Reducing Risk by Rethinking Weight

Dec 15, 2017 at 01:20 pm by steve

The Link between Obesity and Cancer Diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, osteoarthritis, sleep apnea - the list of health concerns linked to obesity is long and well.... Read More

Responding To Disaster

Dec 15, 2017 at 01:20 pm by steve

Three devastating hurricanes and the threat of a cholera outbreak from contaminated water; wildfires near Gatlinburg and California wine country; outbreaks of Zika and Ebola--.... Read More

Social Media: A Public Health Threat?

Dec 15, 2017 at 01:20 pm by steve

Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter, YouTube - social media has become a pervasive part of the way Americans share information. While there are many admirable outcomes - fr.... Read More

Study Finds Dieting Combined with High-Intensity Exercise Helps Reducing Risk of Weight Regain

Dec 15, 2017 at 01:20 pm by steve

Researchers at UAB have found that combining a calorie-restricted diet with high-intensity interval training could be a solution for reducing weight regain after weight loss..... Read More

For Providers, 2017 Draws to a Close with Regulatory Burdens and Promises of IRS Enforcement

Dec 15, 2017 at 01:20 pm by steve

Last year drew to a close with promises for the swift repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act after the inauguration of Donald Trump. Whether the result of partisan.... Read More

January 2026

Jan 16, 2026 at 09:22 am by kbarrettalley

The January 2026 Issue of Birmingham Medical News is here!

December 2025

Jan 16, 2026 at 09:19 am by kbarrettalley

The December 2025 Issue of Birmingham Medical News is here!