Health & Well-Being
Dr. Cato T. Laurencin Represents U.S. at U.S.-Africa Frontiers of Science, Engineering, and Medicine Symposium
UConn's Laurencin represented the U.S. at the third annual U.S.-Africa Frontiers of Science, Engineering, and Medicine Symposium, held in Kigali, Rwanda.
June 10, 2025 | Jon D'Arpino
Why You Don’t Need Permission to Get Moving: UConn Experts Call for Sweeping Changes to Exercise Participation Guidelines
The researchers and clinicians emphasize the significant benefits of exercise for all people, including those deemed 'high risk' by current standards
June 9, 2025 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Scientists Develop New Blood-Based Proteomic Score to Predict Healthspan and Disease Risk
UConn School of Medicine study published in PNAS introduces Healthspan Proteomic Score as a biomarker for healthy aging
June 9, 2025 | Combined Reports
UConn Health Named One of Newsweek’s Best Maternity Hospitals
The honor celebrates the dedication of our providers, nurses, and staff who go above and beyond to ensure every patient receives safe, expert, and compassionate care.
June 5, 2025 | Jennifer Walker
Empowering Equity in the Emergency Department
Grassroot diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts are improving care and experience for UConn Health’s most vulnerable patients.
June 4, 2025 | Jennifer Walker
InCHIP’s Weight Management Research Group Publishes NIH Trial Results in Top Medical Journal
Directors of InCHIP's Weight Management Research Group Tricia Leahey and Amy Gorin's latest study published in JAMA Internal Medicine underscores the power of patient-provided care for weight loss maintenance
June 3, 2025 | Danielle Faipler
Taking on Period Poverty
UConn public health, medical, dental students address menstrual inequity in Hartford
May 29, 2025 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
Rudd Center Celebrates 10th Anniversary at UConn
The Center investigates strategies to address food insecurity, poor nutrition, and weight bias through research and policy
May 27, 2025 | Carson Hardee
Wearable Technologies Power Study on Differences Between Treadmill, Outdoor Running on Injury Risk
With the advent of reliable wearable technologies, researchers captured data from runners outside the lab for better real-world results
May 19, 2025 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Recognized Again Among Nation’s Best for Patient Experience
UConn’s John Dempsey only Connecticut hospital awarded 3 years running
May 14, 2025 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)