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Arts & Events Apr 16, 2026

UAB’s Alys Stephens Center announces artists Samara Joy, Black Violin, and Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp

For its 30th anniversary season, UAB’s Alys Stephens Center is unveiling new artists plus bringing back fan favorites. Become a member to get exclusive presale access for the best seats before they are announced to the public.

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News You Can Use Apr 13, 2026

Does red light therapy improve sleep?

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Health & Medicine Apr 9, 2026

Nighttime woes? How spring allergies may be impacting sleep quality

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Apr 7, 2026

UAB lands 17 graduate programs in top 20 rankings

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Apr 6, 2026

UAB receives federal funding to establish Center of Excellence in Maternal and Child Health

Moms and Kids Mobile Health Clinic

Apr 2, 2026

UAB launches Moms and Kids Mobile Health Clinic, expanding maternal and child health care access across 17 rural counties

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Health & Medicine

Apr 16, 2026

Can GLP‑1 medications increase kidney stone risk? A UAB urologist offers insight

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Apr 15, 2026

UAB Health System unites emergency departments to enhance care for ventricular assist device patients

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Apr 14, 2026

UAB Medicine expands care with new clinics in first quarter of 2026

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Research & Innovation

Apr 15, 2026

Innovating for better outcomes: UAB advances kidney care

Apr 15, 2026

Genetic risk information could improve disease prevention, according to new UAB-led study

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Apr 8, 2026

New research shows that tau protein spreads through connected neurons in people with Alzheimer’s disease

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Apr 10, 2026

Standaert appointed to the inaugural Advisory Council on Parkinson’s Research, Care, and Services

Mar 24, 2026

UAB scholar receives highest recognition from national small-business and entrepreneurship association

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Mar 16, 2026

UAB students named to the 2026-27 Schweitzer Fellowship class

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Arts & Events

A timeline of genetics research is illustrated with photos on a white wall as part of the exhibit “Genetics: What Makes You Unique,” inside Lister Hill Library.

Apr 14, 2026

New exhibitions on science of genetics, lead poisoning advocacy, on show at UAB’s Lister Hill Library

Apr 7, 2026

UAB Trauma to host third annual Heroes and Healers event honoring survivors, care teams and first responders

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Apr 2, 2026

Treat kids to the imaginative show “Yellow Bird Chase” on May 3 at UAB’s Alys Stephens Center

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Apr 16, 2026

The science behind the flu

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Apr 14, 2026

Yardwork Safety: How to keep an ER visit off your spring to-do list

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Apr 9, 2026

Do energy drinks increase cancer risk? UAB expert weighs in

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Louisiana health department says it will stop promoting mass vaccination.

Louisiana health department says it will stop promoting mass vaccination.

An intense flu season is filling hospitals with severely ill patients

An intense flu season is filling hospitals with severely ill patients

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Is it actually possible to get rid of cavities without fillings?

Is it actually possible to get rid of cavities without fillings?

How to do a semester at sea, for grown ups

How to do a semester at sea, for grown ups

Caffeine may increase pain tolerance

Caffeine may increase pain tolerance

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