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Five Ways to Protect Yourself from Cyberattacks


When it comes to hackers’ attempting to access unauthorized information stored on computers or networks

House calls program brings COVID-19 vaccine to homebound patients


Some of the people most vulnerable to COVID-19 are those who are unable to leave their homes

Don’t forget other annual immunizations along with COVID-19 vaccineBack to square one: UAB expert says social distancing, masks, vaccinations are key to stopping COVID-19 surge


That is what one expert at the University of Alabama at Birmingham says about not choosing to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

With eight highly ranked specialties, U.S. News again calls UAB best hospital in Alabama


UAB Hospital has again been named the best hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report.

Changes to the Child Tax Credit relief bill explained by a professor


The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected countless Americans from all walks of life, leaving many jobless while struggling to feed their families and secure livelihood.

As demolition approaches, learn the history of Kracke and its namesake


Demolition will begin later this year on the Roy R. Kracke Clinical Services Buildling to make way for construction of the Altec Styslinger Genomic Medicine and Data Sciences Building

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


A series of studies recently published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology by University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers describes the reasons behind low levels of natriuretic peptides in obese individuals.

Look for these seven new spaces transforming UAB’s campus


The University of Alabama at Birmingham has developed seven innovative spaces from its Campus Master Plan.

UAB among Forbes’ Best Employers for New Graduates 2021


The University of Alabama at Birmingham, the largest employer in Alabama, has received a third award from Forbes this year by being named America’s No. 4 Best Employer for New Graduates 2021.

Blood supplies are low. Please encourage donation.


Blood supplies are becoming low again across the United States.

Forbes names UAB one of America’s Best Employers for Diversity


The University of Alabama at Birmingham, consistently recognized for achievements in diversity, has been named America’s No. 4 Best Employer for Diversity by Forbes.

Uterus Transplant Program offers new hope


This week is National Infertility Awareness Week, and UAB Medicine is home to a program bringing new hope to those struggling with infertility: the Uterus Transplant Program.

Keeping safe during spring holiday celebrations


Throughout the last year, traditional holiday parties have been replaced by virtual parties or small outdoor gatherings.

Stay safe in research labs by following these 6 steps


Big things come from UAB’s research labs: We’ve learned that stem cell-derived heart muscle cells could be used in heart-attack repair and meal-timing strategies can lower appetite and improve fat-burning.

Optional digital COVID vaccination card is available to UAB community


Members of the UAB community vaccinated through UAB can obtain an optional digital COVID vaccination card

When COVID-19 came calling, UAB researchers were prepared


No one knew, in fall 2019, that a deadly coronavirus would sweep the globe in the coming months.

How smoking could impact health complications with COVID-19 illness


Smoking cigarettes poses an increased risk of respiratory infections and weakens the immune system.