Health & Well-Being
Animal Tranquilizers Found in Illegal Opioids May Suppress the Lifesaving Medication Naloxone − and Cause More Overdose Deaths
Animal tranquilizers are in approximately one-third of the illegal opioids in the U.S.
UConn Whole Child Project Positively Impacts East Hartford Public Schools
Students and staff benefit from strategic actions aligned with the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child Model
UConn Health Expands Comprehensive Concussion Care
Dr. Brian Kelley brings specialized training in neurotrauma and neurocritical care
Two Major Grants for Teen Substance Use Treatment
Adolescent behavioral researcher Dr. Sarah Feldstein Ewing funded by NIDA, NIAAA
Meals4Moms: UConn, CT Small Business Develop Program to Support Gestational Diabetes Management
Gestational diabetes impacts 2 to 10% of U.S. pregnancies, and about 50% of patients with GDM will develop Type 2 diabetes
Research Discovers Migraine Sufferers’ Brains Respond Differently to Visual Stimulation
A new study uncovers answers about the brains of people who experience migraines and other types of headaches
Podcast: Attacking Endometriosis With Awareness and Research
Leaders of the new Connecticut collaborative EndoRISE discuss the effort to advance the recognition and treatment of endometriosis
UConn Professor Examines the Health Risks of Life on the Road
Long-haul truckers play a vital role in the economy, but face a daunting array of health risks stemming from their work
Social Workers Are a Vital Part of Care Teams
UConn Health recognizes contributions of its 35 social workers
UConn John Dempsey Hospital Recognized Among World’s Best for Fourth Consecutive Year
In just three years, UConn John Dempsey Hospital has surged an impressive 103 places in the prestigious rankings