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Helping children develop healthy habits at a young age can help lower their risk for heart disease, stroke and other major health problems later in life.

Lace up your running shoes for a good cause: The UAB National Alumni Society’s 19th annual Scholarship Run, presented by VIVA Health, provides financial support to students.

The performance is a Pay What You Choose event presented by the Alys Stephens Center, open to everyone.

One UAB nutrition researcher suggests incorporating more plant-based protein can help improve overall nutrition.

See the next generation in Irish dance, led by Guinness World Record holder for The Fastest Feet in the World James Devine, and five-time World Champion Irish dancer David Geaney.

A coronary calcium score is one of the best tools to help cardiologists predict future heart disease issues.

A child’s first dental appointment can seem overwhelming, but one UAB expert provides his expertise on how parents can plan ahead.

One UAB expert explains how ADHD can present in adults and how they can use behavioral strategies in daily routines to help cope.

InspireHER awards are presented by the national EmpowerHER Foundation to recognize women who make a profound, lasting impact on the lives of others.

Known for his uplifting, feel-good music, Grammer’s signature blend of feel-good melodies and reflective lyrics will resonate with anyone who has faced challenges.

The 2025 Spring Research Expo will highlight undergraduate research and foster creativity.

American Songwriter magazine called Giddens “one of the most important musical minds currently walking the planet.”

The free event will be held March 1 at Railroad Park and includes a 5K and fun run.

This innovative program addresses global health initiatives and medical training in Peru with Partners in Health, known locally as Socios En Salud, in Lima, Peru.

AIM’s Virtual Mental Health Monday series offers discussions on such topics as suicide prevention, accessibility in the arts and more.

When UAB employee Jamie Smith collapsed one morning while she was at work, UAB employees from multiple specialties stepped in to help save her life.

A playwright, a freedom fighter, a queen and a young assassin star in this girl-powered comedy of bravery and sisterhood, set during the French Revolution’s “Reign of Terror.”

Reed will share insights into the creation of “S-Town,” which won a Peabody Award for its pioneering storytelling.

Traditional systems of performance management fail because they can feel punitive. Incorporating continuous feedback and cultivating trust through investing in employee development can help fix the problem.

Fifty-two students in fourth through eighth grades will compete for the Alabama State Spelling Bee Champion title. This is the fourth year UAB has hosted the competition.

Father of five listened to his body and sought care that saved his life after a surgery many of his family members have had.

Darwin Day is an annual celebration recognized internationally in honor of the birthday and legacy of the historically renowned biologist Charles Darwin.

Experts at the UAB Cardiovascular Institute and UAB St. Vincent’s say it is never too early or too late for women to begin protecting themselves from heart disease.

With a $2.47 million gift from Novo Nordisk Inc., Live HealthSmart Alabama is applying its holistic health model in Selma, Camden, Demopolis and other underserved communities.

Researchers identified that the dominant B cell epitope of Lachnospiraceae flagellins and the utilization of the flagellin peptide cytometric bead array can potentially advance the diagnosis and prognosis of Crohn’s disease.

Jacquelyn Shaia, J.D., Ph.D., director of UAB’s Public Relations curriculum, is faculty advisor for the nationally recognized PRCA/PRSSA student chapter.

Garvey’s career spans decades of influential work, shaping national guidelines for obesity and diabetes treatment.

The UAB Piano Series will present Fei-Fei Dong on March 23, plus the PRISM concert March 31 will showcase students and faculty.

New guidelines create clarity of language that will help advance mitochondria transfer and transplantation research for therapeutic innovations.

History classes at UAB collaborate with local community organizations to preserve Birmingham history
The project “Go Tell It on Red Mountain” features scholars with expertise on labor history, industrial history, and the lives of those who resided and worked on and around Red Mountain, as well as residents of the Wenonah community.