UAB Medicine

02/10/2026

Pelvic organ prolapse is a type of pelvic floor disorder (PFD) that affects about 40% of women at some point in their lives. The risk increases with age and after childbirth – especially with vaginal deliveries. Learn about PFD symptoms, risk factors, and how the latest treatment options at UAB Medicine can help.

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02/10/2026

Fatigue, unexplained weight changes, and mood swings can have many causes, but one often-overlooked factor is thyroid health. Learn the signs of thyroid conditions, how testing works, and why early diagnosis and treatment can make a big difference in overall health and well-being.

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Fatigue, unexplained weight changes, and mood swings are common symptoms that may point to a thyroid condition.

02/09/2026

From the classroom to the clinic, UAB Medicine OBGYN experts and UAB Heersink School of Medicine students are working together to help eliminate cervical cancer in Alabama through education, prevention, and early detection.🎗️

🏥 UAB O'Neal Cancer Center

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Experts at the UAB Dept. of OBGYN and medical students at the UAB Heersink School of Medicine are dedicated to raising awareness of cervical cancer.

02/09/2026

At the UAB Rehabilitation Pavilion, recovery is a team effort. 🌟 Our rehab nurses provide around-the-clock care and education, while music therapists bring healing and hope through personalized therapy sessions.

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02/09/2026

Keeping your blood sugar under control is crucial for protecting your heart. Healthy eating, regular exercise, and monitoring can help reduce your risk of heart disease.

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Need a cardiologist in Alabama? UAB's Cardiovascular Institute offers the finest Alabama heart care, your heart health is our priority.

02/08/2026

02/06/2026

UAB Medicine showed its support for women’s heart health by wearing red in honor of Wear Red Day, held each year on the first Friday of Heart Month.❤️ From awareness to action, we’re proud to stand together to help protect and prioritize the heart health of women in our community.

02/06/2026

Heidi Neas was referred to UAB Medicine during her pregnancy to determine the cause of abnormal genetic test results. She left as a cancer survivor, still on track for a healthy delivery. Learn how maternal-fetal medicine and urologic oncology experts worked together to keep mother and baby safe.

UAB O'Neal Cancer Center

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02/06/2026

UAB Medicine cardiologist Dr. Nicole Lohr helps raise awareness about heart disease in women this National Wear Red Day.❤️

🔗 Check out her valuable insights in the full WBRC 6 News segment here:

National Wear Red Day

02/06/2026

Just 30 minutes of moderate activity a day can significantly boost your cardiovascular health and reduce heart attack risk by up to 50% in women. Whether it’s walking, biking, or dancing, every move counts. 💃

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In an effort to curb heart disease and stroke, the UAB Medicine Division of Cardiovascular Disease created the Women’s Heart Health Program.

02/05/2026

Gynecologic oncologists Michael Straughn, M.D., and Trey Leath, M.D., join Warner Huh, M.D., to discuss placenta accreta spectrum, including why it’s so dangerous, how it can affect the bladder, and why it’s often managed with a hysterectomy.

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02/05/2026

Lindsey Vonn’s recent knee injury has put the spotlight on ACL tears, one of the most common and impactful injuries in sports. A UAB sports medicine expert explains what the ACL does, how these injuries are diagnosed, and what athletes can expect when it comes to treatment and recovery.

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