Health & Well-Being
Positivity, Period: UConn Student Brings Free Menstrual Care, Educational Resources to Worcester Community
'The best way to beat stigma is through education'
December 19, 2025 | Jaclyn Severance
What to Know About Exercise as Medicine for High Blood Pressure
'Do the exercises you like,' because any type will help control your blood pressure
December 18, 2025 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
EndoRISE Fall Forum unites leaders to advance innovation in endometriosis research and care
Researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and patient advocates convene at JAX to confront diagnostic challenges, elevate women’s health, and chart new paths for discovery
December 12, 2025 | Combined Authors
UConn Health’s Palliative Care Growth Continues
Expanding staff and services in both hospital and outpatient settings
December 1, 2025 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
CAHNR Hosts Second One Health Conference
Bringing together experts from across the College, CAHNR conference showcases leadership in One Health approaches in research, teaching, and Extension
November 25, 2025 | Jessica McBride, PhD
Precision Technology and Multidisciplinary Lung Cancer Care at UConn Health
Using advanced imaging and minimally invasive techniques, UConn Health’s lung cancer specialists guide patients through every step of their lung cancer journey.
November 24, 2025 | Jennifer Walker
Toxic Dust Reshapes the Lung Microbiome
A study led by UConn mycologist Mia Maltz demonstrated that breathing in the dust from the Salton Sea, a highly polluted lake in California, can reshape the microscopic world inside our lungs
November 19, 2025 | Combined Reports; College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
UConn’s Korey Stringer Institute Opens New Occupational Heat Safety Lab with Industry Partner Support
The National Laboratory for Occupational Heat Safety at UConn’s Korey Stringer Institute Powered by Magid & MISSION officially opened on Nov. 12 with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the 750-square-foot site in Gampel Pavilion
November 17, 2025 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
How to Keep Dementia from Robbing Your Loved Ones of Their Sense of Personhood
Over 6 million Americans are currently living with dementia
November 14, 2025 | R. Amanda Cooper, Assistant Professor of Communication
Make It 10 Straight A’s for UConn Health’s Hospital Safety
UConn John Dempsey Hospital again earns highest mark from The Leapfrog Group
November 13, 2025 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)