Health & Well-Being
Podcast: Back to School ’21 With COVID-19
With COVID-19 following us into back-to-school '21, Dr. Erica Waddington, family medicine physician at UConn Health's Canton office, discusses how she helps families prepare for a the return to the classroom under still abnormal circumstances.
Students Serving Community With Screenings, Vaccinations
A multidisciplinary force including UConn faculty and students came together last weekend in Hartford’s Keney Park and North End neighborhoods to offer free health screenings, COVID-19 information, and door-to-door vaccinations.
Rat Poison is Just One of the Potentially Dangerous Substances Likely to Be Mixed Into Illicit Drugs
The difference between what you think you're buying and what is actually in the product can be the difference between life and death
UConn Health Introduces Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Dr. C.B. Sai Sudhakar brings experience building cardiothoracic surgery programs to expand UConn Health’s academic and clinical offerings in the discipline.
What Does Full FDA Approval Mean for a Vaccine Already Authorized for Emergency Use?
Full FDA approval is a milestone that may help build confidence among the vaccine hesitant
Progress Continues in Ensuring Safety for Nation’s High School Athletes
The Korey Stringer Institute aims to improve student athlete safety across the country
UConn Center on Aging Awarded $7 Million NIH Grant to Support Older Adults Initiative
The grant will establish a center focused on helping older adults maintain their independence
Tiny Bubbles: Treating Asthma with Gene Silencing Nanocapsules
Searching for a treatment to help asthma sufferers who don't benefit from existing therapies
UConn Patents Novel Combination Approach for Alzheimer’s Treatment
Dr. Riqiang Yan discovered a novel combination of compounds could provide the most promising path for the future of Alzheimer's disease treatment
Not Just Another Day in the Park
UConn dental and medical students continue a series of free community health care clinics, offering health screenings and education both within and beyond Connecticut.