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Lucrative jobs often go unfilled because college students don't know the jobs or their $3.5 trillion-a-year industry exist.

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UAB researchers have gained new insight into how the embryonic brain develops, a finding that might help prevent developmental disorders such as mental retardation and epilepsy.

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A drug currently used to treat gout might also relieve the intense pain of sickle cell disease.

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Manufacturers lose thousands of dollars each year scrapping flawed metal castings.

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With Christmas just around the corner, children are busy writing their wish lists, but the holidays also are the perfect time for parents to teach children to reflect on those who are less fortunate.

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It's easy to pull out that credit card to Christmas shop on-line or at the local mall, both for convenience or if you're a short on cash.

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Trauma-specific intensive care units (ICUs) result in better patient outcomes and reduced costs and hospital stays for trauma patients, according to a study by UAB researchers.

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To keep your baby healthy through the holidays, resist the urge to take your newborn to large gatherings, advises a UAB pediatrician.

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A White House economist warned this week that unemployment rolls in the United States will continue growing even as the economy recovers next year.

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Electrical lights and decorations abound during the holiday season, but the MPH, of UAB's Injury Control Research Center says misuse can lead to tragedy.

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Hip-replacement components made of metal last longer and endure more wear and tear than artificial hips made of plastic.

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Sales and marketing of patriotic and anti-terrorism items have fallen from the peak that immediately followed Sept. 11.

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Modern day carols began as "madrigals," songs written for small groups with each person singing an independent part, says the UAB Department of Music chair.

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Two UAB studies reveal new findings about the association between emotion and pain. The studies show that emotion does influence pain perception.

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New research indicates that flu shots are safe for people with asthma, regardless of the severity of the asthma.

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If you're having a hard time getting into the holiday spirit, try listening to festive music.

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A new book by UAB political scientist, "Rebel Writer: Mary Wollstonecraft and Enlightenment Politics" examines the life and political ideology of the 18th century feminist author of "A Vindication of the Rights of Woman."

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One way to watch your waistline this holiday season is to use a pedometer.

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Don't confuse an office holiday celebration with a "party," says management professor.

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Coaches and trainers need to be careful in deciding when an athlete who has taken a blow to the head should return to their sport, says the head of UAB's new Sports-Related Concussion Program.

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While the war in Afghanistan has received political support from NATO countries, their citizens are less supportive, says University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) international affairs expert.

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UAB researchers are still trying to determine why whites have a higher incidence of stroke-causing plaques but fewer strokes than blacks.

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Older women who drink four or more cups of decaffeinated coffee a day are more than twice as likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis, while women who drink more than three cups of tea a day are much less likely to develop the disease, according to a recent UAB study.

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A multi-center, international pilot study of two new drugs to treat patients with rheumatoid arthritis has found the drugs to be safe and effective in treating the disease.

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Some nuclear weapons once held by the former Soviet Union are unaccounted for. Now, President Bush has announced that Osama bin Laden is seeking nuclear weapons.

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Overeating at Thanksgiving may be one of life's guilty pleasures, but a registered dietitian of UAB's Eat Right Information Service says that with smart menu adjustments, you can remove some of the guilt while keeping the pleasure.

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Christmas shoppers are kicking into high gear, but what if you're a little short on cash this year?

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The news media's coverage of the anthrax scare is "excessive," says a UAB communication studies expert.

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Turning back the clock also means giving the body time to reset its internal clock.

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Today, many television programs, Internet sites and newspapers are feeding the public information on anthrax. However, consider where the information is coming from before taking it to heart.

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How emergency responders can protect themselves from anthrax will be taught at a new class Nov 20 by the UAB Center for Labor Education and Research Workplace Safety Training Program.

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Is it a mistake for doctors to offer full-body CT scans for people who do not have disease symptoms?

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A state-of-the-art diagnostic technology now offered by UAB gives patients with digestive ailments more accurate and comprehensive diagnoses and treatment options.

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The impact chronic illnesses such as asthma, cancer, cystic fibrosis, diabetes and their treatments can have on a child's quality of life is the subject of a new book...

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The impact chronic illnesses like asthma and diabetes can have on a child's quality of life are examined in a new book.

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Falling interest rates are encouraging for those seeking to buy new homes and cars, and for those seeking to refinance mortgages or other debt.

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A drug for arthritis inflammation and pain may also help people plagued with skin lesions called actinic keratoses -- scaly, rough patches of skin that may be red, brown or almost colorless.

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Healthy teenagers grow resistant to insulin in much the same way as people with type 2 diabetes, according to a study done at UAB and the University of Southern California.

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A person who wants to better their career when their employer isn't growing and no one else is hiring in their field can still take steps to get ahead, says a UAB management professor.

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UAB's Reynolds Historical Library holds 17 letters written in 1882 by Louis Pasteur on anthrax vaccination.

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Oct. 20, dive into the frigid, ice-filled waters of Antarctica and join the latest adventure on the UAB interactive research Web site.

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Most people have pesticides, paints and cleaning products in their home, but few know how to handle those products safely.

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Elderly patients who have fallen often get caught in a "downward spiral," leading to more falls, according to UAB geriatrician.

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When donning a Halloween costume this year, consider dressing up your eyes. Spooky looks include "cat eye," "red eye," "white out," "alien," "wolf" and "black spiral."

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Nearly every culture has some celebration of the dead that has helped form the basis of Halloween.

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Determining cancer's "stage" after diagnosis is crucial in helping doctors determine the best treatment and helping patients understand the extent of their disease.

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The word "propaganda" conjures Cold War images of deliberate misinformation. But propaganda does not necessarily involve lies, rather it places facts into an interpretive context.

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In the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, most, if not all airlines will change their marketing and advertising strategies to help bolster customer confidence in flying and persuade customers to continue to use air travel.

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Halloween doesn't have to be scary for parents, says an M.S., of UAB's Think First injury prevention program.

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New guidelines on treating children with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) from the American Academy of Pediatrics calls for physicians to treat ADHD as a chronic disease.