Many Americans say they want to “make sure the shot is safe” before getting vaccinated. That data is already in, and it is overwhelming. 

This novel virulence trait, which increases severity of S. pneumoniae superinfection, involves pneumococcal surface protein A, now identified as an adhesin.

A comprehensive health-screening program in rural northern KwaZulu-Natal has found a high burden of undiagnosed or poorly controlled non-communicable diseases.

New results suggest the answer is no, implying that the role of tau in the pathogenesis of Lewy body dementias is distinct from Alzheimer’s disease.

Included in the phase one improvements in the Kingston community is a new mobile market bringing fresh food to the neighborhood.

New findings include a significant increase in risk of death among patients who had recently had chemotherapy.

UAB continues to implement its Campus Master Plan through new facilities and renovations to enhance instruction, research, technology and student life.

COVID-19 vaccines were not developed overnight. Here are the astounding stories behind mRNA vaccines.

UAB experts explain some of the benefits of getting a COVID-19 vaccine.

Knowledge of the specific flagellins that drive the pathogenic immune response in Crohn’s disease is a step toward a potential preventive treatment.

In a study conducted among more than 1.3 million American adults, UAB investigators found that Alabama and Southern states have the worst cardiovascular health, citing higher death totals due to cardiovascular causes.

Physicians treating heart disease with anti-coagulants should factor the presence of kidney disease into their decisions on medications.

CABG is a commonly performed, lifesaving surgery for patients with heart attacks and severe disease of the heart’s blood vessels. Avoiding a surgery like CABG due to fears of COVID-19 has “drastic implications.”

New research from UAB demonstrates that the timing of branch chain amino acid consumption has significant implications for cardiac health and disease.

G207, an immunotherapy derived from a modified herpes virus is well tolerated in children with gliomas, and shows signs of clinical effectiveness

Following a more than 40 year career as a senior leader in healthcare, Will Ferniany, CEO of the UAB Health System and the UAB/Ascension St. Vincent's Alliance, will retire at the end of year.

In a study of more than 6,000 American adults, UAB investigators found that those with a coronary artery calcium score greater than zero have a higher risk of cardiac events. CAC may help guide blood pressure control and comprehensive cardiovascular care.

After a pause due to COVID-19, UAB has resumed enrollment for the All of Us Research Project.

Research funding to UAB from the National Institutes of Health tops $300 million again.

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on the mental health of emergency department staff, both clinical and non-clinical.