Cancer Society Executive Resigns Amid Upset Over Corporate Partnerships

WASHINGTON — A top official of the American Cancer Society has resigned in part because of concern over some of the organization’s fund-raising partnerships. The official, Dr. Otis W. Brawley, an executive vice president and chief medical officer, resigned his post late last week after 11 years at the society. His departure was largely attributed… Read More »

Middle Aged Stress Associated With Smaller Brain Size And Poor Memory

Research has found that middle-aged individuals in their forties and fifties with elevated cortisol levels, a hormone associated with stress, perform worse on cognitive and memory tasks compared to individuals of the same age who have average levels of cortisol. Elevated blood cortisol levels were also linked to smaller brain volumes. One factor that’s getting… Read More »

School of Dentistry hosts annual day of community service for underserved

More than 350 patients were cared for by School of Dentistry faculty, students and community volunteers. More than 350 underserved and homeless people in the Birmingham area received teeth cleanings, fillings and extractions at no cost as part of the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry’s sixth annual community outreach event, which took… Read More »

Rheumatoid arthritis warning – do your eyes look like this? How to reveal risk

Rheumatoid arthritis is a long-term joint condition that affects around 400,000 people in the UK. It’s an autoimmune condition, where the body’s immune system accidentally attacks the healthy lining of the joints. The condition can lead to swelling, joint pain and having warm, red skin over the affected areas. You could also be at risk… Read More »