Vaping & Teens
Vaping is on the rise among American teens. A recent study by “The Truth Initiative” found that 27.5% of American high school students use vape products. Susan Walley is a pediatrician at Children’s of Alabama. [Read More]
Article Category: Health & Wellness
April is National Donate Life Month
Each April, Donate Life America (DLA) leads National Donate Life Month (NDLM), an observance to focus national attention on the need and importance of organ, eye and tissue donation. National Donate Life Month is about the importance of registering [Read More]
How Can Smoking Increase Risk Factors of Severe Covid?
Smoking cigarettes poses an increased risk of respiratory infections and weakens the immune system, experts say. Recent studies have demonstrated that the impact of smoking on one’s health intensifies if COVID-19 is contracted. The CDC [Read More]
What about Fever?
When should a parent treat a fever at home and when should they seek medical help? Dr. Mark Baker is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Children’s of Alabama and works in the Emergency Department. [Read More]
Personalize Your Plate for National Nutrition Month®
March is National Nutrition Month® and this year the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (http://www.eatright.org) is encouraging you to “Personalize Your Plate!” Developing a healthful eating pattern is not a one-size-fits-all endeavor. Everyone is different, [Read More]
What Is Tourette Syndrome?
According to the Tourette Association of America, Tourette syndrome (TS) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by sudden, involuntary movements and/ or sounds called tics. They can include eye blinking, head jerking and facial movements such [Read More]
When Picky Eating is a Problem
Parents raising a picky eater are in good company. According to research, about 25 percent of children and teens experience problems with feeding or eating, making pickiness one of the more prevalent parental complaints. Happily, pickiness is a [Read More]
Postpartum Depression
The birth of a baby is one of the – if not the most – exciting and emotional days in the lives of any couple. But for new moms (and sometimes even new fathers), the [Read More]
UAB Becomes Part of MENTOR
MENTOR, or Mindfulness, Exercise and Nutrition To Optimize Recovery and Resilience, was established to bridge the gap between rehabilitation and wellness for individuals who have been recently hospitalized, are receiving inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation for treatment [Read More]
Your Questions About COVID Vaccine Answered
Many people still have questions regarding vaccination against COVID-19 as the vaccine is becoming available to the broader community. Medical professionals at the Department of Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham answered some of those questions and [Read More]