With these tips from UAB Emergency Medicine, know how to identify poison ivy, oak and sumac, protect yourself against allergic reaction, and treat exposed areas.

Tempers will flare and the threat of violence is often not far behind as temperatures rise, says a UAB psychologist.

Among black men, those with a high degree of West African genetic ancestry have less abdominal fat than those with a lower degree.

Adam Gordon, O.D., discusses blue light, including the lack of clinical evidence in advertisements overstating dangers, as well as the effects of blue light on sleep and eye discomfort.

Springing forward with daylight saving time may increase your risk of having a heart attack if you have a history of heart disease.

Nonverbal communication expert Mark Hickson, Ph.D., offers insight into the gestures and facial expressions displayed by presidential candidates during recent debates.

A UAB-led study shows that, for older patients, carotid artery surgery is safer than stenting.

With more than 162,000 square feet, the new UAB Hill Student Center is the living room of the university and provides places for students to congregate, eat and study, making it their home away from home.

New research from UAB suggests not all strep throat is really strep throat, and attention must be paid to another bacterium that packs a nasty wallop.

UAB researchers present warning signs that can be seen when an older adult begins to lose the ability to manage finances – which could indicate dementia.

The American Civil War was the proving ground for the new science of anesthesia in surgery.

Lice are highly contagious and tough to treat and remove. Here are some facts, tips and personal experiences with the tiny, parasitic insects.