A UAB engineer provides information about the risks and prevention methods associated with electric shock drowning in fresh bodies of water.

Spring tornado season is here. Prepare for the worst with these suggestions from UAB.

A UAB psychologist and optometrist offer insight about keeping Halloween safe this year.

UAB cites its accredited police department and investments in safety resources, as well as initiatives in shared responsibility and community partnerships, as reasons data shows crime is much lower than perceived — and lower than many urban and non-urban universities.

Winter is coming — are you ready? Prepare for the worst with handy checklists from UAB Emergency Management for home, office and car.

Implementation of safety measures continues following UAB Safety Task Force assessment and action plan.

UAB students are invited to participate in “Reality Rides” to encourage safe driving.

Running around town trying to get holiday tasks crossed off the list may mean jaywalking to save time. But one UAB expert says this should be avoided at all times.

Active kids and sugary snacks can spell trouble for teeth during the summer.

Parents beware: Children’s eye injuries, often from organized sports or swimming, go up in summer.

Ophthalmologists at the UAB Callahan Eye Hospital say fireworks are best left to the professionals.

Drowning is the leading cause of injury, death in young children; a UAB expert shared simple steps to prevent accidents.

Distraction by a dog while driving may be worse for older drivers, according to research from UAB.

The manual provides practical information on how to plan, implement and evaluate a pedestrian safety program.

UAB study finds lack of traumatic brain injury education among military veterans; movies and TV dramas spread misinformation.

The KBR funds will be used to grow the international student enrollment of the ASEM program.

UAB injury science researchers again recommend the use of protective helmets during periods of severe weather.

The Critical Care Transport team has re-fit one of its three ambulances to make the vehicle safer and more environmentally friendly.

McQuade is the author of The Encyclopedia of Cyber Crime and Cyber Bullying: Protecting Kids and Adults from Online Bullies.

UAB interim president, School of Engineering professor named NAI Charter Fellows for involvement in inventions that impact life, society.