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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.
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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.
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UAB Media Studies students learn how to make documentary films focusing on communities and issues they care about in a semester.
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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.
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The program seeks to support and foster multidisciplinary collaborations, especially between UAB clinicians and basic and physician scientists.
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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.
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UAB’s Lizzy Davis, Ph.D., reveals the science behind heat’s impact on appetite and provides guidelines for optimal nutrition in extreme heat.
UAB is one of 15 sites selected by the NIH to study the increasing prevalence of diabetes in youth, specifically in Black and Hispanic minority groups.
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Bertrand has been chosen for the leadership program to help close the gap in how allied health professions are recognized in health care.
The American Society of Preventive Oncology presents this award annually to a scientist in the area of preventive oncology.
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Starting small, staying consistent and being accountable are key to setting and achieving realistic goals.
UAB experts discuss tips on exercising, eating healthy and avoiding additional stressors during the holiday season.
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UAB Nutrition researchers are investigating whether calorie restriction or intermittent fasting can slow the aging process.
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Given the rising rates of obesity and diabetes, semaglutide could be used effectively to reduce the burden of these chronic diseases.
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Everyone will experience aging, but can a person enhance their aging through simple modifications? UAB experts say yes.
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The UAB National Alumni Society presents free webinars with guidance and more on relevant and trending topics from academics and experts in their fields.
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