Restful sleep is incredibly important to your overall health. But is sleep one of the first things that you sacrifice for the sake of your to-do list? If so, you’re with a third of Americans who sleep less than…
While these figures might startle you, many thyroid conditions are easily manageable through medical treatment. Since September is Thyroid Awareness Month, we've put together some helpful information for you about the thyroid. We'll tell you what it is and many…
We believe that effective cardiac rehabilitation means making overall, heart-healthy lifestyle changes. Not only will these changes improve your overall health, but they can also serve as a preventative measure, eliminating potential problems in the future. Patients who adopt…
Strain or Sprain: What’s the Difference? Whether you’ve strained or sprained your wrist, it hurts either way. The pain may feel similar, but there’s a difference between a strain and a sprain. These two injuries can vary…
How Illness Can Lead to Dehydration Our bodies are mostly made of water. To keep our bodies functioning it’s important to stay well hydrated. We may lose fluids through perspiration and frequent urination. We may also lose fluids through…
Dr. Jason Swanner knows a thing or two about cataracts. He knows that cataracts are the #1 cause of reversible vision loss in the world. He also knows that while cataracts can cloud your vision, they don’t have to…
The ear canal naturally makes earwax to protect the ear canal from getting infected. Earwax naturally moves out of the ear. Dr. Michael J. Latshaw, MD, ENT, Otolaryngology of the University of Alabama at Birmingham UAB Medical West recommends…
We’ve all heard how calcium is important for bone health and this is true. But what exactly does calcium do for the body and where or how do you get it? What measures can we take to maintain…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 795,000 Americans suffer a stroke each year. While most strokes occur in people over the age of 65, anyone can have a stroke at any age, which is…
From chronic heartburn to gastritis, there are a number of reasons why an endoscopy is recommended. Our team at UAB Medical West wants you to know that if the need would ever arise for an endoscopy that we are here…