Hair’s graying is linked to innate immune response, activation of which can decrease pigmentation in hair.

The All of Us Research Program, an effort by the NIH to build a national database for medical research, launches on May 6 at UAB and six other sites nation-wide.

Spotting the signs of child abuse and knowing how to report it are the first steps to ending the cycle of abuse.

Ketogenic, Whole30 and paleo diets aren’t convenience diets — they can cause challenges for eating out and cause a strain on your wallet — but they do provide whole food solutions.

Kidney stones impact one in 10 people and can lead to acute kidney injury; multiple episodes can result in long-term renal issues.

Doctoral student Jonathan Adams offers tips to identify and address bullying based on psychology research.

Fatigue in cancer survivors is significantly reduced by placebo pill, even when it is known it is a fake pill.

Watch a bleeding-control demonstration and join in with questions live as trauma surgeons show benefits of kits in public settings.

UAB ranked 15th nationally among public universities in research expenditures and topped $238 million in NIH funding for FY 2016.

Researchers have found the rate of hospitalization for sarcoidosis has increased, and in-hospital mortality associated with sarcoidosis has decreased.

Data suggest the United States could have a worse than average flu season. Flu season typically lasts from early October to February, but UAB experts say it is never too late to get vaccinated.

Do-it-yourself braces and how-to videos on the internet have grown in popularity, but experts say there are dangers in avoiding trained orthodontic professionals.

Local retailers should find ways to get involved in the community to help boost business, according to a UAB study.

It is easy to remember steps to prevent the body from getting cold, but what can be done to protect the eyes when cold weather hits?

This more comprehensive approach may be needed to find ways to delay the progressive heart failure.

Surgeon at UAB believes in making breast cancer awareness an issue year-round to help save lives through early detection.

Researchers use compounds found in a combination plant-based diet to successfully prevent and treat ER-negative breast cancer in mice.

A UAB Infectious Diseases physician discusses bacteria found in food-borne illnesses and why you should wash your hands.

With an economic impact now exceeding $7.15 billion, according to Tripp Umbach, Alabama’s largest single employer’s influence on the state’s economy has grown by more than 50 percent since the last study.

Low dietary potassium leads to calcified arteries and aortic stiffness, while increased dietary potassium alleviates those undesirable effects in a mouse model, suggesting dietary potassium may protect against heart disease and death from heart disease in humans.

Kaphar appropriates different styles and techniques from past periods of art history to create reconstructive historical narratives that address issues of race throughout history. He will speak about his work at 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22, followed by a free reception.

Andrew D. Pucker, O.D., Ph.D., gives tips on safe use of contact lenses, including advice on travel, swimming and UV rays.

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

UAB research suggests EEG headsets, growing in popularity among consumers, need better security.

With both Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and Lyme disease increasing in recent years, UAB wilderness medicine physician says it’s important to dress properly and to perform tick checks after woodland excursions.

The goal is to avoid unnecessary surgery and reduce the number of biopsies of benign nodules and cancers that are unlikely to cause harm.

The average American consumes nearly 2,000 mg a day over most adults’ ideal amount of sodium intake, excluding salt added at the table. Sodium found in restaurant, pre-packaged and processed foods, and foods like canned vegetables can increase heart disease and stroke risk, among others.

One of the most common types of cancer is skin cancer. A UAB dermatologist shares background information, risks and how to protect your skin.

Researchers have found a new, more accurate way to determine if adolescents are overweight, important findings considering many school districts label adolescents — who tend to be more vulnerable to weight bias and fat shaming than adults — as obese.

Robin Parks Ennis, Ph.D., assistant professor and behavioral interventions and supports researcher, explains how a popular toy can be beneficial with proper management.