transplantation research for therapeutic innovations.
  • Meet Topgun: UAB Spain Rehabilitation Center’s first-ever facility dog
    In his role, Topgun works with patients to achieve their functional goals, such as improving their balance, stamina, ability to walk and overall motivation.
  • Managing cardiovascular risk factors can influence health outcomes for carriers of the transthyretin V142I variant
    UAB researchers reveal how managing cardiovascular risk factors can mitigate heart failure risk in Black individuals carrying the transthyretin V142I genetic variant.
  • UAB named OHF Care Center for excellence in rare kidney stone disease research and clinical care
    Now one of three internationally, UAB has recently been named an OHF Care Center for excellence in research and clinical care for rare kidney stone disease.
  • Study: AI tool can help counselors predict which college students are at risk of anxiety and depression disorders
    The new AI tool can help counselors spot patterns in information that schools already collect that could be indicators of a higher risk of mental health conditions.
  • “Cover your ears!” How cold weather affects hearing
    A UAB otolaryngologist explains how cold weather affects the ears and shares preventive tips for protection.
  • UAB soars into top 6 percent of global universities in US News rankings
    UAB is ranked No. 164 based on exceptional academic research portfolio and its overall global and regional reputation.
  • Cell-based therapy improves outcomes in a pig model of heart attacks
    Injecting infarcted pig hearts with specially bioengineered cells significantly decreased the infarct area and improved heart function, showing possible clinical relevance.
  • Four tips to start and maintain a healthier lifestyle this new year
    Stay committed to those health and wellness goals this new year with these tips from a UAB sports and exercise medicine physician.
  • Traveling this holiday season? Stay healthy with these tips
    Stay safe while traveling this holiday season with these health-conscious tips.
  • Heartfelt homecoming: NICU families unite to thank UAB care team
    Three families traveled from across Alabama to share their gratitude for UAB physicians and nurses who made an impact in their NICU journey.
  • NARSAD award will allow rare glimpse into the neural mechanisms of depression
    Rachel Smith, Ph.D., is collaborating with researchers across UAB on the two-year project, which will focus on the intracranial neural networks responsible for major depressive symptoms in epilepsy patients. 
  • Performing arts medicine: How dancers can prevent injuries
    UAB Sports and Exercise Medicine providers share their top tips for injury prevention among performing artists.
  • Marnix E. Heersink, M.D., honored with UAB President’s Medal
    Heersink’s exemplary service to UAB has been recognized by one of the highest honors bestowed at the institution, the President’s Medal.
  • Key regulator that induces cancer-killing capacity in T cells under hypoxia is identified
    The regulator HIF1α functions in a cancer-microenvironment that lacks oxygen, and it may be involved in resistance to immune checkpoint blockade therapy.
  • Can holiday stress trigger substance abuse? UAB experts weigh in
    The purchase and consumption of alcohol and substances often increases during the holiday season, and while some may drink to celebrate, others may drink to suppress their feelings.
  • Five tips to manage allergies and colds this holiday season
    Stay healthy this holiday season with a few tips to keep allergies and colds in check.
  • Two UAB inventors named National Academy of Inventors fellows
    Michael Niederweis, Ph.D., and Cynthia Owsley, Ph.D., who collectively hold 23 patents, have been recognized for approaches to DNA sequencing and detection of impaired dark adaptation, respectively.
  • Gratitude improves physical and mental well-being. Here is how to practice gratitude this holiday season.
    Research suggests that gratitude can help people manage difficult emotions more effectively and have better control over their reaction to negative events.
  • What are kidney stones? A UAB expert breaks down the signs, prevention and treatment options for kidney stone disease
    Identifying the early signs of kidney stone disease is crucial for preventing complications and managing symptoms.
  • UAB fall commencement is Dec. 14 at Bartow Arena
    More than half of the university’s 1,954 graduating students will walk in commencement this semester. The UAB President’s Medal will be awarded to Marnix E. Heersink, M.D.