Health & Well-Being
A Powerful ‘Look-Back’ for COVID-19 Antibodies in Health Care Workers
A UConn Health study is looking at the presence of COVID-19 antibodies in health care workers.
During Pandemic, UConn Docs Find Stress Relief Through Running
UConn Health doctors explain the benefits of exercise - both physical and mental - ahead of the UConn Health Half Marathon.
Dementia Gene Raises Risk of Severe COVID-19
A gene associated with increased risk of Alzheimer's disease is also linked to severe cases of COVID-19, according to researchers.
From The Rent to Dental School
Paul Nwokeji '15 (CLAS) has taken his passion and dedication from the gridiron to the UConn School of Dental Medicine.
UConn Research and the COVID-19 Pandemic
A new online resource collects the various coronavirus-related projects being undertaken by UConn faculty, students, and staff.
A Little Extra for Isolated Inpatients
UConn undergrads come up with an alternative way to engage older adult patients as they wait out the pandemic in the hospital without visitors.
Looking at the Social Side of COVID-19 Through HIV Research
UConn researchers say the HIV/AIDS epidemic offers important lessons for confronting the COVID-19 pandemic.
UConn Researchers Producing Husky Hand Sanitizer For Local Groups
The UConn Husky is a familiar mark on everything from t-shirts and sweatshirts to cornhole boards and cufflinks. Now, add hand sanitizer to the mix.
School Wellness Policies Key to Ensuring New York Schools Adopt Healthier Nutrition and Exercise Standards
A new study by UConn's Rudd Center finds that school districts with strong wellness policies are more likely to have nutrition and physical activity programs in their schools.
A UConn Health APRN Who Makes Patients Feel at Home
UConn Health APRN Nayre Kennedy is celebrated by patients and colleagues alike for the dedication and personal touch she brings to her work.