Health & Well-Being
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.
2020 Best Doctors Named by Connecticut Magazine
Forty seven UConn Health physicians have been named to Connecticut Magazine's 2020 Best Doctors list.
UConn Faculty Receive NIH Grant to Develop Smartphone Sensor to Detect Tooth Pain
UConn researchers are working to develop a smartphone app that can provide a quantitative assessment of toothache pain.
EAP Director Explores People’s Problems and Concerns During Pandemic
David Francis, director of UConn's Employee Assistance Program, talks about employee well-being, mental health, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Op-Ed: Hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19: A New Review of Several Studies Shows Flaws in Research and No Benefit
Touted by some as a treatment for COVID-19, UConn researchers say there's no evidence that hydroxychloroquine can help people suffering from the virus.
COVID-19 Testing Headed to Nursing Home Battlegrounds
UConn Health experts say new weekly COVID-19 testing at nursing homes is an important public health measure.
Someone’s Plasma Saved My Life
A UConn Health nurse found herself in the role of patient after contracting COVID-19.
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.