Health & Well-Being

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UConn Husky Nutrition & Sport Receives $4.9M in Federal Funding

The renewal of USDA funding will support the initiative for the next three years

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Is Sleep Cool Now?

UConn Health’s Dr. Jennifer Kanaan weighs in on trending topics in sleep health

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Don’t Be Haunted by Halloween Candy Decisions

UConn pediatric dental experts give tips on how to lessen the impact of a very sugary holiday

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Does Daylight Saving Time Actually Save? Research Shows Costs Outweigh Benefits

As we all prepare to "fall back," a UConn health and environment economist uses evidence-based research to inform policy

Husky Back on Football Field Thanks to UConn Health Sports Medicine

The team physicians from UConn Health help maximize performance, prevent injuries, and get UConn athletes back on the field or court after illness or injury

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From Policy to Action: Anna-Michelle McSorley Focuses on Health Equity for Latinos

McSorley's work goes beyond health policy to study political processes, potential political biases, and power dynamics

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UConn Researchers Working to Extinguish ‘Inflammatory Fire’ Stroke Causes in the Brain

World Stroke Day is on October 29 but all-year-round UConn is on a steadfast mission to find a new, future stroke treatment

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Study Investigates Communication, Intimacy Among Couples Facing Metastatic Breast Cancer

After diagnosis and treatment, sex is the most frequently discussed topic among couples facing cancer. While there is work about improving sexual communication, the experiences of people with advanced cancers have been overlooked

Boxes of popular injectable weight-loss medications.

Buyer Beware: Off-brand Ozempic, Zepbound and Other Weight Loss Products Carry Undisclosed Risks

As the demand for weight loss injectables soars, so too does the market for off-brand alternatives, some of which may not be safe or effective

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Art Committee, Assemble!

UConn Health’s art curator enlists volunteers to help raise awareness of collection and restart employee art shows