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Emergency room visits due to injuries related to the new, popular, lightweight scooters have increased 700 percent since spring, says a UAB expert.

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A study under way at UAB aims to determine if Xenical, a proven weight-loss drug for adults, may also help adolescents who are severely overweight.

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In 5-10 years, flu vaccinations could be as simple as applying an adhesive patch. Needleless vaccination doesn't require refrigeration or medical skill.

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It's all so boring. The party conventions were boring. The presidential debates were boring and the presidential race is boring.

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Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham are "cooling" sick newborns to see if the treatment may prevent brain damage.

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Scientists' hopes for success in treating cancer with gene therapy soared upward this year with the development of better ways to use viruses for gene delivery.

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Eating out doesn't have to bust your diet, says UAB registered dietitian and director of the Eat Right Information Service.

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Physicians who judge the mental competency of patients with dementia should understand and use established competency assessment standards, according to new UAB research published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

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Black farm workers are three times more likely to be hurt on the job than white or black farm owners, according to a recent study by researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). (American Journal of Epidemiology, 10-1-00)

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A study under way at UAB is testing the effectiveness of a new osteoporosis drug to stimulate bone growth.

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The class of compounds that helps cause the brilliant color of fruits and flowers may keep you in better health.

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Researchers at UAB are using sophisticated computer technology to pinpoint pockets of antibiotic resistance and infection in long-term care facilities.

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The next president of the United States may be a man who will do the least, says UAB associate professor of communication studies and political pollster.

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Plants components will be studied for possible health benefits by UAB scientists through collaboration with a new federal Center for Dietary Supplements Research on Botanicals being announced at 12 noon, Sept. 20, by the National Institutes of Health.

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A new study in the Fall 2000 issue of Policy Studies Journal says fear may keep many employees with HIV/AIDS from asking for the "reasonable accommodations" they are entitled to receive under the Americans With Disabilities Act.

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An Alabama physician has helped pinpoint an outbreak of an uncommon disease among a group of elite athletes participating in this year's EcoChallenge Sabah 2000 Expedition race recently held in Malaysian Borneo.

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There's a new weapon to prevent malaria in travelers, says the director of the UAB Travelers Health Clinic. Malarone(tm), which recently received FDA approval, is now available in pharmacies.

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Older drivers with heart disease or who have suffered a stroke are more likely to be involved in a car crash than those with other or no chronic illness, according to a study by University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers (American Journal of Epidemiology, 9-1-00).

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The recent ruling by the NLRB allowing temporary workers to join labor unions is very good news for both the workers and unions, says Judith King, of the UAB Center for Labor Education and Research. Employers have been using temporary or contingent workers to keep costs low.

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U.S. officials are calling for a Philippine Muslim rebel group to release a 24-year-old American hostage, Jeffery Schilling, saying that he's seriously ill and needs medication.

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Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) have developed a modified poliovirus, incapable of transmitting the disease, to deliver genes specifically to motor neurons in the spinal cord. (Nature Biotechnology, 9-00)

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Cancer researchers are testing two drugs to thwart angiogenesis, the formation of new blood vessels that sustain the out-of-control growth of cancer cells.

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The recent recall by Firestone of 6.5 million tires will have wide-reaching affects on the auto industry -- many yet to be seen -- according Tom Powers, Ph.D., UAB business management professor.

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Summer camp is a rite of passage for many kids; however a UAB child psychologist warns that sending children to camp too soon can cause them to become emotionally withdrawn or even angry.

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A $3.2 million grant from NIH will establish a new research center at UAB that will help unlock the causes of mental retardation.

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A child's understanding of and willingness to participate in a research trial vary depending on the child's age, illness and previous research experience, according to University of Alabama at Birmingham, University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee and Medical College of Wisconsin researchers.

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Those painful foot growths known as plantar warts may yield to a topical therapy now in clinical trials only at UAB.

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Parents should make sure their child plays only on equipment that is age appropriate and within a hazard-free environment. Each year approximately 211,000 preschool and elementary school children receive emergency department care for injuries that occur on playground equipment.

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Although herbal supplements are all the rage these days, couples trying to have children may want to think twice before taking them.

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The bugs seem to be winning the battle against treatment for many infections; the southeast U.S. has the highest rate in the country of penicillin resistance in Streptococcus pneumoniae infections.

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The economy and gun control could become the make-or-break issues in the presidential race, says a University of Alabama at Birmingham pollster.

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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 UAB professor of marketing.

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A comparative study of two effective weight loss programs for women with Type II, or non-insulin dependant, diabetes is being conducted by University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers.

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When an infant chokes and cannot breathe, immediate first aid is called for, says UAB emergency medicine physician Thomas Terndrup, M.D.

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The National Clearinghouse for Professions in Special Education recently reported a substantial shortage of qualified personnel to serve the disabled across all age groups.

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A purchase agreement that voids a consumer's right to legal recourse could be expensive in the long run, says the director of UAB's Center for Labor Education and Research.

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When it comes to identifying victims in a mass disaster like the Concorde jet crash, "the name of the game is organization," says forensic dental expert Richard Weems, D.M.D.

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A UAB research program is helping women make wise decisions on issues surrounding menopause, including whether to have a hysterectomy or begin hormone replacement therapy.

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The construction of the modern-day interstate highway system in the U.S. resulted in rapid growth in the suburbs, but it also led to the massive destruction of inner-city housing in the path of the new urban expressways.

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Many people have the wrong idea about Internet security, according to a UAB Computer and Information Science Professor; he says information traveling via the Internet is very secure -- it is the server holding the information that may not be.

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The Internet has emerged as a place to find virtual support groups for a wide variety of medical disorders. However, there are people who misuse these groups, offering false stories of personal illness or crisis, says a UAB psychiatrist.

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There are many ways parents can help prepare their children for school, say Drs. Sharon and Craig Ramey, developmental psychologists at UAB and authors of "Going to School."

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A mutual interest in adolescent risk-taking brought a University of Alabama at Birmingham sociologist and a Hungarian colleague together via cyberspace this year, providing opportunities for research here and abroad.

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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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Nearly 40 teachers and educators from England and the United States will gather in Birmingham for a course, "Birmingham's Civil Rights Movement," sponsored by UAB and Birmingham Public Schools

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Constantly rising gas prices have consumers frustrated and confused, says UAB economist Henry McCarl, Ph.D.

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With summer in full swing, remember to keep well hydrated as you work or exercise outdoors.

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Of the 850 paralyzing spinal cord injuries that result from diving accidents each year, more than 300 occur at home pools.

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Looking for a way to escape the summer heat with your children? Visit local art galleries or museums, said Toni Nordan, curator of the UAB Visual Arts Gallery.

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Cooling down the spinal cord during high-risk aneurysm surgery hopefully will prevent the potential paralysis caused by a lack of blood supply during the procedure.