Clinical psychologist Joshua Klapow, Ph.D., can discuss the new addition to the social networking site from a public health standpoint and what this intervention can achieve.
As investigators prepare to make safety recommendations following a deadly wreck in Missouri where the driver was texting, Despina Stavrinos, Ph.D., a UAB expert on distracted driving, can discuss various measures that need to be taken to better protect motorists.
UAB psychologist says amidst sexual harassment controversy, Herman Cain is at psychological crossroad. He can either self-destruct, or move on. But he must act now.
How focusing too much attention on football can negatively affect your life.
A breakdown of the new regulations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and what they mean to consumers
With school out for the summer, there’s no scheduled recess or lunch time, and UAB experts offer tips for parents to ensure their kids are physically active and eating right.
Learn from an eye trauma expert what can be done to avoid fireworks injuries during the July 4 holiday.
People in Alabama are experiencing a real tragedy in the aftermath of yesterday’s deadly storms. It’s important to realize just how severely the many losses are being felt, and while emergency responders are helping those with physical injuries, it’s important to care for those with psychological wounds as well, says Joshua C. Klapow, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist and associate professor in the UAB School of Public Health.
Ignoring the warnings about tanning doesn’t keep you from suffering the consequences.
UAB Pathology professor explains while levels of radiation at Fukushima have gotten high this week, it's effects aren't as bad as those from the Chernobyl accident.
As the crisis in Japan continues to unfold, Andrew Rucks, Ph.D., associate professor of public health at UAB and investigator in the South Central Center for Public Health Preparedness at UAB and Tulane, says response management and coordination will be major issues for the Japanese government.
With the number of traumas currently affecting Japan, it's people will reach a breaking point without some psychological first aid.
Children don’t understand that images they see on TV are half a world away. For a child, how much is an abstraction, and how much is real?
UAB psychologist Josh Klapow, Ph.D., believes new security measures at the nation’s airports are the straws that broke the travelers’ backs. UAB forensic scientist Jason Linville, Ph.D., says serious questions about the validity of the forensic data generated by full body scanners need to be answered.
Gary Warner, Director of Research in Computer Forensics at UAB, is available to comment on the breaking story about the financial and cyber crimes related to the Zeus botnet.
While the oil spill in the Gulf may have a profound impact on those who make their living in the region, children in the area may also feel the stress, says University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) child psychologist Vivian Friedman, Ph.D.
UAB experts offer comment on how the oil spill could effect tourism and retail, real estate values and shellfish communities along the Gulf coast.
A preeminent travel-medicine doctor and researcher, David O. Freedman, M.D., has been appointed to WHO’s International Health Regulations (IHR) Roster of Experts. The four-year term could mean crisis-related service in Geneva on emergency committees reporting directly to the director-general. Freedman, head of UAB’s Traveler’s Clinic, also co-directs the GeoSentinal global network of travel- and tropical-medicine clinics.
"Immunization is the best defense we have to prevent the spread of H1N1 influenza in the months ahead," says Richard Whitley, the director of the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases and current president of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA). The reminder comes during National Influenza Vaccination Week, Jan. 10-16.
Simple strategies can help reduce the discomfort and stress of navigating a stepfamily holiday and help children develop positive memories, says a psychologist and wellness expert. Josh Klapow, Ph.D., says to recognize the holidays will not always go smoothly and be reminded that family, children are worth the effort.
Retail experts in the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Business are forecasting fewer deep discounts this holiday shopping season and encouraging value seekers to hit their favorite stores early.
As the world observes the 20th anniversary of the 1989 fall of the Berlin Wall, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Professor of History and University Scholar James F. Tent, Ph.D., is available to discuss the history and legacy of the wall that once separated East and West Germany and became a symbol of the Cold War.
Trying to catch flu early goes against medicine, public-health practice.
“The center of the protection bull’s-eye should be children,” says one of the four U.S. physicians serving on the federal Safety Monitoring Committee reviewing trials of H1N1 vaccines. The reasoning behind making children the highest priority comes from decades of experience with flu transmission, prevention strategies, infection monitoring and many other factors.
From a working member of the H1N1 influenza working group of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) to several experts in antiviral treatment for influenza, the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) has noted faculty available for swine-flu coverage.
From a working member of the H1N1 influenza working group of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) to an expert in disease surveillance for travelers and migrants, the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) has several experts who can address the spread of swine flu.
Two University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) professors from the School of Business say General Motors' (GM) bankruptcy is no guarantee of a successful future and warn that released details about the reorganization strategy raise serious questions about the plan's potential success.
The U.S. housing market slump has hit bottom and is poised to rebound, said University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Assistant Professor of Finance Lary Cowart, Ph.D.
April is National Autism Awareness Month. Autism is a brain development disorder in which individuals exhibit repetitive behaviors or limited interests. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) includes a range of developmental disorders such as autism, Asperger syndrome and other pervasive developmental disorders.
March is designated National Kidney Month to mark the growing impact of kidney disease on public health. In addition to being one of the top kidney transplant centers, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) researchers are working on groundbreaking research in an effort to expand the knowledge base in the development, treatment and outcomes for patients with kidney disease and kidney failure.
Andreas Rauterkus, Ph.D., is an assistant professor of finance at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). A native of Frankfurt, Germany, Rauterkus has earned finance degrees from universities in both Europe and the United States. His research, which has been funded by the FDIC among others, includes in-depth examinations of financial institutions with an emphasis on conflicts of interest situations in international banking.
Reporters seeking an expert to discuss the mental toll that massive job losses in the United States could have on society and individuals can contact UAB sociologist Patricia Drentea, Ph.D. Drentea studies the sociology of work, debt and stress, and family and equity issues. She is available 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4 and 3:15-4:15 p.m. Thursday Feb. 5.
Just one month ago, many Americans made their New Year's resolution to lose weight, to exercise more, or to watch less television. Few people, however, manage to keep their resolutions over time, say experts. So, why are bad habits so hard to break?
A new group of computer hackers began using the Gaza conflict and a fake cnn.com news site to infiltrate computers and steal passwords early this morning, according to Gary Warner, Director of Research in Computer Forensics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). The UAB Spam Data Mine, which collects millions of e-mails and analyzes them for emerging threats, began receiving e-mails concerning the conflict in Israel around 7:30 a.m.
As the fighting between Israel and Hamas continues today, the death toll has reached almost 600 in Gaza. About 10 Israeli soldiers and civilians have been killed. University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) political scientist Renato Corbetta, Ph.D., an expert in international conflict, is available for interviews before 12:30 p.m. and after 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, and Friday, Jan. 9, to discuss the conflict in the region and how third-party interventions are used to resolve international conflicts.
Your 8-year-old child wants a cell phone for Christmas, but is he or she really ready for the responsibility? University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) pediatric psychologist David Schwebel, Ph.D., says that whether a child is ready for a cell phone depends on the child and the family.
Natural Christmas tree recycling and the most environmentally friendly options for tree buyers to consider.
Parents who are struggling financially this year will have a tougher time purchasing holiday gifts for their children. University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) child psychologist Vivian Friedman, Ph.D., and UAB child development expert Jerry Aldridge, Ed.D., are available this month to provide answers to the following questions.
Barack Obama has made history as the first African-American to win the White House. University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Associate Professor Horace Huntley, Ph.D., offers his perspective on the historical significance of Obama's win. Huntley teaches African-American history at UAB.
Bankrupt banks, government bailouts and rising unemployment: just a few in a series of factors that has led to violent swings in the stock market since late September. Now the markets face Tuesday's election, and the numbers at the polls are likely to affect the numbers on Wall Street, according to Andreas Rauterkus, Ph.D., assistant professor of Finance at the University of Alabama in Birmingham.
Retailers like Kmart and TJ Maxx have experienced a sharp increase in customer demand for their layaway programs, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal. Holiday consumers see layaway as a payment alternative at a time when credit card companies are reducing purchase limits and access to loans is tightening amid the country's ongoing financial crisis.
University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Professor Larry Powell, Ph.D., discusses a phenomenon known as the Bradley Effect and why predicting this year's presidential race may be harder than ever:
Sam Webb, Ph.D., a UAB associate professor of history, says the Great Depression caused southern voters in the 1930s to choose more liberal political candidates, and the same could happen again today as a result of the current economic crisis.
With questions over the economy's future becoming more numerous by the day, the business, management and finance experts at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Business are able to provide answers on a range of issues. Six UAB experts offer expert commentary on six topics connected to the country's economic crisis. All are available for print and broadcast interview.
UAB Scholar-in-Residence James McCroskey, Ed.D., will be available during the day and on the evening of Thursday, Oct. 2, to provide expert commentary on the debate between the vice presidential candidates Sen. Joe Biden and Gov. Sarah Palin.
Explaining the loss of a home or job to young children can be difficult for parents. However, even during tough economic times, families can take steps to develop resilience, the coping mechanism needed to recover from life's challenges, say University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) education professors Lynn Kirkland, Ed.D., and Janice Patterson, Ph.D.
Although Sarah Palin's entry into the 2008 presidential race has energized the religious right within the Republican Party, don't expect religion to be a major issue in this year's election, says University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) political communications expert Larry Powell, Ph.D. The move away from overt religious appeals may be due to an effort to avoid what Powell calls the "Pharisee Effect."
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's vice presidential acceptance speech has come under fire from some critics who said the speech had a tone of sarcasm. Political communications expert Larry Powell, Ph.D., with the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), says that while sarcasm works best in appealing to the party base, it is not as effective in reaching swing voters.
University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) professors Larry Powell, Ph.D., and Holly Brasher, Ph.D., are available to discuss the vice presidential picks of Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. John McCain.
University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) history Professor George Liber, Ph.D., is available to discuss the cultural differences between the Russian and Georgian people.
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