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Released: 8-Jul-2019 8:05 AM EDT
“Ouch, it stung me!” — Sting allergies can bee a real buzzkill
University of Alabama at Birmingham

Spending time outdoors may seem as sweet as honey, but a UAB pediatrician says sting allergies can bee a real buzzkill if you are not careful.

Released: 15-May-2019 5:05 PM EDT
Amsler’s dive into Antarctic Ocean airs Thursday on NatGeo Wild
University of Alabama at Birmingham

The photo captures the beauty of a largely unexplored part of the world. It also captures the joy of a life’s work realized. The video tells the story of the research pioneer, and it will air this week, showcasing the work that has been a central focus for four decades. Margaret Amsler, Ph.D., is among researchers featured in the NHK documentary “Hunt for the Giant Squid” that is set to air Thursday at 3 p.

Released: 6-Feb-2019 12:05 PM EST
Otherwise healthy and think you have the flu? Avoid the emergency room
University of Alabama at Birmingham

The Centers for Disease Control reports that influenza activity in Alabama is now widespread and likely to increase. Alabama’s Department of Public Health also reports that almost every Alabama county is experiencing significant flu activity. As Alabama and the rest of the country enter the height of flu season, University of Alabama at Birmingham medical caregivers want to remind the public that, if you are normally a healthy person who is experiencing flu-like symptoms — high fever, muscle or body aches throughout the body, exhaustion, and loss of appetite — do not go to the emergency department.

Released: 13-Dec-2018 1:05 PM EST
Saving sacred architecture in Nagpur, India
University of Alabama at Birmingham

West view of the Murlidhar temple at Pardi, built during the Bhosle period, in the late 18th century, Nagpur.An American art history professor could help India preserve some historic religious sculpture and architecture.  Cathleen Cummings, Ph.D., associate professor of art history at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, just returned from a research trip in India.

10-Dec-2018 3:00 PM EST
Five things anyone can do to prevent addiction or help people suffering
University of Alabama at Birmingham

While friends or family members may feel helpless if someone they know suffers from addiction, one UAB physician says hope can start at home.

   
Released: 27-Nov-2018 4:50 PM EST
Cold Weather Woes and Dry Eyes
University of Alabama at Birmingham

It is easy to remember steps to prevent the body from getting cold, but what can be done to protect the eyes when cold weather hits?



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