Department of medicine

Obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a leading cause of heart-related disability in younger adults and the most common cause of sudden death in young athletes.

Experts at the UAB Cardiovascular Institute and UAB St. Vincent’s say it is never too early or too late for women to begin protecting themselves from heart disease.

Veterans who experienced homelessness and received care in H-PACTs were more likely to consistently see the same primary care provider. 

A registered dietitian provides advice for helping children who may be choosy about what they eat enjoy mealtime without pressure or frustration.

Cynthia Jones says her recovery time was minimal, and she was able to get back to her normal routine very quickly.

The brain grows fastest in the first three months of life, and this rapid growth makes early experiences and interactions especially important.

Doctors at UAB and Northwestern propose six strategies for caretakers to cultivate better patient experiences from the bedside and improve the quality of patient care and medical student education.

A rare fungal sinus infection that used to affect mostly people in tropical countries is now showing up in the Southeastern United States, and doctors are learning how to better recognize and treat it thanks to new research from UAB.

The UAB Health System is the largest health system in the state and continues to expand its reach and impact across the state, now operating as a nearly $7.5 billion enterprise with 133 locations serving all 67 counties in Alabama and beyond.

Provide care for senior loved ones with advice from a UAB expert.

UAB professor receives a $3.7 million grant to study how the genetic risk of high blood pressure affects the behavior of young and middle-aged adults.

Learn how to build a fuel routine that sets you up for running success while keeping your body safe and healthy.

These new findings help simplify the treatment for patients with syphilis.

Nathan Shock Centers across the nation are funded by the National Institute on Aging to provide leadership in the pursuit of basic research into the biology of aging.

The JAMA article is potentially practice-changing by enabling a diagnosis of COPD in individuals without airflow obstruction.

Jackson says she experienced almost every symptom and complication of diabetes and CKD, and she spent two decades of her life constantly managing her condition.

Tumor therapy with immune checkpoint blockers may be improved by fine-tuning Gfi1 in CD8+ T cells.

UAB researchers report that carriers of specific genetic variants face significantly elevated risks of heart failure, cardiomyopathy and arrhythmia, underscoring the potential benefits of targeted genetic screening.

T-bet expression is required for persistence of memory B cells that have rapid differentiation potential to become antibody-producing plasma cells in response to a second infection.

It is never too late for individuals to take steps to help manage their health as they age.