David Russell, a senior at UAB, received the 2024 Coryell Award for his research project aimed at reducing nuclear waste.
Findings from a new UAB study show greater levels of grandparenting intensity are not associated with greater physical activity.
By understanding the differences between these illnesses and utilizing convenient health care options, proactive steps can be taken to protect one’s health and support the health care system during this busy season.
Highlights of UAB Homecoming Week include the Gurney Derby, parade, UAB Football vs. Tulsa, the Mr. and Ms. UAB Scholarship Competition, Marching Blazers' Alumni Band Day and more.
Dominique Elston’s kidneys were failing, and dreams of becoming a nurse put on pause. Her sister, a medical student, became a living organ donor and gave her a second chance at life and a career.
After a loved one receives a breast cancer diagnosis, one UAB expert says it is important for caregivers to know how they can best support the patient during the difficult time.
The Alys Stephens Center and the Alabama Symphony Orchestra offer discounted tickets to UAB students. Plus, check out free student rush tickets one hour before showtime, and the new Pay What You Choose series.
The Transfusion Medicine Service in the UAB Department of Pathology performs therapeutic apheresis on patients who have an illness associated with an abnormal cellular or plasma-based blood component.
The event will feature a reception and a documentary screening followed by a panel discussion.
Joy Deupree is recognized for her passion, advocacy and commitment to health literacy at UAB, in Alabama and nationwide.
The National Institute on Drug Abuse award is designed to stimulate innovation and potentially transformative research from early stage investigators.
Caroline Harada, M.D., received an award from the Association of American Medical Colleges honoring her work to create health care equity and educate students.
Eating foods that contain sugar in regulated amounts may not be exceedingly harmful, but overconsumption of sugar can lead to a significant impact on brain function and overall mood.
Veterans throughout the community who may be looking for health care, disability claims assistance, education benefits or even career opportunities are invited to attend.
The 16th annual Uncork Education, with live and silent auctions, tastings, Blazer Plinko, and heavy hors d’oeuvres, will for the first time be at the historic Florentine Ballroom.
New degree programs provide students with even more options to learn from world-renowned faculty and researchers.
This designation recognizes rehabilitation facilities that lead the nation in medical research and complex treatment and that drive innovative research for the entire field of rehabilitation.
Experts at the Comprehensive Snakebite Program at UAB and Children’s of Alabama provide steps on what to do if bitten by a venomous snake.
In this 2009 Tony Award winner for Best Play, two upscale couples meet to discuss a playground fight between their children; but as tensions emerge, their polite veneer begins to break down.
One UAB expert says the roles of screenings, warning signs and a healthy lifestyle are all keys to cancer prevention.