Researchers estimate that we spend approximately one-third of our lives sleeping. And while we all know that sleep is important, the exact science of what happens to our bodies during sleep may surprise you. Find out what happens while you…
If you experience a stabbing pain in your foot without the presence of an acute injury, you might be suffering from plantar fasciitis. This common condition causes pain in the foot and can range from mild to severe. Luckily, there…
You love having your furry companions around and enjoy playing with them, cuddling them, and on occasion, even planting a kiss on them. Unfortunately, just like us, our pets sometimes get sick. In addition to treating your pet, so they…
Click here to see the latest drone footage of the new hospital site! Footage taken by Brasfield & Gorrie / Updated on 1/21/22 __________ For Immediate Release Wednesday, November 17, 2021 UAB Medical West HOSPITAL…
Hearing your doctor say the word “diabetes” could certainly be unsettling. Fortunately, a prediabetes diagnosis doesn’t have to be a cause for concern. Instead, it can be an opportunity for you to take matters into your own hands and make…
If you’ve ever experienced burning and pain during urination, you already know that urinary tract infections are a particularly unpleasant thing to get. Unfortunately, urinary infections (UTIs) are common, with every 1 out of 2 women and 1 out…
Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes ulcers, sores, and inflammation in the lining of the large intestine (colon). Ulcerative colitis is a chronic disease that can be debilitating and lead to more serious and…
If you are scratching at a dry and patchy area on your skin, you might find yourself wondering if the irritation is simply due to a common rash or if something more serious could be at play. Learning about psoriasis…
Now more than ever, it can be disconcerting to have difficulties breathing. And while there are many conditions and diseases that can cause breathing issues, today, we are focusing on asthma. Approximately 25 million Americans have asthma, which can affect…
Crohn's disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that affects as many as 780,000 Americans, according to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America. Medical professionals continuously perform research and studies on the disease. And although there is…