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UAB’s Dr. Monica Baskin: Closing Alabama’s Disparity Gap in Cancer

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By Monica Baskin COVID-19 has brought newfound attention to an enduring problem in Alabama and the U.S. – the deadly consequences of racial disparities in...

Shaquille O’Neal no longer attending Magic City Classic, Miles College event...

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by: Drew Taylor CBS42 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — After the death of his sister, Shaquille O’Neal will no long attend this year’s McDonald’s Magic City Classic. In a...

Ellis: Liver cancer, alcohol and what you should know

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By Glenn Ellis Primary liver cancer is a form of cancer that begins in the liver and is linked with excessive alcohol consumption. Liver cancer...

Camp Bluebird Offers Relaxation and More for Cancer Survivors

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Special to The Times When you think of cancer, many words may come to mind: chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, sickness, doctors, and others that typically do...

Emmy-winning actor Robert Guillaume, of ‘Soap’ and ‘Benson’ dies at 89

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By HILLEL ITALIE Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Robert Guillaume, who rose from squalid beginnings in St. Louis slums to become a star in stage...

Another reason to watch what you eat: you can avoid food-borne...

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by Alicia Rohan UAB News Parties and gatherings are typically centered around food, making it important to know the do’s and don’ts of handling food. Bernard Camins,...

Health Disparities: A Primer

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Times Staff Report The fact that health disparities exist between groups in the United States has led the Health And Human Services (HHS) Department to...

When smokers kick the habit the benefits start right away

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By Glenn Ellis Are you wondering why you’re still smoking cigarettes? Unless you enjoy the taste of more than 7,000 harmful chemicals entering your body...

Your body’s talking, make sure you listen

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By Kathryn Sesser-Dorné I’ve known it for a year. At least in my gut. Something was wrong with me, and I just couldn’t put my finger...

Cycling event to help cancer patients kicks off in Birmingham Saturday

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By Beena Thannical UAB News The Deep South Cancer Foundation will kick off the Magic City Cycliad a major cycling event benefiting cancer patients, at Railroad...