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Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Sugary Drink Consumption Exacerbated by Exposure to Neighborhood Fast Food and Convenience Stores
A county-wide campaign targeting sugary drinks was associated with overall decreases in youth consumption, according to a new study
Ask UConn Extension: What Do the Food Labels “Organic,” “Natural,” and “Non-GMO” Actually Mean?
A UConn Extension expert breaks down all those confusing food marketing labels
Ask UConn Extension: Can Walking Trails Improve Your Health and Fitness?
A UConn Extension expert weighs in on the health benefits of trail walking
UConn Foundation Announces Record-Breaking Year
The UConn Foundation raised $28.5 million for scholarships as part of a record-breaking year
Adolescents Report Increase in Weight Stigma on Social Media during COVID-19 Pandemic
Body dissatisfaction also increased during the pandemic, especially among girls and teens with higher weight
UConn Magazine: Underachiever No More
No one who knew Jim LaFlamme back in the ’70s would have predicted what he’s doing now.
Neag Foundation Gift Supports Transformative Research at UConn School of Medicine
UConn School of Medicine received a gift of $7 million from the Neag Foundation to fund high-risk/high-reward research
UConn Names Interim Director of Stamford Campus
David Souder named interim director of UConn Stamford
UConn Magazine: Esther Pahl is Still Making a Difference
At age 97, Esther Pahl ’52 MSW is still very much making a difference.
Five UConn Faculty Honored as Board of Trustees Distinguished Professors
UConn has selected five of its most renowned scholars to honor with its most prestigious faculty title, the Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor.