College of Agriculture, Health & Natural Resources
Climate Change and Cattle: Genetics May Hold Answer to Heat Stress Tolerance
The long-term goal of this work is to identify the best genetics for cows in each climatic region of the U.S. to ensure healthy animals and robust milk production
October 3, 2023 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Great Expectations vs Reality of Food Healthiness in Online Grocery Shopping
A new study found that one of the key drivers behind negative reviews of online grocery sites is a mismatch between a products’ expected and actual nutritional value
October 2, 2023 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Study Finds Users Prefer Daily Oral PrEP Pill Despite New Options
Drugs that prevent HIV infection have evolved, but new UConn research shows the standard option is still top with patients
September 28, 2023 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Hazelnut MOOcha Latte Debuts at UConn Dairy Bar for Fall
Students show creativity, knowledge of food technology through a friendly competition to make the best ice cream flavor
September 27, 2023 | Jason Sheldon
UConn’s CVMDL Detects Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus (EEEV) in a Donkey
The presence of mosquitoes carrying EEEV on the rise in Connecticut, according to surveillance program from CAES and testing from UConn's CVMDL
September 26, 2023 | Jessica McBride, PhD
Increasing Steps by 3,000 Per Day Can Lower Blood Pressure in Older Adults
'It’s exciting that a simple lifestyle intervention can be just as effective as structured exercise and some medications'
September 26, 2023 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Trails and Active Living Program Expands Access to the Outdoors
A major initiative from UConn Extension, the UConn CT Trails Program is making it easier for wilderness explorers of all levels to hit the trails
September 25, 2023 | Mac Murray
Plants As a Tool for Roadside Contaminant Removal
Not a silver bullet, but these common invasive species can help clean up roadside contaminants
September 21, 2023 | Elaina Hancock
Conflict and Commerce: A Journey to Support Founders in Ukraine
'In newly liberated cities, the business returns within days. The cities recover their shops, their supply chains, and people return to work'
September 20, 2023 | Jaclyn Severance
Serving and Celebrating Local Farms in Connecticut Schools
UConn Extension and partners forge connections between local schools and Connecticut farms with holistic programming and crucial funding
September 20, 2023 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources