American Red Cross will collaborate with UAB and Birmingham Barons to host two blood drives, as experts encourage the public to donate if able.    

This past June, through a competitive review process, the NIH renewed their five-year grant to continue UAB’s Center for AIDS Research pivotal work.  

Nine University of Alabama at Birmingham students have been awarded NASA Alabama Space Grant Consortium scholarships and fellowships.

A correlation was found between the social distancing index, a measure of overall social distancing behaviors observed, and higher rates of neonatal and early neonatal mortality, as well as preterm birth, when assessed with a lag period. Results were published today in JAMA Network Open. 

Bacterial otitis externa, more commonly known as swimmer’s ear, is an infection of the outer ear caused by bacteria.

Physicians at UAB are using mixed reality technology to perform total hip replacements and teach the next generation of surgeons.

When discussing serious medical topics with children, a UAB psychologist says it is important to keep it simple: use language they understand and let them guide the discussion.

Summer doesn’t have to end yet: At Legacy Family Day, play games on the Campus Green, race rubber ducks in the Rec Center pool, dunk a UAB celebrity and more.

For 11 consecutive years, U.S. News has named UAB Hospital the best hospital in Alabama, with several specialties and procedures ranked among the best.

Budgeting and research help parents save on back to school shopping.

The award will continue until 2029 and totals about $3 million dollars in funding.

UAB Medical West, an affiliate of the UAB Health System, plans to be fully operational and serve West Jefferson County in early August.

This study is providing researchers with an infrastructure they can build upon as they work to fully understand how exercise impacts the entire body.

The postpartum awareness bracelets will serve as medical alert bracelets and reminders for postpartum women to prioritize their own health.

By prohibiting the Activin A protein from functioning, researchers were able to halt the development of dyskinesia symptoms and effectively erase the brain’s “bad memory” response to L-DOPA treatments.

The Alys Stephens Center’s most diverse season yet will feature artists Dru Hill, Samara Joy, “Encanto,” Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Vitamin String Quartet, Napoleon Dynamite Live! and more.

This devastating neurodevelopmental disorder has no currently approved treatments.

Use of high-speed video microscopy and artificial intelligence provides calculated statistics like diastolic and systolic diameters, fractional shortening, and ejection fraction.

As temperatures heat up, the risk of contracting a heat-related illness increases. Experts at UAB discuss the best ways to stay safe this summer.

UAB Callahan Eye ophthalmologist discusses fireworks eye safety precautions and tips in case of an eye injury this Independence Day.

The construction of the Biomedical Research and Psychology Building signifies another milestone in UAB’s unwavering dedication to creating a transformative impact locally, statewide and globally.

Across its esteemed academic campus, UAB’s graduate programs continue to shine.

Enjoy the annual concert of patriotic music and movie soundtrack tunes beginning at 7 p.m., then watch the fireworks show shot from Red Mountain at 9 p.m.

Crying happens when emotions, sensory thresholds and societal norms interplay. According to experts, an occasional cry is completely healthy and expected.  

Researchers at UAB compared three risk-assessment tools for predicting mortality risk.

The transaction will include current Ascension St. Vincent’s services, facilities, caregivers and associates, including a robust network of providers serving the region and is expected to be completed in the fall of 2024.

UAB researcher finds that presumed retinal gliosis may serve as a potential biomarker for Alzheimer’s disease-related neuroinflammation in the eye.

UAB remains dedicated to supporting students’ mental health, ensuring they have the tools and community they need to thrive during their college journey.

Factors contributing to the rise of PTSD and ASD in college students may include pandemic-related stressors and the effects of traumatic events.

This new device leads to earlier discharge and an overall increase in patient satisfaction.