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A night or two of poor sleep can be normal. But if the problem persists, it may be time to seek professional advice.
UAB Hospital Chief Medical Officer Kierstin Kennedy, M.D., shares insights into health care conflict resolution that can be used in most workplaces.
An expert in family communication and social support, Samantha Shebib, Ph.D., offers her expertise to help navigate these complicated and difficult conversations.
Learn what broken heart syndrome is, who is at risk for it, how to prevent it and more.
Conflict can allow couples to solve problems, but dysfunctional communication with your partner could hurt their health. Social scientist of human behavior Samantha J. Shebib, Ph.D., offers ways to improve communication.
Downtown Birmingham has a pedestrian culture, and therefore, following safety tips such as using the sidewalks and limiting distractions is of utmost importance.
A UAB expert provides information on tackling sadness and grief over the winter holiday season.
New screening guidelines and improvements in diagnostics and treatment have improved outcomes in lung cancer.
Type 2 diabetes is alarmingly on the rise in Alabama youth, but following a healthy diet and exercising regularly can help mitigate the risk and the severity.
UAB Health System’s senior director of Infection Prevention breaks down the chain of transmission and how we all can lower our risk of getting sick.
Maintain good dental health this Halloween by indulging that night, controlling candy intake after the binge, eating more chocolates than sticky, sour candy and brushing teeth twice daily.
Self-care means taking time to do things that help people live well and improve their physical health and mental health. UAB experts provide tips on how to incorporate self-care into a daily routine.
You cannot really germ-proof your home, but you can clean and disinfect things to improve your chances of preventing the flu.
The growing dependence on technology, coupled with the increasing threat of intrusion and cyberattacks, requires greater security in the online world.
Injury and illness can happen to anyone. Going to the right place of care could save lives.
The ability to understand and acquire knowledge can be protected by following a healthy diet, regular exercise, vitamin D consumption and participating in social activities.
Everyone will experience aging, but can a person enhance their aging through simple modifications? UAB experts say yes.
UAB experts provide tips for freshman students transitioning to college and how they can adjust to their new lives on campus.
Lizzy Davis, Ph.D., shares tips for healthy eating for college students living in residence halls.
Prices are going up, and — more than ever — Americans are feeling a pinch in their wallets. What causes inflation, and where do we go from here?
Implementing a consistent and simple routine can help with a smooth transition into a new school year and alleviate stress and anxiety in children and adolescents.
Car seats are documented to reduce injuries and deaths in children but are effective only if installed and used properly.
Mixing alcohol with the blaze of intense Southern heat can be a dangerous combo.
Get information on COVID vaccinations for children 5 and younger, such as how soon a child can be vaccinated following an infection with COVID-19, dosage requirements, the negative impact of the virus on children and more in these YouTube videos — perfect for sharing on social.
Thousands of people, many of them children, suffer eye injuries from fireworks each year in the United States. UAB ophthalmologists at the only eye emergency room in Alabama provide safety tips.
One UAB expert provides tips on how you can stay hydrated this summer during The World Games.
As the summer temperatures increase, so does the risk of heat-related illness and death. A UAB pediatrician shares best practices for parents to prevent child hot car deaths.
UAB’s Dayna Watson, Ph.D., recommends four ways to help keep children’s mental health in great condition once the final school bell rings.
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.
Kaylee Crockett, Ph.D., a clinical health psychologist at UAB, provides tips on how to take care of one’s mental health while using social media.