Health & Well-Being
‘Healthy Rounds’: The Brain and Spine Frontier
UConn Health’s Dr. Christopher Conner explains on Dr. Anthony Alessi’s podcast
July 21, 2026 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS) - UConn Health
Sleeping Sickness Parasite Has a Newly Discovered Weak Spot
UConn researchers have found that a crucial enzyme could be the key to safer, more effective medicines
July 21, 2026 | Kim Krieger - UConn Communications
Collagen Peptides Support Bone Health for Female Runners
The study found that biomarkers associated with bone formation increased and inflammation decreased with collagen peptide supplements
July 20, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
75 Years of Physical Therapy at UConn
One of the oldest program's in the country, UConn's Physical Therapy celebrates 75 years at Storrs
July 17, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
UConn Health Recognized as High Performer for Inclusive Care
National recognition from the Healthcare Equality Index highlights commitment to providing inclusive, patient-centered care for all.
July 16, 2026 | Jennifer Walker - UConn Health
Stronger Than Ever
A Gaelic football player overcame a serious bicep tendon injury and has returned to play thanks to the support and expertise of his orthopedic team at UConn Health
July 16, 2026 | Carolyn Pennington - Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine
Women’s Center for Motion & Performance Helps Patient Find Relief After Years of Knee Pain
After years of unanswered knee pain, a personalized approach at UConn Health's Women's Center for Motion & Performance helped Katie Ralston find relief and reclaim the active life she loves.
July 14, 2026 | Jennifer Walker - UConn Health
What’s Hot with Heat: UConn’s KSI Joins National Athletic Trainers’ Association to Release New Safety Guidelines
The guidelines aim to prevent illness and death in athletes and laborers across the country
July 10, 2026 | College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
The Story of the Study of Post-exercise Hypotension
Exercise's affect on blood pressure hasn't always been well understood, but one UConn researcher and her collaborators are continuing to shed light on this important topic
July 7, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
‘Healthy Rounds’: Keeping Women Active and Healthy
UConn Health’s Dr. Katherine Coyner and Dr. Allison Schafer join on Dr. Anthony Alessi’s podcast
July 7, 2026 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS) - UConn Health