Health & Well-Being
Meet the Researcher: Beth Taylor, Kinesiology
Beth Taylor is a lifelong runner and she is someone who has been lucky enough to turn her passion for exercise and health in to a career in kinesiology. Taylor is an associate professor of kinesiology at the University of Connecticut and director of exercise physiology research in Cardiology at Hartford Hospital. After graduating from […]
The Ongoing Debate About Vaccines
Vaccines are important not only for personal health, but to protect other vulnerable people, says UConn Health pediatrician Dr. Jody Terranova.
Will the CVS Expansion of Healthcare Services Work?
Pharmacy professor Marie Smith says CVS will have to educate consumers about the new products and services offered, if the HealthHub concept is to be successful.
Op-ed: When did GMO Become a Dirty Word?
The medical, agricultural, and environmental fields all have GMO products, writes Stacey Stearns of UConn Extension.
Meet Dr. Jillian Fortier, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
At home and abroad, UConn Health's Dr. Jillian Fortier combines compassion for her patients with top-notch skills.
Substance Abuse Seen Among LGBTQ Victims of Weight Bullying
Weight-based victimization among LGBTQ youth is associated with increased odds of binge drinking, alcohol, marijuana, and cigarette use, says a new UConn study.
Is Traffic-Related Air Pollution Killing Us?
With vacation season getting underway, and many families planning road trips, a UConn Health researcher discusses the impact of traffic-related air pollution on our health.
CT Magazine Names 48 from UConn Health among 2019 Best Doctors
Connecticut Magazine’s June 2019 Best Doctors issue lists 48 UConn Health physicians in a wide range of specialties.
DIY Dentistry – Don’t Do It
The consequences of low-cost, unsupervised dental solutions may cost more in the long run according to UConn’s dental experts.
Latino Health Paradox is a Laughing Matter
Latina mothers tend to laugh more and have more high-quality conversations compared to White European mothers, which may explain their good health, according to a new UConn study.