Health & Well-Being
UConn Health Researcher Designs App to Help Heart, Kidney Disease Patients Manage Diet
DecideDiet, an app created by UConn nephrologist Dr. Ibrahim Elali, helps patients with chronic illnesses make smart choices when it comes to food.
Barriers in Food Access Contribute to Inequitable Risks of Obesity and Food Insecurity Among Food Pantry Clients
Food pantry clients face higher rates of both food insecurity and obesity, according to a new study.
Countering Concussion Complacency
A UConn neurologist and sports medicine expert weighs in on a published study showing no link between tackle football at an early age and more concussion complications in college.
White House’s Dr. Deborah Birx Praises Efforts of UConn
Dr. Deborah Birx paid a visit to UConn Hartford recently, praising the University's efforts in combating the spread of COVID-19.
Q&A: Schooling, Caregiving, and Emotional Support during COVID
UConn education expert Sandra Chafouleas discusses the challenges COVID-19 poses to students, parents, and caregivers as the school year takes shape.
UConn Graduates Leading Medical Marijuana Dispensary
Eric Halpern ’12 (PHARM) and Rick Carbray ’75 (PHARM) both grew up in the traditional world of small, community pharmacies. Now, they're back in that type of business, but in a new and non-traditional way.
UConn Health Researcher Receives Patent for Cancer-fighting Antibody
A UConn Health researcher has been awarded a patent stemming from research into cancer-fighting antibodies.
Job Security, Finances Strongly Related to Increased Anxiety During Pandemic, Researchers Find
An ongoing study by UConn School of Nursing Researchers finds that pandemic-related economic anxiety is high even among those who still have jobs.
UConn Health is First ‘HEARTSafe Campus’ Medical Center in Connecticut
UConn Health has been designated the first 'HEARTSafe' medical center campus in the state, thanks to an extended effort to make life-saving medical equipment readily available throughout the campus.
New Report Shows Impact of Connecticut Overdose Tracking Program Fighting Opioid Epidemic
A statewide tracking system to measure the extent of the opioid crisis in Connecticut is already yielding benefits in its first year of operation.