Health & Well-Being
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
October 6, 2026 | By Loretta Waldman
Routine Mammograms Save Lives
At 43, a routine mammogram changed Allison Clark’s life
October 2, 2026 | Jennifer Walker - UConn Health
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
September 29, 2026 | Jennifer Walker - UConn Health
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'
September 25, 2026 | Jack Ross for UConn Today
UConn Health Broadens Deployment of APPs
Advanced practice providers help expand access to care, meet growing demand
September 24, 2026 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS) - UConn Health
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
September 24, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
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
September 23, 2026 | Claire Hall
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
September 21, 2026 | Carson Hardee - UConn Rudd Center for Food Policy & Health
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'
September 18, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
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.
September 17, 2026 | Jennifer Walker - UConn Health