Health Jarrod Johnson named CEO of UAB Callahan Eye Johnson comes to UAB from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pennsylvania. Staff4 days ago
Health State appeals to lift injunction on law criminalizing treatment of transgender youth Attorneys for the plaintiffs argued that the state is criminalizing a treatment that is the standard of care, and is discriminating against transgender youth. Jacob HolmesNovember 21, 2022
Health Alabama abortion advocates discuss post-Roe reality Advocates say they have been restricted from telling people where they can get abortions outside of the state for fear of legal repercussions. Jacob HolmesNovember 8, 2022
Health Southern Research and Rhodium Scientific send bacteria to space The researchers partnered to send bacteria to space on a mission to find new hope for people with cancer. StaffNovember 8, 2022
Health Cannabis Association issues deadline alert amid increase in applications The deadline to apply is December 30. StaffNovember 7, 2022
Health As COVID-19 wanes, UAB doctors warn of potential “triple-demic” Although COVID-19 has been on a decline, UAB doctors say the return to normal activity has brought back a surge in flu and RSV. Jacob HolmesOctober 31, 2022
Health Alabama officials: “No COVID-19 vaccines mandates for school” The declarations come in response a CDC committee's vote to add COVID-19 vaccines to the recommended immunization schedule for children. Jacob HolmesOctober 21, 2022
Health Medicare Open Enrollment open until Dec. 7 Medicare Open Enrollment began Saturday, Oct.15, and will remain open until Dec. 7. StaffOctober 17, 2022
Health Opinion | Flavored cigar ban is extreme overreach by FDA FDA should let adults be adults and withdraw the proposed ban. David M. OzgoOctober 10, 2022
Health UAB doctor: New boosters important despite claims that “pandemic is over” Dr. Michael Saag said vaccines remain the most effective way to prevent hospitalizations and deaths due to COVID-19. Jacob HolmesSeptember 26, 2022
Health COVID positivity rate falls into single digits, hospitalizations decline It is the first time the data point has been in the single digits since late May of this year. John H. GlennSeptember 23, 2022