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. 

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.

From adolescence to adulthood, women’s health is often surrounded by misconceptions that can lead to confusion and misinformation. Sarah Dunk, M.D., assistant professor in the Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, addresses some of the most common misconceptions.

In the United States, 3,500 infants every year between the ages of 1 month and 1 year die tragically while sleeping from sudden infant death syndrome or sudden unexpected infant death, according the National Library of Medicine.

Caring for a newborn can make life even busier than it already is, so how do you stay on top of things while keeping your baby close?

UAB Hospital has once again earned international recognition, securing a place as Alabama's top-ranked hospital on Newsweek’s prestigious list of the World’s Best Hospitals 2026.

What may begin as hot flashes, mood swings or restless nights can signal a defining transition in a woman’s life — perimenopause.

Pregnancy and cancer are two of the most life-changing health events. Those who face both at the same time depend on specialty care coordinated with a personalized approach.

Fatigue, unexplained weight changes, and mood swings. These common complaints can have many causes, but one often-overlooked culprit is the thyroid. This small, butterfly-shaped gland in the lower front of the neck produces hormones that influence every cell, tissue and organ in the body, controlling metabolism, heart rate and how quickly the body processes everything from food to sugar.

There’s a positive energy that happens when a community comes together not just to raise funds and awareness, but to raise hope. That energy was undeniable this year as Teal Wings of Hope and UAB Gynecologic Oncology deepened a powerful partnership by turning events of speed, style, and sport into an effort for change.

The holiday season can be a whirlwind of activity — shopping, cooking and traveling — but for pregnant women, all this hustle and bustle can exacerbate the discomfort of varicose veins, a common and often distressing symptom of pregnancy.

Andrea Blizzard, RN, MSN, never thought she would end up working in the same type of unit where she began her life, but today she says she can’t imagine being anywhere else.