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…
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…
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…
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…
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…