Health & Well-Being
Eagles Autism Foundation Awards Research Funding to UConn School of Medicine
Cutting-edge autism research of UConn Neuroscientist Dr. Eric Levine and his Lab wins $400,000 in research funds thanks to football fans donating to the annual Eagles Autism Challenge
Department of Defense Program Funds Study of Cranial Regeneration
Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs Grant for UConn Health researchers studying ultrasound-stimulated regrowth
Air Pollution Worsened COVID-19 Mortality, Especially in Vulnerable Communities
Findings showed that counties with more downwind pollution from power plants had higher COVID-19 mortality rates, with an even more pronounced impact in under-resourced communities
25+ Years of National Recognition for Diabetes Education
American Diabetes Association recertifies UConn Health’s Diabetes Self-Management Education Program
Does Bird Flu Affect My Food?
UConn Extension educators provide information on how to prevent risk from bird flu exposure and how to prepare food properly to ensure food safety
The Science of Music’s Healing Power
Ed Large's journey has taken him from playing bluegrass to helping Alzheimer's patients improve their memory
UConn Extension’s Mental Health First Aid Training Offers Hope and Support
Mental Health First Aid Training administered by UConn Extension provides Connecticut residents with skills to help someone in need and take care of themselves as well
Loss of Physical Function Significant Factor in Hospital Readmission for Older Adults
The paper fills a gap in research, focusing on readmission risk due to physical functioning for adults over the age of 50
UConn Researcher Discovers Missing Regulator in Parkinson’s Disease
Yulan Xiong and her team have discovered a much-searched-for regulator that plays a key role in genetic causes of Parkinson's Disease
Helping the Teen Brain Bounce Back
Sarah Feldstein Ewing, the new Vice Chair for Research in UConn Health’s Department of Psychiatry, wants to help young people thrive through adversity