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In the new millenium, stepfamilies are projected to be the most prevalent family type rather than the traditional, biological family, says a UAB counseling expert.

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Sexually active girls are more likely to be tested, diagnosed and treated for sexually transmitted diseases when given the option of using a vaginal swab to collect a test sample themselves rather than having a pelvic exam.

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When an employee does a good job, its important to recognize their efforts, whether it's in the form of a compliment, a gift such as a free dinner and movie passes or even a cash bonus.

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Severe impairment of contrast sensitivity in older drivers with cataracts is the leading factor in their increased risk for motor vehicle collisions.

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Children who refuse to study are frustrating to parents, who often resort to punishment and lectures. But the director of the UAB School Counseling Program, says this rarely works.

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The movie "A.I. Artificial Intelligence" follows a long line of science fiction films like "Blade Runner" and "Terminator" that feature robots with the same mental attributes as humans.

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If you find your job less than fulfilling, it is possible to find a career better suited to your strengths and likes. All it takes is some thought and planning, says a UAB marketing professor.

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Shorter hospital stays cause rehabilitation centers to find creative ways to provide their services in the allotted time.

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A study under way at UAB aims to determine what factors influence the quality of life in elderly people with epilepsy.

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Unless there is an expectation of paying off consolidated debt on a new credit card offering short-term low interest, consumers should not fall prey to such advertising gimmicks, says a UAB economics professor.

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Whether you're headed to Atlanta or the Antarctic this summer, be sure to pack your common sense and self-control. Medical problems arising from casual sexual encounters are becoming a major focus of travel medicine specialists.

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Though tax season just passed, it's not too early to begin thinking about filing next year's taxes.

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Pinwheels, bubbles and remote control cars. These are just a few gift ideas that might benefit a child who's in the hospital.

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A new cancer-causing gene that appears to play a role in the development of cancer of the oral cavity and the breast has been identified at the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center.

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When people write business correspondence, they focus on making sure spelling and grammar are correct.

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July 16-Aug. 3, more than 30 teachers and scholars from the United States and England will gather in Birmingham for a course, "Birmingham's Civil Rights Movement," co-sponsored by UAB.

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People with asthma and lung disease can manage potential health problems from ground level ozone pollution by understanding their personal peak flow.

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Scores of state and local governments are using Geographic Information System, a computer-based mapping technology that create digital maps to give a "snapshot" of a region's social or economic status.

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Aerobic exercise is safe and effective for treating symptoms commonly associated with HIV medications, such as fatigue, shortness of breath, weight gain, and changes in body composition, according to a recent study.

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When a class of drugs known as H2 blockers; Tagamet HB, Pepcid AC, Axid AR and Zantac(tm); became available over the counter, the public was bombarded with information about heartburn and acid reflux.

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UAB has received a five-year, $409,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to establish a national network of researchers to gather and share information about the use of microarray technology in genetics research.

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Students headed off to college need to beware of the tables on campus boasting free T-shirts, watches and other goodies just for signing up for a credit card.

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When doctors are given goals that reflect high standards achieved by other doctors in their field, they rise to the task, according to a UAB study.

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Summer means many children are on their bicycles -- sometimes with disastrous results. Bicycle-related head injuries account for 500 deaths and 153,000 emergency room visits each year, according to the CDC.

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President Bush's plan to repeal the estate tax could mean fewer acquisitions of family-owned businesses by large corporations says a UAB finance professor.

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A patient's bill of rights is scheduled for a vote the week of June 18 in the U.S. Senate. It gives patients the right to have cases against HMOs heard in state court, where jury awards tend to be higher.

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UAB psychologists are working on a study, Project Survive, on how the Internet can be used to improve breast cancer patients' quality of life.

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Surveys show that more people are aware that the sun's radiation causes skin cancer and ages skin.

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A class of drugs called ACE inhibitors prevents kidney failure and death better than other drugs used to treat high blood pressure in African-Americans, according to a UAB kidney specialist.

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When buying a computer beware of bundled packages from big retailers and Web shops, says Jim McDade, director of information technology in the UAB School of Business.

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A recent survey of more than 2,000 public school students in grades 8 through 11 found that four out of five say they have experienced some type of sexual harassment at school.

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TV, video games, microwaves and unsafe neighborhoods all contribute to the new national epidemic of childhood obesity, according to UAB pediatrician Frank Franklin, M.D.

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Every year, as many as 12,000 people are treated in hospital emergency rooms due to fireworks injuries. Eighty percent of eye injuries from fireworks occur during the Independence Day holiday.

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UAB has received a four-year, $1.3 million grant to study how parents encourage responsible independence and self-care in adolescents with chronic illnesses such as diabetes.

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The Family Place Pediatric Practice at UAB has a received a five-year, $200,000 grant from the Maternal and Child Health Bureau to establish a "medical home" for foster children with special needs.

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Drinking plenty of fluids during the heat of summer is especially important for people taking medications, since the effects of medication can become more pronounced with dehydration.

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When people become caregivers for a member of their family, they also become a vital part of the healthcare system.

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Many workers are surprised to discover that Occupational Health and Safety Administration guidelines don't protect them from some things that can hurt them on the job, says the director of UAB's Center for Labor Education And Research (CLEAR).

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The rise in the number of pre-term births even as more women are receiving prenatal care has led some researchers to question the benefits of prenatal care.

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African-American writer Richard Wright is famous for his books "Native Son" and "Black Boy." But during the 1950s, he produced four travel books that examined the struggles in Africa, Asia and Europe against colonialism and oppression.

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A novel vaccine for melanoma, the fastest spreading and most fatal of all skin cancers, is entering Phase III clinical trials at UAB and a handful of other major centers in the United States.

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Why must fuel spills, chemical leaks and other hazardous accidents tie up traffic so long? To keep a bad situation from getting worse, says an instructor at the UAB Center for Labor Education and Research.

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A study under way at UAB is evaluating treatments for coping with non-cardiac chest pain -- gripping chest pain experienced by people with normal coronary arteries.

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The summer nesting season for sea turtles falls just as thousands of tourists flock to the beach for vacation.

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Many students finish four years of medical school without ever being exposed to one of the most important fields of study for disease prevention -- nutrition

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Organ transplants without long-term anti-rejection drugs? That's been the "Holy Grail" of transplant immunologists for a quarter-century.

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In the face of increasing hacker attacks, at-risk personal computer users -- this means you -- do have a few options, says a UAB computer engineer.

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Older children who have outgrown booster seats but have not yet reached normal adult size may be at risk for severe injury in an automobile crash, say researchers at UAB's Injury Control Research Center.

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A study under way at UAB aims to determine if a support program combining stress management, social support and exercise is effective in boosting the immune systems of women recently diagnosed with breast cancer.

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