Health & Well-Being
World-First Gene Editing Trial for Rare Genetic Disease at UConn Health
UConn Health and Connecticut Children’s have made history by dosing the first patient in a clinical trial using gene editing to treat glycogen storage disease type 1a (GSD1a)
Cooling Garments Can Protect Laborers in a Hotter World
A new paper from researchers in the Korey Stringer Institute (KSI) demonstrates that commercially available body-cooling garments provide significant protection against extreme heat
Prostate Cancer – What Every Man Should Know
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men, but when caught early, it’s highly treatable. For Vernon Owens, a routine check-up at UConn Health led to an early diagnosis that may have saved his life. His story is a powerful reminder of the importance of PSA screening and staying proactive about men’s health.
Increasing Contingency Management Incentives Will Help More Patients Recover from Addiction
JAMA Psychiatry study recommends nationwide Contingency Management care guardrails with data-driven, evidence-based reward amounts to ensure effective and better care outcomes
Despite Ad Bans, Young Children Frequently See Junk Food Promotions on YouTube and YouTube Kids
New study from UConn Rudd Center finds that children as young as age 3 are exposed to unhealthy food brand promotions when viewing videos on mobile devices
‘The Ability to Give and Receive Love’: Researchers Look at Effects of Acceptance, Rejection
'There’s no single experience in human life that's more important than the experience of being cared about by the people who are most important to you'
UConn Students Combat Opioid Crisis in CT through Adopt a Health District Program
Through the program, UConn students help Connecticut communities tackle the opioid crisis, from Narcan training to safe medication disposal techniques
UConn Entrepreneur Aims to Revolutionize Men’s Health Care
Reza Amin’s Bastion Health creates virtual, confidential, progressive approach to medical screening to help save lives
Podcast: Angst Over Additives in Our Food
Dr. Rebecca Andrews, UConn Health primary care physician, offers perspective on food dyes and other ingredients that aren’t naturally occurring
UConn Health Recognized for Responsible Antibiotic Use
John Dempsey Hospital an ‘Antimicrobial Stewardship Center of Excellence’