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A UAB internal medicine expert says sporadic cases of flu are appearing and with a vaccine already available, it is best to get immunized now.

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A clinical review from geriatricians at the University of Alabama at Birmingham suggests that mobility limitations are a litmus test for healthy aging and urges primary care physicians to take a more aggressive role in ascertaining the mobility of their older patients.

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Believed to be eradicated from the United States in 2000, measles are brought into the country and can infect those who are not vaccinated.

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The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases has renewed a grant shared by the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine and the University of California, San Diego, that will extend and expand research into acute kidney failure, or acute kidney injury, which kills 70 to 80 percent of patients in intensive care units who develop the disease.

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University of Alabama at Birmingham cardiovascular physician Tom McElderry, M.D., has become the first surgeon in the United States to use the new IntellaTip MiFi™ XP catheter in a patient.

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Study is first to reveal the role of the kidney in the regulation of iron metabolism following injury.

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New UAB research shows while there’s an association between breakfast habits and obesity, some practices by scientists have led the evidence for a causal claim to be exaggerated.

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Sports are an enjoyable past-time, but they should be just that. Youth sports and marriages can be ruined by an adult’s addiction to the game.

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A study by researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) reveals that women over age 60 may need to exercise only one day a week to significantly improve strength and endurance.

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A research consortium that includes UAB has shown that a new drug for vasculitis, a potentially life-threatening auto-immune disease which causes inflammation in blood vessels, is as effective as standard therapy over 18 months.

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It’s not always easy, but a cancer education expert and survivor offer ways to make it through the workday despite having the disease.

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UAB Hospital's seven year effort to better manage blood use has led to a dramatic decline in use, which is better for patients and bolsters the overall supply, while increasing donation locally: a complete win-win.

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The same protein tells beta cells in the pancreas to stop making insulin and then to self-destruct as diabetes worsens, according to a University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) study published online today in the journal Nature Medicine.

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Key details of the way nerve cells in the brain remember pleasure are revealed in a study by University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) researchers published today in the journal Nature Neuroscience. The molecular events that form such “reward memories” appear to differ from those created by drug addiction, despite the popular theory that addiction hijacks normal reward pathways.

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New UAB faculty hopes to implement her successful Ohio HIV/AIDS research, education/prevention program in Birmingham’s African-American churches.

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Heading back to the classroom can make some children anxious, but UAB experts say good communication can help ease back-to-school fears.

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The new work by composer Yotam Haber will feature a short film, archival audio recordings, music performed by the Alabama Symphony Orchestra and a female chorus.

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A good night’s sleep and filling breakfast means more for your child’s academic performance than you may think.

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A type of fungus coating much of the stored corn, wheat, rice and nuts in developing countries may be quietly worsening the AIDS epidemic, according to a paper published today in the World Mycotoxin Journal.

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A UAB personal finance expert offers easy and creative ways to save a buck when buying new supplies for school-aged kids.

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A new study from UAB researchers is one of the first to study the relationship of exercise and stroke in a large biracial cohort of men and women in the U.S.

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UAB researchers are working to improve the end-to-end security of an increasingly common means of communication. Through a two-year, $150,000 project funded by Cisco Systems, UAB researchers are designing mechanisms to secure voice- and video-over-Internet (VoIP) communications, such as Skype or Jabber.

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UAB researchers are launching a study to look at the links between sleep and pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis.

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A research team has genetically engineered a mouse with glowing primary cilia, the tiny outgrowths seen on the surface of most cells, according to a study published today in BioMed Central’s open access journal, Cilia.

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From planning, to traveling, to coordinating daily schedules while on vacation – the break from work may not be enough to help mental wellbeing.

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Many black people vote Democratic, although their moral views are more in line with Republicans. A UAB professor explains why.

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Regional politics didn’t change, so the parties did, University of Alabama at Birmingham professor says in a new book.

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An experimental treatment that combines a cell-killing radioactive particle with an antibody that homes in on cancer cells is safe in the treatment of cancers spreading through patients’ abdomens.

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An abnormal heartbeat, known as atrial fibrillation, is associated with memory and thinking problems, according to new published research.

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A University of Alabama at Birmingham professor offers a checklist for safe play at indoor playgrounds.

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A newfound genetic marker promises to better predict warfarin dose in African-Americans, according to a study published online today in The Lancet.

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The same mechanism that lets the immune system mount a massive attack against invading bacteria contributes to the destruction of brain cells as part of Parkinson’s disease.

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There’s been a string of large, deadly tornadoes impacting the United States in recent years, and UAB researchers say benefits of preparation trump previous false alarms.

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It seems logical that a preventive check-up will deter cavities and other costly dental problems in children, but new UAB research shows otherwise.

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An unusual kind of circuit fine-tunes the brain’s control over movement and incoming sensory information, and without relying on conventional nerve pathways. The work may provide insight into the design of drugs for autism and movement disorders.

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Drowning is the leading cause of injury, death in young children; a UAB expert shared simple steps to prevent accidents.

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New research from the UAB School of Public Health shows that patients with chronic kidney disease may improve their health by making lifestyle behavior changes.

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Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) have uncovered new hard-to-detect methods that criminals may use to trigger mobile device malware that could eventually lead to targeted attacks launched by a large number of infected mobile devices in the same geographical area. Such attacks could be triggered by music, lighting or vibration.

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Jolie has people talking about genetics; testing for BRCA1 and BRCA2 is not for everyone, but knowing family history is a good start.

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In a private-public partnership, the University of Alabama at Birmingham has launched Malcovery, an intelligence company specializing in cyber threat detection, to help businesses protect themselves from cyberattacks. Malcovery uses patented forensic technology to identify the source and nature of immediate cyberattacks and analyze millions of cyberthreat angles to combat future crises.

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With warmer weather come opportunities to wear shorts and swimsuits, and many focus on weight loss; these diet and exercise tips from experts can help.

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Senior drivers who always take a pet in the car are at increased risk for being involved in a motor vehicle collision, said UAB researchers. In a study published on on May 2, 2013, the research team said both overall and at-fault crash rates for drivers 70 years of age or older were higher for those whose pet habitually rode with them.

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A UAB study suggests that the Mediterranean diet, which urges consuming foods that contain omega-3 fatty acids found in fish, chicken and salad dressing, and avoiding saturated fats, meat and dairy foods, may be linked to preserving memory and thinking abilities.

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The spring allergy season has been underway for several weeks in many parts of the country – but soon after the tree pollen settles, the grass pollen will surface.

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It costs less to care for a geriatric patient hospitalized in a specialized Acute Care for Elders (ACE) unit than it does for patients hospitalized in a more usual care setting, according to new research from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). In findings published online in JAMA Internal Medicine on April 22, 2013, UAB investigators also showed that readmission rates within 30 days for patients in the ACE unit were significantly lower than for patients receiving usual care.