Health & Well-Being

Dr. Kevin Dieckhaus at UConn Health Pulse microphone

The Truth About Tick-Borne Illnesses

UConn Health's Dr. Kevin Dieckhaus tells what to watch for with ticks, and when

Older woman holding stomach area.

Could Simply Taking a Supplement Prevent Many Older Women’s Urgent Need to Urinate?

New clinical trial at UConn Center on Aging testing the benefits of an over-the-counter antioxidant on bothersome bladder symptoms.

Stock photo of a doctor examining MRI results

‘Turning Back Time’: UConn Researchers Developing Treatment to Reverse Brain Damage from Stroke

UConn neuroscientist and chemist receive NIH R01 grant to support their collaboration

Dr. Jenna Kelsey at podcast microphone

Podcast: Skin Cancer Risk — Spray It Away?

Dr. Jenna Kelsey, UConn Health dermatologist, discusses sunscreen concerns

Dr. Chris Conner talking to patient Bella and pointing to camera

Connecticut’s First Pediatric DBS for Epilepsy: A New Era in Care

Thanks to a groundbreaking collaboration between Connecticut Children’s and UConn Health, Drs. Christopher Conner and David Hersh became the first in Connecticut to perform deep brain stimulation on a child with drug-resistant epilepsy—paving the way for others like Bella to benefit.

HDI Garden Party. HDI Garden Party. Photo by Barbara McClane.

Rooted in Wisdom: Garden Party Celebrates Menopause, Sisterhood, and Health Equity

This community-led event was part of the UConn Health Disparities Institute's Menopause Equity Initiative (MEI), a statewide effort to break the silence, reduce stigma, and create community-informed solutions to support women's midlife health.

Dr. Michael Weber with patient in exam room

From Minimally Invasive Disc Surgery to Oncology

Dr. Michael Weber brings expertise in oncologic spine surgery to UConn Health

Genomics expert Christine Beck, Ph.D., is joining UConn Health and the Jackson Laboratory this summer (Photo: Lab of Christine Beck).

The Most Complete View of the Human Genome Yet Sets New Standard For Use In Precision Medicine

New collaborative research by UConn Health and The Jackson Laboratory decodes the most elusive, difficult-to-sequence regions of the genome from populations around the world

Class of 2027 UConn dental student Marcus A. Costa talking to investors about his healthy chewing gum invention. (Photo by Lauren Woods)

UConn Health Innovators Pitch Inventions to Industry and Investors

Inaugural ‘Innovation Catalyst’ event empowers innovators at UConn Health to transform their exciting research ideas into ventures

Linda York in podcast studio

Podcast: Examining Energy Drinks

UConn Health registered dietitian Linda York discusses options and alternatives