Health & Well-Being

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Lesser-Known Remedy for Ankle Arthritis

Patient pain-free and mobile again after total ankle replacement by UConn Health’s Dr. Lauren Geaney

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Ask UConn Extension: Eating Well on a Budget During the Holidays

With thoughtful planning and smart choices, it’s possible to enjoy nutritious, satisfying food while keeping spending in check

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Positivity, Period: UConn Student Brings Free Menstrual Care, Educational Resources to Worcester Community

'The best way to beat stigma is through education'

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What to Know About Exercise as Medicine for High Blood Pressure

'Do the exercises you like,' because any type will help control your blood pressure

EndoRISE Fall Forum unites leaders to advance innovation in endometriosis research and care

Researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and patient advocates convene at JAX to confront diagnostic challenges, elevate women’s health, and chart new paths for discovery

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UConn Health’s Palliative Care Growth Continues

Expanding staff and services in both hospital and outpatient settings

Attendees at the 2025 CAHNR One Health conference

CAHNR Hosts Second One Health Conference

Bringing together experts from across the College, CAHNR conference showcases leadership in One Health approaches in research, teaching, and Extension

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Precision Technology and Multidisciplinary Lung Cancer Care at UConn Health

Using advanced imaging and minimally invasive techniques, UConn Health’s lung cancer specialists guide patients through every step of their lung cancer journey.

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Toxic Dust Reshapes the Lung Microbiome

A study led by UConn mycologist Mia Maltz demonstrated that breathing in the dust from the Salton Sea, a highly polluted lake in California, can reshape the microscopic world inside our lungs

Group of leaders from UConn, the UConn Foundation, Magid, and MISSION at the KSI ribbon cutting on November 12, 2025.

UConn’s Korey Stringer Institute Opens New Occupational Heat Safety Lab with Industry Partner Support

The National Laboratory for Occupational Heat Safety at UConn’s Korey Stringer Institute Powered by Magid & MISSION officially opened on Nov. 12 with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the 750-square-foot site in Gampel Pavilion