Health & Well-Being
‘Healthy Rounds’: Our Great Strides in Cardiology Care
UConn Health cardiologist Dr. Peter Schulman joins Dr. Alessi to discuss the evolution of cardiovascular disease care and prevention
UConn’s Play4Kay Partnership with the Kay Yow Cancer Fund Grows from Game Day to Lasting Impact
Nearly two decades after first coming together on the court, UConn and the Kay Yow Cancer Fund are translating advocacy into lasting impact for women facing cancer
Stopping Heart Disease Before It Starts
February is American Heart Month and the Preventive Cardiology services at UConn Health is providing ways for patients to focus on identifying cardiovascular risk early, often years or even decades before symptoms appear.
1 of 4 in the US for Advanced Brain, Spine Tumor Diagnostics
UConn Health, JAX partner to offer methylome profiling, enabling precision treatment
Study Highlights Food Sustainability Initiatives in CT Schools
The study found that 98% of schools reported sometimes or always purchasing local produce, while 91% purchase local dairy
Toughen Up, Kidney, the Damage is Temporary
A brand new way to understand kidney repair
Sheldon Kasowitz Champions Science-Based Solutions for Addiction
For Kasowitz, the motivation is deeply personal and urgent
A Better Way to Measure Body Fat for Athletes
Jennifer Fields, assistant professor of nutritional sciences, has developed an equation to allow coaches, trainers, and anyone else working with athletes to gain a more accurate, accessible measurement of body composition
Cancer Awareness Takes the Court at Coaches vs. Cancer Game
UConn's Carole and Ray Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center partnered with UConn Athletics during the Coaches vs. Cancer game to bring cancer education and screening resources directly to fans.
‘Healthy Rounds’: The Impact of Public Health
DPH Commissioner Manisha Juthani joins Dr. Anthony Alessi