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Standaert appointed to the inaugural Advisory Council on Parkinson’s Research, Care, and Services

The new Advisory Council on Parkinson’s Research, Care, and Services is tasked with evaluating and prioritizing federally ...
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Nighttime woes? How spring allergies may be impacting sleep quality

Spring allergies can disrupt daily life and sleep by triggering immune reactions to airborne allergens that cause ...
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10th Avenue South to close April 17 for annual crawfish boil

The closure begins at midnight and will remain in effect until 9 p.m. that evening. Travelers should plan for alternative ...
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Results from Tigris trial evaluate therapy for endotoxic septic shock

Endotoxic septic shock is extremely difficult to treat, and survival rates have historically been low. The Tigris trial ...
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New research shows that tau protein spreads through connected neurons in people with Alzheimer’s disease

New research from UAB reveals how tau seeds spread through connected neurons in Alzheimer’s disease. Findings show that ...
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Do energy drinks increase cancer risk? UAB expert weighs in

While there is no causal link between energy drinks and cancer, indirect factors like high sugar content can contribute to ...
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UAB receives federal funding to establish Center of Excellence in Maternal and Child Health

The UAB School of Public Health has been named one of only 13 national Centers of Excellence in Maternal and Child Health, ...
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UAB Trauma to host third annual Heroes and Healers event honoring survivors, care teams and first responders

Heroes and Healers is known for the short documentary-style films about each honoree, which are shown for the first time ...
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Is AI competent to make moral judgments? A UAB philosopher helped devise tests to find out.

Joshua May, Ph.D., teaching in a UAB classroom. May worked with scientists from Google DeepMind and other academics to ...
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Campus moments from March 2026

Catch the Beach Volleyball team on April 10 and 11 at Blazer Beach for the Blazer Beach Bash 2026 tournament.
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UAB launches Moms and Kids Mobile Health Clinic, expanding maternal and child health care access across 17 rural counties

UAB launches Moms and Kids Mobile Health Clinic, expanding maternal and child health care access across 17 rural counties ...
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New research points to future of post-cancer care: Weight loss via automation

A UAB-developed automated online weight loss program helps cancer survivors achieve the highest weight loss ever reported for a digital intervention, improving cardiometabolic health, diet quality and ...