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Stethoscope resting on counter with two blurred people talking in a clinical setting in the background.
Health & Medicine Published 2 hours ago

Cardiovascular disease is the second leading cause of death among cancer survivors, second only to cancer itself

Several UAB Men's Basketball players are standing at center court prior to a game in Bartow Arena.
Health & Medicine Published 23 hours ago

UAB expert Elizabeth Liptrap, M.D., provides information on concussion safety and prevention while playing basketball. 

Green UAB graphic that displays the text "20 students selected as Alabama Schweitzer Fellows" with a gold ribbon beside the text.
People of UAB Published 1 day ago

This year’s cohort is the largest in ASF program history.

Ira Glass, a man with a beard and glasses wearing a dark suit jacket and white shirt, sits at a table in a restaurant holding a cup.
Arts & Events Published 1 day ago

Glass, creator and host of the iconic public radio program “This American Life,” will share insights from his decades in storytelling.

Close-up of smiling girl hugging a Blaze (mascot) plushie stuffed animal toy while waking up in bed after sleeping in home.
News You Can Use Published 1 day ago

Feeling tired may not mean it is time for sleep, and misunderstanding the difference could be fueling insomnia and fatigue.

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Campus & Community Published 4 days ago

This year, 53 students in fourth through eighth grades will compete for the Alabama State Spelling Bee Champion title in UAB’s University Hall.

Health & Medicine Published 4 days ago

More than 9,400 people are on the waiting list for a liver transplant in the United States. UAB’s new living-donor liver transplant program aims to help that number decrease.

Research & Innovation Published 4 days ago

The study is aimed to track early brain and child development in the United States by following pregnant participants and their children for approximately 10 years.

Students pose on stage with their teachers and their awards after winning student singing competitions.
People of UAB Published 4 days ago

Students earning degrees in studio art, communication, writing, music, theater and more are being recognized for their outstanding creative work.

Research & Innovation Published 5 days ago

UAB researchers are developing a new at-home cervical cancer screening device aimed at increasing access to screening and improving early detection.

Research & Innovation Published 5 days ago

Scientists identify an immune switch, NFAT, that is crucial to successful pregnancies, offering new insights on the causes of preeclampsia, implantation problems and inadequate blood supply.

Two smiling students are wearing business suits while standing next to three dressmaker's mannequins clothed in male and female business suit
Campus & Community Published 6 days ago

Donate gently used attire and accessories at UAB’s Spring Cleaning for a Cause clothing drive April 9-10 to support students, patients and community partners in need.

A student wearing a hijab and a backpack is looking at her mobile phone while walking on the Campus Green.
News You Can Use Published 6 days ago

Mindfulness, putting boundaries around media consumption and taking small actions can help cope with stress caused by global events, according to a UAB expert.

Anath Shalev, M.D., sitting in front of a blue background 👍
Research & Innovation Published 6 days ago

UAB scientists discovered an oral drug stopped weight rebound after discontinuation or cessation of GLP‑1 treatment in preclinical studies, opening the door to a new approach for maintaining weight loss.

Graphic for UAB's College of Arts and Sciences that displays the text "5th Annual Arts Weeks, March 30- April 9" on a torn notebook page in front of a studio scene of pieces of artwork, paintbrushes, canvases and easels.
Arts & Events Published 7 days ago

The community is invited to experience the arts being created by UAB students and faculty with this curated list of performances and happenings.

Outdoor portrait of Kyle and Shannon Kline, husband and wife living kidney donation.
Health & Medicine Published 7 days ago

For Shannon and Kyle Kline, faith guided every step of their journey through sudden kidney failure, a whirlwind transplant evaluation and, ultimately, the moment Kyle learned he was the perfect match to save his wife’s life.

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News You Can Use Published 8 days ago

Lauren Kole, M.D., provides guidance on how travelers can maintain healthy skin while traveling. 

Health & Medicine Published 10 days ago

UAB Hospital breaks into nation’s top five largest hospitals, reflecting major institutional momentum.

Health & Medicine Published 11 days ago

Through partnerships with resource-limited hospitals in Cameroon and Ethiopia, UAB radiologists help interpret CT scans, provide expert opinions, mentor young radiologists and help guide treatment. 

A graphic with a green background with white text that displays "UAB place sin TOP 5% of public institutions in the southeast- TIME."
Campus & Community Published 11 days ago

UAB received the highest ranking among institutions in Alabama, highlighting its commitment to providing a world-class education to current and future Blazers. 

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