Doctors and nurses caring for COVID-19 patients at Birmingham’s UAB Hospital will soon receive protective face shields thanks to 3D printing technology and a partnership involving the Alabama Productivity Center at the University of […]
How Long Does The Novel Coronavirus Live On Different Surfaces
People are staying home to avoid the coronavirus, but it may linger on commonly used surfaces for longer than you think. A new study in the New England Journal of Medicine examined how long COVID-19 can live […]
Things You Can Do Today To Help Improve Your Mental Health Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
Post by Donna Cope for Alabama NewsCenter Overwhelmed. Anxious. Distracted. Lonely. These words might describe the feelings of people who are transitioning into working from home, or limited work, during the coronavirus […]
University Of Alabama At Birmingham Launches HelpBeatCOVID19.org To Track Disease In Real Time
As the South sees a surge in cases of the coronavirus, experts at UAB have created a symptom checker to identify hot spots where the virus is spreading. The website, HelpBeatCOVID19.org, will provide public health […]
I’m A Mom, A Daughter And A Doctor – Here’s How My Family Is Preparing For The Days Ahead
As a family medicine physician, I can tell you that we are in a uniquely uncertain time. The novel coronavirus, known as COVID-19, is a new virus that we have never seen before. […]
UAB: If You Feel Sick And Are Worried About COVID-19, Call Doctor And Stay Home
You wake up with a sore throat or a cough and may immediately think the worst – what if I have the novel coronavirus? Before you do anything, keep in mind that […]
Prevent Holiday Weight Gain With Healthy Living Tips From UAB
The holiday season is a time with family, friends and fun, but it is also a time filled with lots of food and sweets. Exercise and dieting can be hard to maintain […]
UAB Doctor Advises How To Keep Flu Germs From Spreading At Home
Post by Adam Pope from Alabama Newscenter Flu season can take its toll on your health, but one way to fight the virus is to stop the spread of germs at home. University […]
UAB Forensics Team DarkTower Leaves Criminals With Nowhere To Hide
A portrait of Sherlock Holmes peers down as Sarah Newton works in the cyber forensics lab. The artwork is apropos. Because, as the world’s greatest fictional detective looks on, Newton, a student […]
Snoring Nose No Limits: UAB Experts Advise How To Cut Noisome Snoring
Post is by Adam Pope for Alabama NewsCenter Snoring, the nocturnal malady that is the bane of countless marriages, affects nearly 40 percent of adult men and 24 percent of adult women. In […]