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Keep Summer Water Fun Safe with Training and Supervision
Drowning is the leading cause of injury, death in young children; a UAB expert shared simple steps to prevent accidents.
5/23/2013 2:05 PM EDT
Living a Heart Healthy Lifestyle Can Lower Kidney Failure Risk
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.
5/23/2013 1:00 PM EDT
Research Finds New Channels to Trigger Mobile Malware
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...
5/20/2013 11:00 AM EDT
UAB Launches Company to ID Source and Nature of Cyber Threats
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...
5/10/2013 4:40 PM EDT
Experts Offer Food and Exercise Tips for a Summer Slim Down
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.
5/8/2013 2:30 PM EDT
Driving with the Dog Not a Good Idea for Seniors
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...
5/2/2013 9:45 AM EDT
Mediterranean Diet Linked to Preserving Memory
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...
4/29/2013 10:00 AM EDT
Tackle the Summer Allergy Season with Simple Strategies
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.
4/26/2013 2:55 PM EDT
UAB Experts Respond to Angelina Jolie’s Breast Cancer Prevention Measure
Jolie has people talking about genetics; testing for BRCA1 and BRCA2 is not for everyone, but knowing family history is a good start.
5/14/2013 3:00 PM EDT
As the Hostage Situation in Midland City, AL Continues, UAB Psychologist Josh Klapow Can Explain How to Discuss It with Children
2/1/2013 6:00 PM EST
UAB Psychologist Josh Klapow Can Discuss How the Debate Over the Future of Sandy Hook Elementary Can Hurt Kids' Healing
1/17/2013 12:00 PM EST
UAB Health Economists: Medicaid Expansion Could Mean $1 Billion Gain for Alabama
12/11/2012 11:30 AM EST
UAB Experts and Faculty Presentations for AHA Scientific Sessions
UAB researchers are available to weigh in on newsworthy presentations, moderators and more from the annual American Heart Association meeting.
11/2/2012 10:00 AM EDT
Loss of Sales Tax From Online Shopping Will Cost AL More Than $1Bin Next 5yrs, Expert Says
9/14/2012 1:00 PM EDT
With No West Nile Vaccine in Sight, UAB Infectious Disease Experts Say Self-Protection Is Key
9/4/2012 3:10 PM EDT
A Journey of Olympic Proportions Begins with a Determined Step
Persistence and sacrifice are central to success, says UAB expert who competed on the world stage as a teen.
7/23/2012 1:00 PM EDT
