UAB School of Optometry expert explains ways to properly care of your contact lenses.

Knowing if — and when — their child needs braces is key for parents.

UAB computer science experts provide advice on how to protect your personal information from mobile devices and smart speakers.

Research shows that individuals who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder are not just war veterans, but anyone who has experienced some form of severe life trauma.

Eight tips to help parents encourage healthy eating for their children.

A pediatrician shares safety tips that parents can keep in mind as summer rages on.

Spending time outdoors may seem as sweet as honey, but a UAB pediatrician says sting allergies can bee a real buzzkill if you are not careful.

Spaying and neutering dogs can increase health and lifespan.

A UAB dietitian answers questions about eating disorders to raise awareness about the illnesses during National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, which is from Feb. 25-March 3.

Many people experience mood and energy changes during winter months, but is that a real medical condition?

Jessica Martindale’s perfect vision was quickly tested after her infant son inadvertently scratched her cornea. Thankfully, physicians at UAB Callahan Eye Hospital were there to help.

With one in four high school students’ using e-cigarettes, UAB experts want parents to be aware of vaping’s harmful effects.

Most people refrain from calling attention to an unusual bulge in their lower abdomen. But it could be a potentially dangerous condition that needs to be discussed with your doctor right away.

UAB experts share insight on what leads a person to have suicidal thoughts or actions, and how friends and family can help.

The key to preventing overhydration is to let your body tell you when you need a drink.

As parents check off their children’s back-to-school needs, vaccinations should be top of the list.

Spotting the signs of child abuse and knowing how to report it are the first steps to ending the cycle of abuse.

Ketogenic, Whole30 and paleo diets aren’t convenience diets — they can cause challenges for eating out and cause a strain on your wallet — but they do provide whole food solutions.

Kidney stones impact one in 10 people and can lead to acute kidney injury; multiple episodes can result in long-term renal issues.

Doctoral student Jonathan Adams offers tips to identify and address bullying based on psychology research.

Data suggest the United States could have a worse than average flu season. Flu season typically lasts from early October to February, but UAB experts say it is never too late to get vaccinated.

Do-it-yourself braces and how-to videos on the internet have grown in popularity, but experts say there are dangers in avoiding trained orthodontic professionals.

It is easy to remember steps to prevent the body from getting cold, but what can be done to protect the eyes when cold weather hits?

Surgeon at UAB believes in making breast cancer awareness an issue year-round to help save lives through early detection.

A UAB Infectious Diseases physician discusses bacteria found in food-borne illnesses and why you should wash your hands.

Andrew D. Pucker, O.D., Ph.D., gives tips on safe use of contact lenses, including advice on travel, swimming and UV rays.

With both Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and Lyme disease increasing in recent years, UAB wilderness medicine physician says it’s important to dress properly and to perform tick checks after woodland excursions.

The average American consumes nearly 2,000 mg a day over most adults’ ideal amount of sodium intake, excluding salt added at the table. Sodium found in restaurant, pre-packaged and processed foods, and foods like canned vegetables can increase heart disease and stroke risk, among others.

One of the most common types of cancer is skin cancer. A UAB dermatologist shares background information, risks and how to protect your skin.

Robin Parks Ennis, Ph.D., assistant professor and behavioral interventions and supports researcher, explains how a popular toy can be beneficial with proper management.