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  • Traveling this holiday season? Stay healthy with these tips
    Stay safe while traveling this holiday season with these health-conscious tips.
  • Heartfelt homecoming: NICU families unite to thank UAB care team
    Three families traveled from across Alabama to share their gratitude for UAB physicians and nurses who made an impact in their NICU journey.
  • NARSAD award will allow rare glimpse into the neural mechanisms of depression
    Rachel Smith, Ph.D., is collaborating with researchers across UAB on the two-year project, which will focus on the intracranial neural networks responsible for major depressive symptoms in epilepsy patients. 
  • Performing arts medicine: How dancers can prevent injuries
    UAB Sports and Exercise Medicine providers share their top tips for injury prevention among performing artists.
  • Marnix E. Heersink, M.D., honored with UAB President’s Medal
    Heersink’s exemplary service to UAB has been recognized by one of the highest honors bestowed at the institution, the President’s Medal.
  • Key regulator that induces cancer-killing capacity in T cells under hypoxia is identified
    The regulator HIF1α functions in a cancer-microenvironment that lacks oxygen, and it may be involved in resistance to immune checkpoint blockade therapy.
  • Can holiday stress trigger substance abuse? UAB experts weigh in
    The purchase and consumption of alcohol and substances often increases during the holiday season, and while some may drink to celebrate, others may drink to suppress their feelings.
  • Five tips to manage allergies and colds this holiday season
    Stay healthy this holiday season with a few tips to keep allergies and colds in check.
  • Two UAB inventors named National Academy of Inventors fellows
    Michael Niederweis, Ph.D., and Cynthia Owsley, Ph.D., who collectively hold 23 patents, have been recognized for approaches to DNA sequencing and detection of impaired dark adaptation, respectively.
  • Gratitude improves physical and mental well-being. Here is how to practice gratitude this holiday season.
    Research suggests that gratitude can help people manage difficult emotions more effectively and have better control over their reaction to negative events.
  • What are kidney stones? A UAB expert breaks down the signs, prevention and treatment options for kidney stone disease
    Identifying the early signs of kidney stone disease is crucial for preventing complications and managing symptoms.
  • UAB fall commencement is Dec. 14 at Bartow Arena
    More than half of the university’s 1,954 graduating students will walk in commencement this semester. The UAB President’s Medal will be awarded to Marnix E. Heersink, M.D.
  • UAB O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center receives funding from BCRFA to advance breast cancer research
    Grants from the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama will support 10 groundbreaking projects led by researchers at UAB. 
  • New model for replication of BKPyV virus, a major cause of kidney transplant failure
    There are no effective antivirals against BK polyomavirus in transplanted kidneys. A better understanding of its replication will offer new ways to protect those kidneys.
  • New study highlights impact of experience on outcomes in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy septal reduction procedures
    This study highlights how high-volume centers, where operators perform these procedures more frequently, achieve better outcomes, including lower 30-day mortality and reduced complication rates. 
  • Keep the holidays happy and safe with these toy safety tips
    Learn how to pick out the perfect toys and avoid dangerous hazards this holiday season.
  • Five tips to maintain gut health during the holidays
    A UAB gut health researcher shares five tips to help you maintain a healthy gut while enjoying holiday meals and treats.
  • How giving to others can boost mental and physical health
    Giving back has physical and mental benefits, including boosting happiness, reducing stress and enhancing self-esteem.
  • Treat yourself! How to maintain healthy eating while enjoying sweets this holiday season
    One UAB expert offers several tips for enjoying the treats of the holiday season while staying healthy.
  • Breaking down barriers to opioid use treatment: The Beacon ACT Clinic at UAB
    Beacon ACT Clinic, which stands for Access, Connection, Transition, served more than 300 patients during its first year in operation.
  • Trials and tribulations of cell therapy for heart failure, an update on ongoing trials
    Heart failure is responsible for 13 percent of deaths worldwide, and half of patients die within 5 years. New therapies are needed.
  • UAB startup company focuses on AI to help identify cardiovascular disease
    Rothenberg’s innovative, FDA-approved technology will improve cardiac health through enhanced treatment and prevention.
  • Study reveals the disruption of interaction between proteins CD2:CD58 is a potential new treatment option for people with hidradenitis suppurativa
    UAB researchers uncover that interaction between proteins CD2:CD58 can be disrupted to mitigate the expression of genes and proteins that trigger HS pathogenesis.
  • Seasonal skincare: How to properly care for your skin in colder weather
    One UAB expert offers several tips for keeping skin healthy this fall and winter.