Health & Well-Being
Op-ed: Joe Camel in a Bottle
Two researchers at UConn Health say alcohol companies failed to follow their own ad rules during the 2017 Super Bowl.
February 8, 2017 | Jonathan Noel & Thomas Babor, UConn Health
How to Reduce Weight Stigma? Ask Those Who Know Best
In a new UConn study, women with obesity identify potential remedies, placing priority on the workplace, schools, and healthcare settings.
February 8, 2017 | Daniel P. Jones, UConn Rudd Center
UConn Health Patient Survives Seven Heart Attacks
'A very bad thing happened to me in the very best place for it to ever happen,' says Ron Smith of his experience at the Calhoun Cardiology Center.
February 8, 2017 | Lauren Woods
New Solution for Closing a Hole in the Heart
A 75-year-old patient 'has her life back' after receiving a new treatment at UConn Health to close a hole in her heart without open-heart surgery.
February 6, 2017 | Lauren Woods
Young Mother Survives Heart-Stopping Experience
After successful treatment for arrhythmia at UConn Health, Vanessa Lloyd has nicknamed her heart monitor 'Jonathan' as a sign of gratitude.
February 2, 2017 | Lauren Woods
Heart Patient Finds Answers at UConn Health
After Frank Cammarata was given a clean bill of health despite his ongoing symptoms, he turned to UConn Health, where he was successfully treated for a heart blockage.
February 1, 2017 | Lauren Woods
Story Series Keeps Finger on Pulse of Heart Health
During Heart Health Month, read about the many ways UConn is making a difference in the lives of people with heart disease and those at risk.
February 1, 2017 | Combined Reports
UConn Health Physician is US Lead on ‘Smash Childhood Cancer’
Pediatric cancer researcher Dr. Ching Lau is spearheading IBM's global crowdsourcing research effort to find new treatments for childhood cancer in the U.S.
January 31, 2017 | Lauren Woods
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January 30, 2017 | Combined Reports
Substance Abuse: The Case for Early Intervention
Two UConn Health researchers co-edited a special report on an innovative way to integrate the management of substance use disorders into primary care and general medicine.
January 26, 2017 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)