Throwing a football with kids and grandkids, swinging a tennis racket, hammering a nail, or just getting a plate from the cabinets - all involve lifting your shoulder. And when your shoulder's giving you problems, it can make for an…
We all love the sun and for good reason-without its warmth and light, we could not survive. However, too much of a good thing (in this case the sun’s rays) can also be harmful. This doesn’t mean you have to…
INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 pounds chicken 1 (14.4 oz) can diced tomatoes with mild green chilies 1 (15 oz) can black beans 8 oz frozen corn 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped 1 (14.4 oz) can chicken broth 3 scallions chopped 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. onion powder 1 tsp. cumin 1…
While I don't know if there is any statistical evidence to prove it, but it seemed for awhile that there was an abundance of celebrities that were contracting Hepatitis. TMZ would have some story almost every month it seemed. Whether…
This past year, many cities in the Birmingham area passed new no-smoking laws in businesses, restaurants, and bars. While it has been an adjustment for many, it has been a blessing for non-smokers, who for years had to come home…
Spring is in full swing and with this time of the year comes the increase in pollen which can contribute to those annoying seasonal allergies. Seasonal allergies often resemble the symptoms of a common cold, so how can you tell if…
One of the most common – and painful -- forearm fractures I see is the distal radius fracture. The radius is the larger of the two bones of the forearm. The end toward the wrist is called the distal end…
If you've ever heard of or known someone who suffers a "sudden death", it can be quite a disturbing story. Many times, what seems to be a relatively young and healthy person can just "drop dead". Known as sudden cardiac…
May is National Stroke Awareness Month. In recognition of this month, UAB Medical West would like to educate the community about the symptoms of a stroke, as well as an individual's risk factors. A stroke, sometimes called a brain attack,…