Learn the difference between fiber, starches and sugars, why fiber-rich foods matter and how pairing healthy carbohydrates with protein and healthy fats can create balanced, satisfying meals.

Urinary incontinence can affect women at any age. Learn about risk factors and treatment options that may improve quality of life.

UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham earned another ACC Transcatheter Valve Certification through 2029, recognizing excellence in TAVR and advanced heart valve care.

Learn how music choice, tempo and personal preference can support anaerobic, resistance and endurance exercise.

Learn simple steps to protect skin, maintain healthy hair after swimming and recognize signs that require medical care.

Learn how to prevent tick bites, safely remove ticks and recognize symptoms of tick-borne illnesses.

UAB experts share water safety tips to help prevent drownings and other water-related injuries.

UAB experts share fireworks safety tips to help prevent burns, lacerations and serious eye injuries, plus when to seek emergency medical care.

Parents and caregivers looking for ways to support children’s mental health during summer can benefit from maintaining routines, prioritizing downtime, encouraging healthy social interaction and keeping open lines of communication.

UAB Medicine’s Peter Kolettis, M.D., shares what men should know about fertility, including lifestyle factors, evaluation timelines and available treatment options.