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Most discussions about climate change focus on infectious diseases or water- and heat-related disasters. Learn how climate change also affects the inequity in maternal and child health through a UAB School of Public Health webinar Feb. 16.
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Whether for pool trips or beach vacations, follow these tips on how to keep children safe in and around water this spring break.
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Using data from the REGARDS cohort, UAB researchers found the impact of certain stroke risk factors vary with age.
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The first large multi-ancestry genetics study of osteoarthritis, or OA, has found 10 novel OA-associated genetic loci, and results showed some of the OA-associated regions are robustly found in every population ancestry studied.
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At least 1,270 students will walk in two commencement exercises this fall at UAB.
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Published findings from UAB suggest that certain firearm laws in one state were associated with other states’ firearm-related deaths. Additionally, permit-to-purchase laws were associated with decreased firearm-related death rates both within a state and nearby states.
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UAB experts provide insight into alcohol and substance misuse, dangers and steps one can take to minimize the risk.
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The public event will feature discussions by representatives from local businesses and organizations about the environmental challenges in Birmingham and will offer ways to increase community involvement.
With dozens of degree programs catering to students wishing to complete coursework online, UAB Online received a national recognition for its commitment to online learning.
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Simple steps like handwashing, sanitizing, disinfecting surfaces and avoiding physical contact can help prevent flu at home, school and work.
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Lexie Woolums, an Honors College and Environmental Sciences student at UAB, has been selected to join the first cohort of the Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service, or Voyager Scholarship.
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The university continues its five-year streak of record growth in research and development.
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UAB Health System’s senior director of Infection Prevention breaks down the chain of transmission and how we all can lower our risk of getting sick.
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The research program is aimed at transforming students into advocates for scholarship, leadership and creative inquiry.
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The Alabama Maternal Health Task Force will lead state entities, community members and maternal health experts in developing and implementing a strategic plan aimed at reducing maternal mortality and morbidity across the state.
You cannot really germ-proof your home, but you can clean and disinfect things to improve your chances of preventing the flu.
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Published results suggest the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the slow increase in pediatric Type 2 diabetes.
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Alabama K-12 public and private schools now have the option to receive asymptomatic COVID-19 testing, high-efficiency particulate — or HEPA —air purifiers, over-the-counter test kits, on-site liaisons and more through the UAB School of Public Health program.
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Owsley and McGwin will lead three data collection sites in the collection of data to inform machine learning approaches to provide critical insights into the endemic condition Type 2 diabetes mellitus.
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Nine students were awarded a Gilman International Scholarship — the largest cohort from UAB.
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