Health & Well-Being
UConn Institute of Sports Medicine: The Science of Motion
The data-driven insights help support recovery, enhance performance, and reduce injury risk
August 12, 2026 | Carolyn Pennington - Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine
Fact vs. Fiction: Separating the Myths from the Science Behind GLP-1 Medications
From social media claims to questions about safety, UConn Health OB/GYN and obesity medicine specialist Dr. Jason Schneider explains what patients should really know.
August 5, 2026 | Jennifer Walker - UConn Health
‘Healthy Rounds’: Wide World of Western Sports
Dr. Anthony Alessi shares his experience in this unique sports culture
August 5, 2026 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS) - UConn Health
UConn Health Minute: Hypothyroid Study
The study aims to improve symptoms and patients’ overall quality of life
July 29, 2026 | Carolyn Pennington - Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine
Ask UConn Extension: What to Know About Cyclospora
Cases of the foodborne illness caused by the parasite have been in the news. UConn Extension experts share practical steps to reduce risk and stay healthy
July 29, 2026 | Indu Upadhyaya, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources & UConn Extension
I Love CT, But It’s the Season of the Ticks
Stick Season has nothing on Tick Season. UConn experts share insights about how this year is shaping up
July 22, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
‘Healthy Rounds’: The Brain and Spine Frontier
UConn Health’s Dr. Ketan Bulsara joins Dr. Anthony Alessi’s podcast
July 21, 2026 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS) - UConn Health
Sleeping Sickness Parasite Has a Newly Discovered Weak Spot
UConn researchers have found that a crucial enzyme could be the key to safer, more effective medicines
July 21, 2026 | Kim Krieger - UConn Communications
Collagen Peptides Support Bone Health for Female Runners
The study found that biomarkers associated with bone formation increased and inflammation decreased with collagen peptide supplements
July 20, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
75 Years of Physical Therapy at UConn
One of the oldest program's in the country, UConn's Physical Therapy celebrates 75 years at Storrs
July 17, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources