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The program was first piloted in April 2022 but will officially roll out in two programs’ curriculums in fall 2022.  In December 2021, the United States Surgeon General issued an advisory on the country’s youth mental health crisis, stating that after the COVID-19 pandemic, more than one in three students now experience mental health challenges. …

UAB experts highlight the social determinants of obesity and add to the growing body of evidence identifying potential solutions to address obesity and related conditions. In a new supplement to the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers have identified complex contributors to obesity and obesity-related health disparities and propose strategies …

Alabama schools, summer programs and camps can request rapid COVID-19 tests from the CDC through the UAB School of Public Health’s K-12 COVID-19 testing program. Written by: Maria White Media contact: Hannah Echols Alabama schools, summer programs and camps can request rapid COVID-19 tests from the CDC through the UAB School of Public Health’s K-12 …

UAB experts provide ways seniors can take and maintain control of their health in several areas of wellness. Written by: Mary Ashley Canevaro Media contact: Anna Jones UAB experts provide ways seniors can take and maintain control of their health in several areas of wellness.Lifestyle factors such as exercise and diet can be as important …

State Sen. Mike Flood will lead a live, virtual town hall Sunday evening on how tech-based business and jobs will help grow Northeast Nebraska. “From what I’ve heard, there’s 1% of our population who are builders. And by a builder, I mean in a town of 25,000, there’s probably 250 of them,” Flood said. “They …

In advance of public vaccination, a quick and accurate COVID-19 antibody test will help determine the presence of neutralizing antibodies, the molecules that aid in protection against the virus. Written by: Briana Bryant Media contact: Jeff Hansen In advance of public vaccination, a quick and accurate COVID-19 antibody test will help determine the presence of …

    As 2019 comes to a close, we at JAPAN Forward are reflecting on the stories that moved Japan this year, and the stories our readers liked best.   For five days starting December 25, we will be sharing a few of the stories in the categories that dominated our coverage of the …

Rapid technological transformation is one of the defining factors in shaping the future of our economy — at the national, regional and global levels. Frontier technologies bring new opportunities, as well as wide-ranging impacts and policy implications. This transformation has affected economic performance, fostered production efficiency, revolutionized society and accelerated globalization. This trend is a …

UAB Medicine joins more than 100 health systems acknowledged as working to make high-quality care for older adults even more tailored to patients’ goals and preferences. University of Alabama at Birmingham MedicineUAB is the only hospital in Alabama to receive the Age-Friendly Health System designation. has been recognized as an Age-Friendly Health System by The …