Health & Well-Being

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UConn Study Strongly Links Blood Prestin with Tinnitus

UConn Health researchers found elevated levels of the unique ear protein in individuals with tinnitus, a breakthrough they hope will spark larger studies and development of treatment

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Routine Mammograms Save Lives

At 43, a routine mammogram changed Allison Clark’s life

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UConn Health Launches Cutting-Edge CAR-T Cell Therapy Program

New program brings potentially lifesaving treatment for certain blood cancers closer to patients in Connecticut and the region

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40 Years and Counting for Student Health and Wellness Fairs at UConn

'You can’t succeed academically if you’re not succeeding in other areas of your life, including your health and well-being'

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UConn Health Broadens Deployment of APPs

Advanced practice providers help expand access to care, meet growing demand

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CPR Kiosk Teaches Students How to Save a Life

A month-long installation of an interactive CPR kiosk in the Student Union at UConn’s Storrs campus is providing students with the opportunity to quickly learn hands-only CPR

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Undergraduates Create a New Method to Help Warn of Skin Damage During Radiation Therapy

The three UConn juniors are one of the contestants in the Wolff New Venture Competition

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Community-Based Participatory Research to Address Unhealthy Food Environments

UConn Rudd Center team shares resources to train the next generation of health researchers and support community-based programs

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Kathryn Marchak Explores Food as Health as NourishedRx Summer Intern

'I believe that nutrition really does give the body the building blocks that it needs to heal, rebuild, and recover to perform its best'

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When Every Minute Matters: Surviving an Aortic Dissection

When Tony LaMark experienced sudden sweating and jaw pain at home, he trusted his instincts and called 911, a decision that helped save his life.