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Fobian named 2023 Routh Early Career Award recipient

Mar 10, 2023

Fobian named 2023 Routh Early Career Award recipient

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Rhythmic eating pattern preserves fruit fly muscle function under obese conditions

Mar 3, 2023

Rhythmic eating pattern preserves fruit fly muscle function under obese conditions

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New major attracting students with unique, holistic approach to wellness in nutrition

Mar 2, 2023

New major attracting students with unique, holistic approach to wellness in nutrition

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Higher cardiorespiratory fitness in early adulthood, and keeping fitness through midlife, decreases cardiovascular-related disease and death

Feb 28, 2023

Higher cardiorespiratory fitness in early adulthood, and keeping fitness through midlife, decreases cardiovascular-related disease and death

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Demark-Wahnefried named recipient of ASPO Joseph F. Fraumeni Jr. Distinguished Achievement Award

Feb 24, 2023

Demark-Wahnefried named recipient of ASPO Joseph F. Fraumeni Jr. Distinguished Achievement Award

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Dieting for the new year? Learn more about unhealthy eating motives and how to break them

Jan 19, 2023

Dieting for the new year? Learn more about unhealthy eating motives and how to break them

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Researcher receives grant to study impact of circadian rhythm disruptions on alcohol-related liver disease

Jan 17, 2023

Researcher receives grant to study impact of circadian rhythm disruptions on alcohol-related liver disease

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Researchers use precision cardiovascular medicine to prevent the development of heart diseases

Dec 15, 2022

Researchers use precision cardiovascular medicine to prevent the development of heart diseases

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Coaching, food delivery and more: A new diabetes management study will soon enroll patients

Nov 22, 2022

Coaching, food delivery and more: A new diabetes management study will soon enroll patients

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Microbiology/NORC Pilot Grant Award

Nov 11, 2022

Microbiology/NORC Pilot Grant Award

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Can intermittent fasting or calorie restriction slow the aging process?

Oct 18, 2022

Can intermittent fasting or calorie restriction slow the aging process?

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“Transformational” semaglutide can cut Type 2 diabetes risk by more than half

Oct 5, 2022

“Transformational” semaglutide can cut Type 2 diabetes risk by more than half

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Rise in new-onset Type 2 diabetes among Alabama youth during COVID-19 pandemic

Sep 26, 2022

Rise in new-onset Type 2 diabetes among Alabama youth during COVID-19 pandemic

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Aging: incorporating healthy habits for improved longevity

Sep 14, 2022

Aging: incorporating healthy habits for improved longevity

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Salt boosts blood pressure for some people. UAB study asks: Who?

Sep 7, 2022

Salt boosts blood pressure for some people. UAB study asks: Who?

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NORC Pilot Funding Opportunity

Jul 19, 2022

NORC Pilot Funding Opportunity

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New research identifies complex contributors to obesity-related health disparities

Jun 28, 2022

New research identifies complex contributors to obesity-related health disparities

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Worthington chosen as Named New Investigator for UAB Nutrition Obesity Research Center

Jun 21, 2022

Worthington chosen as Named New Investigator for UAB Nutrition Obesity Research Center

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A novel therapy ameliorates obesity and Type 2 diabetes in mice fed a high-fat diet

Apr 29, 2022

A novel therapy ameliorates obesity and Type 2 diabetes in mice fed a high-fat diet

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Arora receives $3.7 million grant to study precision treatment for high blood pressure

Apr 4, 2022

Arora receives $3.7 million grant to study precision treatment for high blood pressure

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Weight loss may take longer than expected due to metabolic adaptation

Feb 8, 2022

Weight loss may take longer than expected due to metabolic adaptation

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The keto diet and its health benefits

Feb 7, 2022

The keto diet and its health benefits

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Hill receives funding for NIH precision nutrition study

Jan 25, 2022

Hill receives funding for NIH precision nutrition study

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UAB study: Could this five-second obesity management strategy keep the pounds off?

Jan 3, 2022

UAB study: Could this five-second obesity management strategy keep the pounds off?

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Turning New Year’s exercise resolutions into realistic, long-term habits

Dec 30, 2021

Turning New Year’s exercise resolutions into realistic, long-term habits

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2021 Marchase Award winner Cherrington fights health disparities and chronic disease

Oct 27, 2021

2021 Marchase Award winner Cherrington fights health disparities and chronic disease

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Should you skip breakfast? Eat dinner early? Is intermittent fasting good for you? Two UAB studies look for volunteers

Sep 21, 2021

Should you skip breakfast? Eat dinner early? Is intermittent fasting good for you? Two UAB studies look for volunteers

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UAB researchers find that 40 percent of young American adults have insulin resistance and cardiovascular risk factors

Sep 20, 2021

UAB researchers find that 40 percent of young American adults have insulin resistance and cardiovascular risk factors

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UAB trial studying diet composition — with no weight loss — to treat Type 2 diabetes

Sep 17, 2021

UAB trial studying diet composition — with no weight loss — to treat Type 2 diabetes

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Mind over matter? Recognizing your hunger cues

Aug 27, 2021

Mind over matter? Recognizing your hunger cues

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Deaths from cardiovascular disease in the stroke belt surpasses rates elsewhere in the nation

Aug 9, 2021

Deaths from cardiovascular disease in the stroke belt surpasses rates elsewhere in the nation

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Why doesn't weight loss work for me? Smarter studies aim for faster answers.

Aug 6, 2021

Why doesn't weight loss work for me? Smarter studies aim for faster answers.

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W. Timothy Garvey selected to earn highest honor from AACE

Jul 23, 2021

W. Timothy Garvey selected to earn highest honor from AACE

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Dr. Tollefsbol elevated to Distinguished, University professorships

Jul 23, 2021

Dr. Tollefsbol elevated to Distinguished, University professorships

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UAB School of Public Health to offer Remote Short Course with Indiana University focused on Behavioral Obesity Research

Jul 7, 2021

UAB School of Public Health to offer Remote Short Course with Indiana University focused on Behavioral Obesity Research

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The Southern diet — fried foods and sugary drinks — may raise risk of sudden cardiac death

Jul 1, 2021

The Southern diet — fried foods and sugary drinks — may raise risk of sudden cardiac death

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Fargue chosen as Named New Investigator for UAB Nutrition Obesity Research Center

Jun 30, 2021

Fargue chosen as Named New Investigator for UAB Nutrition Obesity Research Center

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Are hormones from the heart responsible for high nighttime blood pressure?

Jun 24, 2021

Are hormones from the heart responsible for high nighttime blood pressure?

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Goss receives $3 million NIH grant for family-based diet intervention treating fatty liver disease in adolescents

Jun 1, 2021

Goss receives $3 million NIH grant for family-based diet intervention treating fatty liver disease in adolescents

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Pollock to lead American Physiological Society

Apr 30, 2021

Pollock to lead American Physiological Society

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High consumption at night of branch chain amino acids — found in meats, eggs, fish and nuts — could negatively impact the heart

Apr 28, 2021

High consumption at night of branch chain amino acids — found in meats, eggs, fish and nuts — could negatively impact the heart

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Locke secures third R01 grant in four years

Apr 21, 2021

Locke secures third R01 grant in four years

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Not just counting calories: Study looks to disrupt obesity triggers that affect black women most

Apr 15, 2021

Not just counting calories: Study looks to disrupt obesity triggers that affect black women most

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Yarar-Fisher received global academic leadership award

Apr 9, 2021

Yarar-Fisher received global academic leadership award

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Who will benefit from new ‘game-changing’ weight-loss drug semaglutide?

Apr 6, 2021

Who will benefit from new ‘game-changing’ weight-loss drug semaglutide?

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Obesity is associated with poor outcomes in heart failure, but achieving biomarker-based treatment target goals implies good prognosis

Apr 2, 2021

Obesity is associated with poor outcomes in heart failure, but achieving biomarker-based treatment target goals implies good prognosis

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Garr Barry wins UAB Barker Award for Excellence

Mar 26, 2021

Garr Barry wins UAB Barker Award for Excellence

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Drew Sayer named inaugural Ronald L. and David B. Allison Endowed Scholar

Mar 18, 2021

Drew Sayer named inaugural Ronald L. and David B. Allison Endowed Scholar

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Research Goes Red grant allows for new research in women’s cardiovascular health promotion

Nov 4, 2020

Research Goes Red grant allows for new research in women’s cardiovascular health promotion

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UAB scientist receives NIH grant to explore how exercise can help cardiometabolic health in spinal cord injury patients

Oct 16, 2020

UAB scientist receives NIH grant to explore how exercise can help cardiometabolic health in spinal cord injury patients

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Spotlight: Carson Lands Back-to-Back R01 Grants for $4.6 Million

Sep 1, 2020

Spotlight: Carson Lands Back-to-Back R01 Grants for $4.6 Million

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Frequent soft drink consumption may make adolescents more aggressive

Aug 24, 2020

Frequent soft drink consumption may make adolescents more aggressive

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Study focuses on low-carb, high-fat diet effect on older populations

Aug 20, 2020

Study focuses on low-carb, high-fat diet effect on older populations

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UAB NORC chooses Rowe as 2020 Named New Investigator

Jul 8, 2020

UAB NORC chooses Rowe as 2020 Named New Investigator

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Busting the 8 cups of water myth

Jul 8, 2020

Busting the 8 cups of water myth

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Research project looks to understand how exercise affects your body all the way down to your molecules

Jun 25, 2020

Research project looks to understand how exercise affects your body all the way down to your molecules

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UAB screening for two web-based healthy lifestyle trials

Jun 8, 2020

UAB screening for two web-based healthy lifestyle trials

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Eating right and eating smart during COVID-19

Mar 23, 2020

Eating right and eating smart during COVID-19

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Carb-restricted diet may result in benefits for adolescents with fatty liver disease

Mar 12, 2020

Carb-restricted diet may result in benefits for adolescents with fatty liver disease

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Spending childhood, early adulthood in Stroke Belt increases risk of developing cognitive impairment later in life

Feb 18, 2020

Spending childhood, early adulthood in Stroke Belt increases risk of developing cognitive impairment later in life

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New study calculates damage of food and lifestyle choices on inflammation

Feb 12, 2020

New study calculates damage of food and lifestyle choices on inflammation

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Wellness tips to get you over the New Year’s resolution slump

Jan 21, 2020

Wellness tips to get you over the New Year’s resolution slump

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Anantharamaiah named to National Academy of Inventors

Dec 9, 2019

Anantharamaiah named to National Academy of Inventors

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To Fast or Not to Fast

Dec 1, 2019

To Fast or Not to Fast

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Elucidating the integrative role of an inflammation resolution sensor in obesity and heart failure

Nov 20, 2019

Elucidating the integrative role of an inflammation resolution sensor in obesity and heart failure

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Wealth matters when it comes to obesity

Nov 4, 2019

Wealth matters when it comes to obesity

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Agarwal to become president of American Society of Nephrology

Oct 28, 2019

Agarwal to become president of American Society of Nephrology

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Wyss receives presidential honor and award for mentoring in the field of STEM

Oct 18, 2019

Wyss receives presidential honor and award for mentoring in the field of STEM

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Dr. Menear completes HERS Institute leadership program

Sep 13, 2019

Dr. Menear completes HERS Institute leadership program

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Gower embodies UAB’s collaborative spirit through cross-campus partnerships

Sep 9, 2019

Gower embodies UAB’s collaborative spirit through cross-campus partnerships

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Study: Do daily weigh-ins help you lose weight?

Aug 26, 2019

Study: Do daily weigh-ins help you lose weight?

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Jeralyn Langord Gives 1st Place Talk at Regional McNair Conference

Jul 24, 2019

Jeralyn Langord Gives 1st Place Talk at Regional McNair Conference

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Meal timing strategies appear to lower appetite, improve fat burning

Jul 24, 2019

Meal timing strategies appear to lower appetite, improve fat burning

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Fontaine receives R01 grant to study Obesity Management in Primary Care

Jul 18, 2019

Fontaine receives R01 grant to study Obesity Management in Primary Care

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Yarar-Fisher receives R01 grant to study ketogenic diet effects on neurorecovery in spinal cord injury

Jun 28, 2019

Yarar-Fisher receives R01 grant to study ketogenic diet effects on neurorecovery in spinal cord injury

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Demark-Wahnefried selected for Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Huddleson award

Jun 14, 2019

Demark-Wahnefried selected for Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Huddleson award

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Ovalle named director of endocrinology at UAB

May 21, 2019

Ovalle named director of endocrinology at UAB

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Grizzle recognized by ISBER with 2019 Founder’s Award

May 1, 2019

Grizzle recognized by ISBER with 2019 Founder’s Award

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Zhang inducted into the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering College of Fellows

Apr 19, 2019

Zhang inducted into the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering College of Fellows

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Hidalgo receives early career achievement award

Apr 2, 2019

Hidalgo receives early career achievement award

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UAB aging and longevity researchers win international prize

Mar 28, 2019

UAB aging and longevity researchers win international prize

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Study: Low-carb diet provides relief from knee osteoarthritis

Mar 22, 2019

Study: Low-carb diet provides relief from knee osteoarthritis

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Baskin named president-elect of the Society of Behavioral Medicine

Mar 21, 2019

Baskin named president-elect of the Society of Behavioral Medicine

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Saag sworn in as member of Presidential Advisory Council of HIV/AIDS

Mar 15, 2019

Saag sworn in as member of Presidential Advisory Council of HIV/AIDS

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High-fat diet and age alter gut microbes and immune response, causing inflamed state in heart failure

Feb 28, 2019

High-fat diet and age alter gut microbes and immune response, causing inflamed state in heart failure

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NORC Postdoctoral Scholar Dr. Sarah Deemer awarded 1st place at 2019 Postdoctoral Research Day

Feb 22, 2019

NORC Postdoctoral Scholar Dr. Sarah Deemer awarded 1st place at 2019 Postdoctoral Research Day

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NORC Senior Scientist Monica Baskin and Predoctoral Scholar Valene Garr Barry, UAB President’s Diversity Champion Award Recipients 2019

Feb 22, 2019

NORC Senior Scientist Monica Baskin and Predoctoral Scholar Valene Garr Barry, UAB President’s Diversity Champion Award Recipients 2019

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Early screening for gestational diabetes in pregnant, obese women may be unhelpful

Feb 20, 2019

Early screening for gestational diabetes in pregnant, obese women may be unhelpful

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Ashraf appointed as division director of Pediatric Endocrinolog

Feb 15, 2019

Ashraf appointed as division director of Pediatric Endocrinolog

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Weight cycling does not adversely affect cardiovascular outcomes in women with suspected myocardial ischemia

Feb 14, 2019

Weight cycling does not adversely affect cardiovascular outcomes in women with suspected myocardial ischemia

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Baskin selected as president of the Jefferson County Health Action Partnership

Feb 12, 2019

Baskin selected as president of the Jefferson County Health Action Partnership

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Recruitment begins for new study examining diet as treatment for Type 2 diabetes patients

Jan 30, 2019

Recruitment begins for new study examining diet as treatment for Type 2 diabetes patients

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Locke named director of UAB Comprehensive Transplant Institute

Jan 23, 2019

Locke named director of UAB Comprehensive Transplant Institute

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Fobian receives honor for innovative research in pediatric health

Jan 14, 2019

Fobian receives honor for innovative research in pediatric health

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Obesity surgery leads to emergence of new microbial strains in the human fecal community

Jan 7, 2019

Obesity surgery leads to emergence of new microbial strains in the human fecal community

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UAB NORC Call for Applications – Pilot and Feasibility Studies

Jan 3, 2019

UAB NORC Call for Applications – Pilot and Feasibility Studies

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Hill named chair of Nutrition Sciences, director of Nutrition Obesity Research Center

Dec 3, 2018

Hill named chair of Nutrition Sciences, director of Nutrition Obesity Research Center

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Pavela leads UAB team to study association of BMI and mortality

Nov 13, 2018

Pavela leads UAB team to study association of BMI and mortality

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Pavela elected to lead Ethics Section for national public health organization

Nov 1, 2018

Pavela elected to lead Ethics Section for national public health organization

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New study: Ketone supplement proves to lower body fat and weight

Oct 4, 2018

New study: Ketone supplement proves to lower body fat and weight

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Valene Garr Barry recognized for Top Scoring Abstract

Oct 3, 2018

Valene Garr Barry recognized for Top Scoring Abstract

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Faculty members win best-paper awards

Oct 2, 2018

Faculty members win best-paper awards

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Could beetroot juice alleviate obesity-related health implications?

Oct 2, 2018

Could beetroot juice alleviate obesity-related health implications?

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Ketogenic diet reduces body fat in women with ovarian or endometrial cancer

Sep 18, 2018

Ketogenic diet reduces body fat in women with ovarian or endometrial cancer

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UAB researchers testing innovative childhood obesity intervention

Sep 17, 2018

UAB researchers testing innovative childhood obesity intervention

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NCATS-Supported Study Shows Eating Before 3 p.m. Can Improve Health (NCATS)

Sep 7, 2018

NCATS-Supported Study Shows Eating Before 3 p.m. Can Improve Health (NCATS)

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Hidalgo appointed to American College of Epidemiology Board of Directors

Aug 17, 2018

Hidalgo appointed to American College of Epidemiology Board of Directors

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Pregnant? Eating broccoli sprouts may reduce child’s chances of breast cancer later in life

Aug 15, 2018

Pregnant? Eating broccoli sprouts may reduce child’s chances of breast cancer later in life

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Stephen Watts to chair organizing committee for NIH workshop

Aug 8, 2018

Stephen Watts to chair organizing committee for NIH workshop

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Barnes elevated to Distinguished Professor

Jul 30, 2018

Barnes elevated to Distinguished Professor

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Aslibekyan honored for excellence in teaching

Jul 24, 2018

Aslibekyan honored for excellence in teaching

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Hidalgo appointed to National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute’s Board of External Experts

Jul 16, 2018

Hidalgo appointed to National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute’s Board of External Experts

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Bariatric surgery is effective under the right circumstances

Jul 16, 2018

Bariatric surgery is effective under the right circumstances

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Shima Dowla Honored With P.E.O. Scholar Award

Jun 25, 2018

Shima Dowla Honored With P.E.O. Scholar Award

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Local radio host loses 100 pounds with help from UAB Weight Loss Medicine

May 17, 2018

Local radio host loses 100 pounds with help from UAB Weight Loss Medicine

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eTRF improves blood sugar control and blood pressure, pilot study says

May 10, 2018

eTRF improves blood sugar control and blood pressure, pilot study says

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Fobian named Young Professional of the Year by local nonprofit

Apr 30, 2018

Fobian named Young Professional of the Year by local nonprofit

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Nutrition therapy guidelines will help people living with HIV stay healthy

Apr 11, 2018

Nutrition therapy guidelines will help people living with HIV stay healthy

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NORC Senior Scientist, Beth Lewis, MD, MSPH, named Chair of the UAB Department of Epidemiology

Apr 3, 2018

NORC Senior Scientist, Beth Lewis, MD, MSPH, named Chair of the UAB Department of Epidemiology

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Dr. Olivia Affuso recently elected to the American College of Sports Medicine Board of Trustees

Apr 3, 2018

Dr. Olivia Affuso recently elected to the American College of Sports Medicine Board of Trustees

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Fad diets or lifestyle changes - where do three popular weight-reduction plans fit in?

Mar 28, 2018

Fad diets or lifestyle changes - where do three popular weight-reduction plans fit in?

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Drinking Sugary Drinks May be Associated With Greater Risk of Death

Mar 21, 2018

Drinking Sugary Drinks May be Associated With Greater Risk of Death

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Arora serving as Circulation section editor

Mar 5, 2018

Arora serving as Circulation section editor

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Former NORC pre-doctoral scholar awarded MSTAR fellowship at Harvard University for Summer 2018

Feb 7, 2018

Former NORC pre-doctoral scholar awarded MSTAR fellowship at Harvard University for Summer 2018

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Chris Radlicz selected as one of ASN’s 2018-2019 Science Policy Fellows

Jan 30, 2018

Chris Radlicz selected as one of ASN’s 2018-2019 Science Policy Fellows

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Gardening may help cancer survivors eat better, feel greater ‘worth’ (Reuters)

Jan 19, 2018

Gardening may help cancer survivors eat better, feel greater ‘worth’ (Reuters)

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Time-restricted eating can help with weight loss, researchers say (NBC News)

Jan 18, 2018

Time-restricted eating can help with weight loss, researchers say (NBC News)

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Study examines obesity and reproductive status of zoo elephants

Jan 10, 2018

Study examines obesity and reproductive status of zoo elephants

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UAB Diabetes Research Center (DRC) and the Student Research Training Program (STRP) Medical Student Summer Research Fellowships

Jan 5, 2018

UAB Diabetes Research Center (DRC) and the Student Research Training Program (STRP) Medical Student Summer Research Fellowships

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MHERC Pilot Feasibility Studies on Nutrition or Obesity-Related Health Disparities

Jan 4, 2018

MHERC Pilot Feasibility Studies on Nutrition or Obesity-Related Health Disparities

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