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  • 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.
  • UAB O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center receives funding from BCRFA to advance breast cancer research
    Grants from the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama will support 10 groundbreaking projects led by researchers at UAB. 
  • New model for replication of BKPyV virus, a major cause of kidney transplant failure
    There are no effective antivirals against BK polyomavirus in transplanted kidneys. A better understanding of its replication will offer new ways to protect those kidneys.
  • New study highlights impact of experience on outcomes in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy septal reduction procedures
    This study highlights how high-volume centers, where operators perform these procedures more frequently, achieve better outcomes, including lower 30-day mortality and reduced complication rates. 
  • Keep the holidays happy and safe with these toy safety tips
    Learn how to pick out the perfect toys and avoid dangerous hazards this holiday season.
  • Five tips to maintain gut health during the holidays
    A UAB gut health researcher shares five tips to help you maintain a healthy gut while enjoying holiday meals and treats.
  • How giving to others can boost mental and physical health
    Giving back has physical and mental benefits, including boosting happiness, reducing stress and enhancing self-esteem.
  • Treat yourself! How to maintain healthy eating while enjoying sweets this holiday season
    One UAB expert offers several tips for enjoying the treats of the holiday season while staying healthy.