Knowing the signs of becoming drowsy behind the wheel, many of which are similar to distracted and drunk driving, could potentially be lifesaving.

A heart attack can happen even if to those who are relatively young and fit, and genetics can play a role.

Several UAB programs once again are listed among the best in U.S. News & World Report rankings, including one program that vaulted 43 spots from one year ago.

The new building will be located on the corner of 10th Avenue South and 14th Street South on the southwest corner of the Campus Green.

A 90-ton machine called a cyclotron will accelerate protons to very high speeds to impact human tumors.

UAB School of Dentistry is offering patients with cavities between teeth a new, less painful option for treatment in a new clinical trial.

For the first time in humans, it has been reported that eating early in the day lessens daily swings in hunger and changes the 24-hour pattern of fat oxidation and energy metabolism, which may aid in weight loss.

The clinical lab in Spain Tower analyzes up to 5,000 tubes of blood each night, providing vital data for caregivers and patients in the nation’s third-largest public hospital.

Contrary to advertisements, bumper pads and stuffed animals are not part of a safe sleep environment for infants.

UAB neurologists have reported the first case study of a patient with a brain bleed linked to consumption of an energy drink.

According to the CDC, sports-related dental injuries account for more than 600,000 emergency room visits each year.

Combining two high-powered imaging techniques into a single scanner allows UAB to acquire and study PET and MRI data simultaneously, enabling new opportunities for diagnostic imaging of cancer, the brain and heart.

UAB clinical psychologist Josh Klapow, Ph.D., discusses the importance of evaluating activities and setting ground rules to keep from getting overbooked.

Kids often acquire S. mutans, a cavity-causing bacterium from nonfamily members, researchers report at the American Society for Microbiology annual meeting.

The partnership will provide scholarships and a reverse transfer agreement with Jefferson State to help deserving Alabama students realize their fullest potential.

Mild to moderate muscle and nerve strain provokes symptom flares in individuals with chronic fatigue syndrome.

A new study from the UAB School of Dentistry shows that women who are pregnant are more likely to have gingivitis in their first and second trimesters, which can negatively affect mother and baby.

With these tips from UAB Emergency Medicine, know how to identify poison ivy, oak and sumac, protect yourself against allergic reaction, and treat exposed areas.

Tempers will flare and the threat of violence is often not far behind as temperatures rise, says a UAB psychologist.

Among black men, those with a high degree of West African genetic ancestry have less abdominal fat than those with a lower degree.

UAB researcher Sarah Parcak, Ph.D., has already shown the world how to find ancient sites from space. Now her graduate student is using remote sensing data to find a different kind of hidden treasure: uranium.

Adam Gordon, O.D., discusses blue light, including the lack of clinical evidence in advertisements overstating dangers, as well as the effects of blue light on sleep and eye discomfort.

Experts take an in-depth look into a favorite college pastime by understanding the dangers and risks of alcohol.

Springing forward with daylight saving time may increase your risk of having a heart attack if you have a history of heart disease.

Nonverbal communication expert Mark Hickson, Ph.D., offers insight into the gestures and facial expressions displayed by presidential candidates during recent debates.

A UAB-led study shows that, for older patients, carotid artery surgery is safer than stenting.

With more than 162,000 square feet, the new UAB Hill Student Center is the living room of the university and provides places for students to congregate, eat and study, making it their home away from home.

Cortisol levels that indicate increased stress response are higher in adolescents with sleep problems.

A new national study by UAB Dentistry researchers has found that most general dentists are not following root canal standard of care guidelines.

Officials from BBVA Compass and the University of Alabama at Birmingham on Wednesday officially debuted the city’s newest sports venue, BBVA Compass Field, and marked the start of its final phase of construction by having an MLS midfielder lead students from Glen Iris Elementary through drills on the Blazers’ pristine soccer pitch.