Health & Well-Being

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UConn Institute of Sports Medicine: The Science of Motion

The data-driven insights help support recovery, enhance performance, and reduce injury risk

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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.

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‘Healthy Rounds’: Wide World of Western Sports

Dr. Anthony Alessi shares his experience in this unique sports culture

Hypothyroid patient Jenna Bartley having her blood pressure checked during an exam at UConn Health. (Ryan Bernat/UConn Health)

UConn Health Minute: Hypothyroid Study

The study aims to improve symptoms and patients’ overall quality of life

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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

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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

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‘Healthy Rounds’: The Brain and Spine Frontier

UConn Health’s Dr. Ketan Bulsara joins Dr. Anthony Alessi’s podcast

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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

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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

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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