Health & Well-Being
Dangerous Counterfeit Drugs are Putting Millions at Risk, a New Study Says
Many counterfeit pharmaceutical drugs are sold online, and the bulk of them are being obtained without a prescription
An Online Program Supports Mental Wellbeing for Parents and Children Affected by Divorce
Na Zhang has received an NIH/NIMH K01 grant to design an online mindfulness training module and test its feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy combined with an established behavioral parenting training intervention for divorced or separated parents experiencing psychological distress
Standing Against Despair
UConn researchers offer tools and perspectives to reduce gun violence in the US
UConn Health Earns Re-accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers of the American College of Surgeons
The National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a quality program administered by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) has granted accredited status to the UConn Health Carole and Ray Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Podcast: Pandemic Challenges to Women’s Health
Dr. Shontreal Cooper, UConn Health maternal-fetal medicine physician, shares her observations on women's health over the course of the pandemic.
Tech-assisted Spine Surgery Likened to ‘X-Ray Vision’
UConn Health’s leadership in minimally invasive spine surgery continues with central Connecticut’s first ‘augmented reality’ procedure.
A Small Spot of Skin Cancer Can have a Big Impact
It's skin cancer awareness month and Ken Jones was fortunate to find melanoma early and have it treated. Ken shared his story with us and Dr. Hao Feng tells us how much sunscreen we really need and how often you should see a dermatologist for a skin check.
UConn Health Joins Short List of ‘Centers of Excellence’
Maternity, knee replacement, lumbar spine fusion and lumbar laminectomy earn elite distinction within the state employee and retiree health plan.
Science in Seconds: Healthy Aging
Getting a broad picture of how aging affects the whole body, and how older adults can be healthier for longer
BE FAST – When it Comes to a Stroke
Know the warning signs and symptoms of stroke so that you can act fast if you or someone you know might be having a stroke. The chances of survival are greater when emergency treatment begins quickly.