Health & Well-Being
Lighting Adjustments Necessary for Better Health, Researchers Say
New lighting technology can better accommodate the body's circadian rhythm and avoid the detrimental effects of typical lighting, according to a paper co-authored by a UConn Health cancer epidemiologist.
March 18, 2015 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
New Peanut Allergy Test Goes Beyond Scratching the Surface
UConn chemists have developed a new test for peanut allergies that is capable of determining the potential intensity of a patient’s allergic reaction through just a few drops of blood.
February 26, 2015 | Colin Poitras
Abuzz Over Ovulation Similarities Between Two Very Different Species
UConn researchers say that during ovulation the same gene may govern both humans and flies, a finding that could lead to advances in treating human infertility, cancer metastasis and ovarian disease.
February 23, 2015 | Kim Krieger
The Impact of Social Media on Body Image
A UConn psychologist discusses the 'selfie' culture, and how to approach a friend or family member who may have an eating disorder.
February 23, 2015 | Carolyn Pennington
UConn Designated as Federal Health Care Study Center
UConn's reports will be used by Medicaid and Medicare Services in making health coverage decisions that affect millions of patients nationwide.
February 11, 2015 | Colin Poitras
Measles and the Risks of Skipping Vaccines
Infectious diseases specialists at UConn Health say failure to keep current on recommended immunizations defies decades of medical knowledge.
February 10, 2015 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
UConn Urologist Picked to Lead New Bladder Cancer Institute
A donor with no previous ties to the University sought out a UConn Health expert to drive the advancement of bladder cancer care and research.
February 6, 2015 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
Getting Ahead of Antibiotic-resistant Bacteria
A UConn medicinal chemist has developed software with a colleague at Duke that could help make more resilient antibiotics.
February 5, 2015 | Colin Poitras
Vitamin D as Colon Cancer Foe
The director of UConn Health's Colon Cancer Prevention Program explains medicine’s growing understanding of how higher vitamin D levels may slow colon cancer.
January 21, 2015 | Chris DeFrancesco, UConn Health
Advancing Knowledge: Research
A glimpse into this past year's discoveries by UConn researchers.
December 24, 2014 | Combined Reports