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UAB Arts in Medicine presents “Raising Our Voices” on March 14

This event has been canceled. “Raising Our Voices” is an innovative movement and storytelling project for individuals impacted by cancer, presented with critically acclaimed Stuart Pimsler Dance & Theater.

Five signs your child is ready for no flotation device

Taking flotation devices off children can be a scary topic, but the UAB aquatics team provides five signs to help know when your child is ready.

Nine new programs coming to WBHM beginning March 7

New programming will include “Sound Opinions,” “Bluegrass Breakdown,” “Highway 61,” “Ask Me Another,” “The Splendid Table,” “Travel with Rick Steves” and “On Being,” as well as expanded classical music and a Friday rebroadcast of “Fresh Air.”

Cellular metabolism regulates the fate decision between pathogenic and regulatory T cells

Manipulating cellular metabolism may provide a promising therapeutic intervention in autoimmune diseases.

Conference teaches health care providers, caregivers how to prevent, manage difficult dementia behaviors

The conference will be held March 27 at the UAB School of Nursing.

UAB joins the Erdheim-Chester Disease Care Center Network

Joining the Erdheim-Chester Disease Care Center Network has made UAB one of the 33 centers that can treat ECD.

‘Jumping the Train’ chronicles more than a century of Avery family history

This history of Dina Avery’s family and Tarrant’s Rushing Spring community is a lifetime of stories and experiences that influence Avery’s work with minority and disadvantaged populations today.

Telecommunicator CPR can save lives following cardiac arrest

Telecommunicator CPR, guidance and assistance from 911 dispatchers can help 911 callers save lives.

Lipid signaling from beta cells can potentiate an inflammatory macrophage polarization

This suggests the possibility of cross-talk that heightens pathogenesis in Type 1 diabetes.

From white family to black: cast of Theatre UAB’s “The Glass Menagerie” discuss race and the play

The cast hopes this “brand-new story with classic roots,” portrayed by a black family, will humanize the black experience for audiences.

UAB/American Red Cross blood drive calls for donors

Blood donation only takes about 45 minutes, including the registration process.

Medical students show creative side at The Best Medicine Show on Feb. 28

A night of song, dance and fun brings a more serious message as a fundraiser for a UAB School of Medicine free clinic for the underserved.

CPB, NPR partner with public media stations to launch Gulf States Newsroom, with hub at WBHM in Birmingham

Alabama’s WBHM will lead the collaboration with Mississippi Public Broadcasting and Louisiana’s WWNO and WRKF public radio stations.

UAB’s Kerby named first state trauma consultant

UAB chief trauma surgeon Jeff Kerby will consult with the Alabama Department of Public Health on ways to improve the state’s trauma system.

Five sociology faculty members selected to serve on prominent health-related journal boards

UAB’s Department of Sociology continues to blaze the path forward as leading experts in the field.

Kong joins board of directors for Callahan Eye Hospital

Kong is the co-founder of KultureCity — a nonprofit focused on inclusion and accessibility for individuals with invisible challenges, such as children with autism or veterans with PTSD.

Cold vs. Flu: which is it?

These are some of the tips and tricks that could help you avoid the flu.

Two Honors College students selected as Truman Scholarships Award finalists

Two UAB students will have an opportunity to interview for the 2020 Class of Truman Scholars.

When a broken heart is actually broken

“Broken heart syndrome” is a common name for stress-induced cardiomyopathy.

Information systems certificates at UAB expand training for IT professionals

Professionals can expand their education with three new certificate programs.