Health & Well-Being
Targeting Schwann Cells: A New Approach to Repairing Corneal Injury
New publication from UConn Health researchers demonstrates promising technique for healing damage from dry eye, surgery, and toxin exposure
What You Need to Know About Screwworm
There are no current cases of New World Screwworm (NWS) in the Northeast, but one UConn expert shares information to keep Connecticut animals and residents safe
UConn Health Celebrates Grand Opening of Expanded Torrington Location
The newly renovated facility brings a range of healthcare services together under one roof, making care more convenient and accessible close to home.
‘Healthy Rounds’: Retraining the Brain With Advanced Neurosurgery
UConn Health’s Dr. Christopher Conner explains on Dr. Anthony Alessi’s podcast
From Kitchen Tables to Healthier Futures: 50+ Years of EFNEP
What began as in-home cooking lessons in the 1960s is now a program that reaches across Connecticut with evidence-based, impact-driven nutrition education
New Take on Treating Hypothyroidism
Participants in UConn Health clinical trial leave with personalized therapy
Celebrating Mothers and Fathers, but Who Cares?
UConn sociologist Kim Price-Glynn took a look at the organizations that parents turn to when they themselves need care
Meet the Researcher: Jianbin Ruan, UConn Health
Jianbin Ruan's lab studies how our immune system works at the molecular level, paving the way for better treatments
Rare Cancer Diagnosis Leads to Remarkable Recovery for 86-Year-Old UConn Health Patient
After being diagnosed at UConn Health with an exceptionally rare form of multiple myeloma, 86-year-old Richard Casciano Sr. made a remarkable recovery, regaining his independence and quality of life through innovative treatment and compassionate care.
UConn Experts Push FIFA to Protect Players from Extreme Heat
The 2026 World Cup begins on June 11 in North America, along with the start of summer and high temperatures that pose a threat to athletes, fans, and workers