Department of nutrition sciences
One UAB expert dives into the difference between traditional sugar and nonnutritive sugars.
With dyes like Red 40 and Yellow 5 coloring everything from cereals to energy drinks, concerns are mounting over potential health impacts, especially in children. UAB researchers are now examining the effects of these dyes and exploring natural alternatives.
Experts at UAB say pumpkins offer a wealth of benefits and can be creatively incorporated into a variety of dishes.
New research finds that a low-carbohydrate diet may improve beta-cell function in people with Type 2 diabetes.
Poor nutrition comes with risks such as pre-term birth, gestational diabetes, excess weight gain, hypertensive disorders and potential complications with delivery, among other issues.
A new study from UAB finds that a home vegetable garden can increase fruit and vegetable consumption as well as physical activity in cancer survivors.
UAB Media Studies students learn how to make documentary films focusing on communities and issues they care about in a semester.
Looking to lose weight or get more nutrients in a convenient way? UAB’s Lizzy Davis, Ph.D., breaks down one of social media’s latest trends — powders.
UAB researchers say the presented data indicates that a younger age and higher HbA1c at baseline predict early treatment failure and point to the need for more aggressive initial treatment in these patients.
The program seeks to support and foster multidisciplinary collaborations, especially between UAB clinicians and basic and physician scientists.
UAB registered dietitian nutritionist Kelly Berg’s work in nutrition communication offers invaluable guidance in navigating these complexities and empowering consumers to make well-informed dietary choices.
UAB researchers say this study underscores the significance of addressing food insecurity among college students, not only for its direct impact on BMI but also for its indirect effects on diet habits and psychological well-being.
UAB diabetes expert serves up tailgating hacks to make football season fun and diabetes-friendly.
UAB’s Lizzy Davis, Ph.D., reveals the science behind heat’s impact on appetite and provides guidelines for optimal nutrition in extreme heat.
Given the rising rates of obesity and diabetes, semaglutide could be used effectively to reduce the burden of these chronic diseases.
Everyone will experience aging, but can a person enhance their aging through simple modifications? UAB experts say yes.
Lizzy Davis, Ph.D., shares tips for healthy eating for college students living in residence halls.
The investigators will look at diet’s impact on mobility, physical and cognitive function, as well as on pain, fatigue, sleep, mood and anxiety, in people with multiple sclerosis
Based on information out of UAB and the ADPH, the CDC issued a health alert encouraging providers presented with pediatric patients with hepatitis of an unknown origin to screen for the adenovirus-41 strain.
Live HealthSmart Alabama has taken its signature keys — healthy eating, prevention and wellness, physical activity, and education — to create and implement initiatives at all levels within the institution.