Health & Well-Being

Woman making a flaky pastry dough to illustrate the story's metaphor about DNA being like a cookbook

Splicing factor to blame in triple negative breast cancer

Splicing factors, comparable to gene editors in our DNA, could hold the key to treating the worst type of breast cancer.

Dr. Riqiang Yan speaks with a student in front of a computer model of a human brain about his work researching Alzheimer's disease.

Meet the Researcher: Riqiang Yan, Neuroscience

Riqiang Yan initially started out researching in a different medical specialty altogether, but after turning his attention to Alzheimer's disease has become one of the world's preeminent experts on the illness.

A man holding a bottle of sun tan lotion.

UConn Gets “Skin Smart,” Earns National Skin Cancer Prevention Recognition

UConn is one of just 11 universities to win the distinction of being a Platinum-level Skin Smart Campus for its dedication to preventing skin cancer.

A diagram of the chemical element Selenium

Turning to Old Remedies For New Health Challenges

UConn researchers are experimenting with old approaches to solve a growing problem: potentially deadly pathogens that are resistant to antibiotics.

A bobtail squid under a microscope in the lab.

Not Only Adorable: Squid Open Up New Antimicrobial Drug Possibilities

The glowing Hawaiian bobtail squid is more than a pretty face: New research shows that its symbiotic bacteria create antifungal compounds, which may be of use in drug discovery.

A woman's face is completely hidden by a cloud of smoke from her e-cigarette

Q&A: The Dangers of Vaping

UConn Health’s Dr. Mario F Perez, assistant professor of medicine at UConn School of Medicine, discusses his research pointing to potential dangers associated with vaping.

Women feeling sick and sleeping on sofa at home

Stopping Flu Myths Before the Flu Stops You

Dr. Imran Ali at UConn Center on Aging busts the most common flu myths. Myth #1: The flu isn’t that bad -- it's just sniffles and body aches.

A member of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation harvests heirloom at their farm located in North Stonington Ct. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and UConn Extension have been collaborating thanks to a USDA Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program to enhance agricultural production, food security, and health of tribal community members.

UConn Extension Growing Food With the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and UConn Extension are collaborating to enhance agricultural production, food security, and health of tribal community members.

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Weight Stigma Doesn’t Discriminate

Regardless of sexual orientation, two out of three adults enrolled in WW reported experiencing and internalizing weight stigma.

Ruth Vaccaro, 94, of South Glastonbury, does leg presses at UConn Health.

Up and At ‘Em: 94-Year-Old Stronger Than Before Hip Fracture

UConn's STEP-HI study is seeing early success with a new combination of exercise training and hormone replacement for women who have experienced hip fractures.