Health & Well-Being
‘Healthy Rounds’: Great Strides in Cancer Treatment
Dr. Margaret Callahan, chief of UConn Health’s Division of Hematology and Oncology, joins Dr. Anthony Alessi’s podcast
September 1, 2026 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS) - UConn Health
Supporting Community Health from New Haven to Nepal
UConn Shrestha Lab pioneers digital care solutions for mental health, substance use, and HIV prevention
August 25, 2026 | Mac Murray
Helping Women Stay Active at Every Stage of Life
After years of knee pain threatened to limit the active life she loved, Anne found a team at UConn Health’s Women’s Center for Motion & Performance that listened to what she wanted and helped her get moving again.
August 20, 2026 | Jennifer Walker - UConn Health
Helping Kids Get Active
UConn Waterbury graduate student Hannah Peterson worked directly with the public and academic icons to improve access to physical activity for young people
August 19, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Elena Camacho’s Innovating Plant Protein-Rich Foods as PURIS Intern
'I am able to work in both the lab and kitchen applying what I’ve learned, and gaining hands on experience with product development. You get that mix – it’s the best of both worlds'
August 18, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
UConn Institute of Sports Medicine: The Science of Motion
The data-driven insights help support recovery, enhance performance, and reduce injury risk
August 12, 2026 | Carolyn Pennington - Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine
Fact vs. Fiction: Separating the Myths from the Science Behind GLP-1 Medications
From social media claims to questions about safety, UConn Health OB/GYN and obesity medicine specialist Dr. Jason Schneider explains what patients should really know.
August 5, 2026 | Jennifer Walker - UConn Health
‘Healthy Rounds’: Wide World of Western Sports
Dr. Anthony Alessi shares his experience in this unique sports culture
August 5, 2026 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS) - UConn Health
UConn Health Minute: Hypothyroid Study
The study aims to improve symptoms and patients’ overall quality of life
July 29, 2026 | Carolyn Pennington - Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine
Ask UConn Extension: What to Know About Cyclospora
Cases of the foodborne illness caused by the parasite have been in the news. UConn Extension experts share practical steps to reduce risk and stay healthy
July 29, 2026 | Indu Upadhyaya, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources & UConn Extension