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The Heart to Heart International point-of-care lab will lead to reductions in barriers for patients by reducing the need to make additional arrangements for transportation or pay extra fees for lab testing.

New grant will look at environmental factors contributing to myopia and help develop effective prevention strategies.

As temperatures rise, a UAB Emergency Medicine physician shares warning signs and prevention tips for heat-related illnesses.

UAB’s Kathy Lu, Ph.D., will work in conjunction with other universities to lead a $7.5 million MURI project to optimize compositionally complex ceramics for hypersonics.

A UAB physician shares insights on the causes, symptoms and treatment options for low testosterone in men.

The American Heart Association’s PREVENT CVD risk equation is designed to help predict a person’s risk of a cardiovascular event during their lifetime.

The understanding of how macrophages regulate their response to toxic particles via two independent pathways could uncover therapeutic opportunities to quell inflammation.

Karlene Ball was recognized for her lifetime achievements in the field of psychology and aging.

Small-business owners can discover how they can harness AI to create content, automate social media and grow their brand at this free, hands-on workshop.

Janene Sims, O.D., Ph.D., received this award for mentoring a UAB School of Optometry student in her project focused on providing eye care to the underserved.

UAB physicians, athletic trainers, physical therapists, nurses and certified medical assistants will be providing care to the 2025 World Police & Fire Games athletes.

UAB emergency medicine doctor discusses how to identify and treat exposure to common poisonous plants.

An NLP-informed AGI clinic is a viable approach to efficiently improve the systemwide quality of care for patients with AGIs.

Bring folding chairs, blankets and picnics to enjoy during the concert, then stay and watch the 9 p.m. fireworks show shot from atop Red Mountain.

Learn how social media algorithms operate, debunk common myths, and learn how parents can safeguard their children from online harms through open conversations and alternatives.

Anyone traveling more than four hours by air, car or bus can be at risk for blood clots. The director of the UAB Vein Center provides tips on how to prevent blood clots when traveling.

One UAB expert explains how societal pressures and stigma can contribute to the development and treatment of eating disorders.

The Emmy-nominated film won 14 Telly Awards, including Gold for General: History in the Television category and Gold for Craft: Original Score in the Film & Shorts category.

Sandra Wang-Harris, O.D., has been honored to give the Karen Sparrow lecture in recognition of her commitment to accessible eye care worldwide.

Fireworks accidents are a leading factor in eye injuries during the month of July.

The National Association of Schools of Theatre Commission on Accreditation reviews applications and votes on accreditation and reaccreditation for colleges and universities across the United States.

UAB undergraduate research will be showcased at the summer 2025 expo.

UAB experts recommend taking some precautions before working in the yard this spring and summer.

Hunter Forsythe of Hoover, McKinley Morris of Columbiana and Williams Beaumont of Homewood won first place in the cybersecurity division of Innovate Hackathon.

Besides their normal role, pump overexpression confers drug resistance. Knowing the structure is a step to disabling the pumps with inhibitors.

The Bryant quadruplets were born at 23 weeks and four days — 115 days premature — and are the new Guinness World Records title holders for the most premature quadruplets.

Lucius’ work on molecular motors to inform therapeutic strategies for chronic diseases aligns with the grant mission of advancing general medical sciences.

Birmingham residents like Ron Collins stay healthy and independent through a high-tech solution to a health care challenge through Live HealthSmart Alabama.

A UAB St. Vincent’s pulmonologist offers insight about what really happens during a sleep study and why it is worth doing.

UAB is a stronghold at finding patients for studies, but healthy controls were harder.