“Broken heart syndrome” is a common name for stress-induced cardiomyopathy.

Research conducted at UAB is reaching the front lines of treatment of the novel coronavirus.

The alliance will utilize innovative strategies to address health disparities, mental and behavioral health, and diabetes, with an emphasis on expanded access for poor, vulnerable and rural populations.

Huntsville Hospital Health System and University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System have agreed to a partnership that seeks to expand health insurance options for seniors and others.

UAB and Proton International open the first proton therapy center for cancer treatment in Alabama.

UAB Hospital is only the 21st hospital worldwide to receive this designation five consecutive times and is the only hospital in Alabama designated a Magnet organization.

Harvard-trained physician and clinician-scientist will begin his new role Jan. 6, 2020.

The Birmingham City Council passed an ordinance on Tuesday, Oct. 15, that establishes a non-smoking Health District on Birmingham’s Southside. Smoking will be prohibited on public property – including city streets and sidewalks within the Heath District.

UAB Medicine is notifying affected patients that criminal hackers recently gained access to certain employee email accounts containing patient information.

UAB’s School of Optometry has been training optometrists and helping patients for 50 years.

UAB is now offering total knee replacements without an overnight hospital stay for selected patients.

Diet matters when it comes to depression. Teens who have a high-sodium, low-potassium diet are at a higher risk of depression.

Lessons learned on the battlefield have brought about a change in blood usage at UAB.

The UAB Health System will continue to accept United Healthcare insurance following a finalized agreement.

Following months of negotiations, the contracts will expire July 30 between United Healthcare and several UAB Health System entities. Only the Emergency Department at each hospital will remain open to United plan members without additional out-of-pocket costs.

The new play therapy room at the UAB Community Counseling Clinic has expanded its services to meet the counseling needs of younger children.

This new, non-invasive way to deliver radiation has helped one Alabama man complete optometry school and launch his new career.

Different systemic eye conditions impact the way many student athletes are able to play sports in direct sunlight. One helmet addition now approved thanks to UAB could help.

The clinic is an initiative of Building Healthy Communities, a project of the UAB Minority Health and Health Disparities Research Center

The diet increased quality of life, and it decreased serum levels of the adipokine leptin and a marker of oxidative stress.

Patients at UAB now have access to state-of-the-art robotic surgery technology.

An optometrist’s vision wellness tips and services can help keep your eyes in good shape.

Kill the flu virus by following these tips on what to clean and how to disinfect commonly touched areas at home, school and work.

The newly named O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB will be supported by a $30 million gift from O'Neal Industries.

The $30 million gift will go into an endowment — creating a yearly flexible fund of about $1.5 million that leadership of the cancer center and UAB School of Medicine can use in ways that best leverage further advancement of the cancer center.

Children spend several hours in a wheelchair, going through a library and out to lunch, to understand and be aware of the challenges disabled people experience every day.

UAB Hospital continues to be highly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Alabama and among the top in the Southeast and nation.

Engineering students develop umbrella for power wheelchair users to present at international conference.

An Auburn woman who was severely burned finds pain relief from music therapy.

More than 500 patients have been visited by physicians and nurse practitioners in UAB’s House Calls program since 2014.