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Before summer officially ends and the school year begins, parents may be considering methods they can use to protect their child’s health this school year. Experts from the University of Alabama at Birmingham share their recommendations for back-to-school appointments parents should schedule for their child as they head back to school. 

Uterine fibroids are noncancerous growths that develop in or on the uterus, and they are so common that many women have them and never know it. However, they can sometimes cause significant symptoms such as infertility, heavy bleeding, and pelvic pain or pressure.

Eating habits that align most closely with a woman’s existing routine show promise for losing postpartum baby weight, especially for mothers earlier in the postpartum period, according to a new study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Researchers identified key factors impacting eating timing and perceived barriers to various chrononutrition approaches, with the ability to share a family evening meal emerging as particularly important.

Michael Johnson, M.D., is an orthopaedic surgeon with UAB Sports and Exercise Medicine. Below, he answers some common questions about ankle injuries and how they are treated. This information is based on a typical ankle injury and may not apply to every case.

As GLP‑1 medications become increasingly common for diabetes management and weight loss, questions have emerged about whether they influence the risk of developing kidney stones. Kyle Wood, M.D, associate professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Urology, explains what current evidence shows and why hydration remains essential for anyone using these medications.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham has been awarded the first round of funding for a multi-year grant from the National Human Genome Research Institute of the National Institutes of Health to help expand the use of genomic medicine in primary care and improve early detection of serious but preventable genetic conditions such as cardiovascular disorders and hereditary cancers.

Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham have been awarded an $8 million R01 grant from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases to better understand the long-term health of children exposed to metformin during pregnancy. Metformin is a medication used to treat Type 2 diabetes during pregnancy. 

Congratulations to the most recent winner, Chelsey Tucker, RN. Below is a summary of multiple nominations sharing why Chelsey is worthy of a DAISY Award.

Urinary incontinence is a condition that impacts both men and women. Defined by the involuntary leakage of urine, UI more commonly impacts women than men. Since incontinence is classified as a non-life-threatening condition, many women find themselves suffering in silence, dealing with the symptoms and residual impacts in secret.

Pain in the knee and ankle are common experiences of human mobility. Joint and muscle experts from the UAB offer insight into what pain in the knee and ankle may mean and offer methods to take care of these essential parts of the musculoskeletal system.

Summer brings warmth and vitality, creating many opportunities for fun outdoor recreation and leisure. However, ticks are more active during the summer and can make enjoying the outdoors challenging. 

Regular exposure to salt water or chlorine in water can take a toll on skin and hair if not managed properly. Swimmers in oceans or chlorinated pools are exposed to environmental factors that can disrupt the body’s natural barriers. Rachel Falkner, M.D., an assistant professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Department of Dermatology, provides practical strategies to maintain healthier skin and hair without sacrificing time spent in the water.