Health & Well-Being
Gray Seals Perplex Scientists with Lack of Response to Flu Infection
'That’s the big question we’re trying to understand – why is there a difference in the response in two different species that occupy the same space; why is one susceptible to the disease?'
High School Students Gain Hands-On Experience Through UConn Health’s Summer Volunteer Program
This summer, 65 high school students joined UConn Health through the Summer Student Volunteer Program, gaining real-world experience, supporting patients and staff, and exploring future careers in health care.
Connecticut Releases its Occupational Disease Annual Labor Day Report
Latest data analysis of UConn School of Medicine expert shows Connecticut’s occupational disease cases are over 31,000 annually
UConn-Led Network Expands NMR Reach
Instruments added to three sites across the country increase access to NMR technology
Pulling the Plug on Problem Gambling
An ongoing UConn study reveals that virtual reality may reduce addictive behaviors
The Truth About Tick-Borne Illnesses
UConn Health's Dr. Kevin Dieckhaus tells what to watch for with ticks, and when
Could Simply Taking a Supplement Prevent Many Older Women’s Urgent Need to Urinate?
New clinical trial at UConn Center on Aging testing the benefits of an over-the-counter antioxidant on bothersome bladder symptoms.
‘Turning Back Time’: UConn Researchers Developing Treatment to Reverse Brain Damage from Stroke
UConn neuroscientist and chemist receive NIH R01 grant to support their collaboration
Podcast: Skin Cancer Risk — Spray It Away?
Dr. Jenna Kelsey, UConn Health dermatologist, discusses sunscreen concerns
Connecticut’s First Pediatric DBS for Epilepsy: A New Era in Care
Thanks to a groundbreaking collaboration between Connecticut Children’s and UConn Health, Drs. Christopher Conner and David Hersh became the first in Connecticut to perform deep brain stimulation on a child with drug-resistant epilepsy—paving the way for others like Bella to benefit.