Health & Well-Being
The Truth About Tick-Borne Illnesses
UConn Health's Dr. Kevin Dieckhaus tells what to watch for with ticks, and when
August 19, 2025 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
Could Simply Taking a Supplement Prevent Many Older Women’s Urgent Need to Urinate?
New clinical trial at UConn Center on Aging testing the benefits of an over-the-counter antioxidant on bothersome bladder symptoms.
August 18, 2025 | Lauren Woods
‘Turning Back Time’: UConn Researchers Developing Treatment to Reverse Brain Damage from Stroke
UConn neuroscientist and chemist receive NIH R01 grant to support their collaboration
August 12, 2025 | Mac Murray
Podcast: Skin Cancer Risk — Spray It Away?
Dr. Jenna Kelsey, UConn Health dermatologist, discusses sunscreen concerns
August 11, 2025 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
Connecticut’s First Pediatric DBS for Epilepsy: A New Era in Care
Thanks to a groundbreaking collaboration between Connecticut Children’s and UConn Health, Drs. Christopher Conner and David Hersh became the first in Connecticut to perform deep brain stimulation on a child with drug-resistant epilepsy—paving the way for others like Bella to benefit.
July 31, 2025 | Combined Reports
Rooted in Wisdom: Garden Party Celebrates Menopause, Sisterhood, and Health Equity
This community-led event was part of the UConn Health Disparities Institute's Menopause Equity Initiative (MEI), a statewide effort to break the silence, reduce stigma, and create community-informed solutions to support women's midlife health.
July 30, 2025 | Health Disparities Institute
From Minimally Invasive Disc Surgery to Oncology
Dr. Michael Weber brings expertise in oncologic spine surgery to UConn Health
July 29, 2025 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
The Most Complete View of the Human Genome Yet Sets New Standard For Use In Precision Medicine
New collaborative research by UConn Health and The Jackson Laboratory decodes the most elusive, difficult-to-sequence regions of the genome from populations around the world
July 24, 2025 | JAX
UConn Health Innovators Pitch Inventions to Industry and Investors
Inaugural ‘Innovation Catalyst’ event empowers innovators at UConn Health to transform their exciting research ideas into ventures
July 24, 2025 | Lauren Woods
Podcast: Examining Energy Drinks
UConn Health registered dietitian Linda York discusses options and alternatives
July 21, 2025 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)