Throughout our lives, we are likely to experience inflammation. Inflammation is the body's natural response to infection or injury and can be a helpful tool in helping the body recover from viruses and bacteria. Unfortunately, at times, inflammation becomes a…
As I sit to write this, memories from the last few decades of my life flood my mind. I choose to write this first and foremost as a woman and as a physician second, in hopes that someone who has…
If you ever have an uncontrollable urge to move your legs, especially during the evening or nighttime, you may be suffering from restless legs syndrome. Find relief and a positive way to move forward by identifying if this is the…
Winter is the time when we get a lot less vitamin D from sunlight. Couple that with changes in weather and spikes in flu and cold numbers, and you have a perfect recipe for a weakened immune system. Feeling under…
We’ve all experienced some painful and inconvenient minor home accidents—stepping on a lego, tripping over a cord, or stubbing your toe on a coffee table. But what happens when a more serious accident occurs at home? UAB Medical West understands…
If you’ve ever experienced back and leg pain, you know how uncomfortable and even debilitating it can be. In addition to being distressing and inconvenient, back pain can be a symptom of deeper issues and should not be ignored. One…
At UAB Medical West, we know the importance of yearly check-ups firsthand. Here's why we'd like to see you at some point in 2022. Regular check-ups are a vital part of your health and can be a helpful tool in…
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…