Health & Well-Being
UConn Researchers Study Whether Reliable Public Transit Improves Substance-Use Treatment
Researchers at UConn have been awarded a grant to conduct a cross-disciplinary study on whether reliable public transit can improve substance abuse treatment outcomes.
Stanley Black & Decker, Hartford Foundation Donate $100,000 to UConn Health Frontline Workers
tanley Black & Decker and the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving recently donated a total of $100,000 to UConn Health to support health care workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 battle.
Popular Class On COVID-19 Available Free For UConn Alumni
UConn alumni now have the opportunity to take the same online class about the COVID-19 virus that has been popular with students, faculty, and staff.
UConn Health Researchers Find a Simple Oral Rinse Can Inactivate the COVID-19 Virus
Faculty from UConn Health have proven that a simple method of rinsing with a diluted version of over-the-counter Povidone-Iodine (PVP-I) oral rinse can kill viruses like the SARS CoV-2 coronavirus and prevent transmission in as little as 15 seconds. The COVID-19 pandemic has posed a severe threat to the safety of dental and medical professionals […]
UConn Researcher Invents Nanoparticle for Overcoming Leukemia Treatment Resistance
A UConn researcher has found that a commonly-used drug may be effective as a treatment for chemotherapy-resistant leukemia.
UConn Health Doctor: COVID-19 Directly Targets the Cardiovascular System
UConn Health Dr. Kai Chen answers questions about COVID-19's risks for heart health.
Many LGBTQ Teens Report Bullying that Extends Beyond Their Sexual and Gender Orientations
Nearly three-quarters of LGBTQ adolescents experience at least one experience of being bullied for reasons other than their sexual or gender identities.
A Welcome Environment for Transgender Patients
With services including a dedicated gender-affirming hormone therapy program, UConn Health aims to break down historic barriers to LGBTQ+ health care access.
Nurse Researcher Studying Women’s Experiences Giving Birth During COVID-19 Pandemic
A researcher at the University of Connecticut School of Nursing is beginning to dive into the emotional and psychological impacts COVID-19 is having on mothers with newborn children.
Virtual Weekend Run a Success for the UConn Health Half Marathon
Although a traditional road race was out of the question, runners of a 'virtual' half marathon raised thousands for UConn Health.