Health & Well-Being
Anemia May Contribute to the Spread of Dengue Fever
Understanding how dengue is transmitted will help scientists develop new ways to control the disease, and possibly control similar viruses such as Zika and West Nile virus, says Penghua Wang of UConn Health.
Home-based Treatments Improve Mobility in Older Adults With Fractured Hips
Patients recovering from hip fractures achieved success with regular weekly home visits by a physical therapist over a 16-week period, according to the study in JAMA.
Neurosurgery Residency Places UConn Health in Exclusive Group
UConn Health "is positioned to train the next generation of leaders in neurological surgery, who I’m convinced will one day find solutions for problems that perplex us today," says Dr. Ketan Bulsara, chief of the division of neurosurgery.
Study: When More Pain Means More Gain
Researchers found positive psychological outcomes and increased well-being in participants who performed an extreme annual ritual as part of a national celebration.
Occupational Illnesses in Connecticut Decrease
The most recent data available indicate workplace-related illnesses have gone down in Connecticut, according to UConn Health experts.
UConn Extension Produces Bumper Crop of Urban Farmers
UConn Extension's urban agriculture program brings fresh produce - and the skills to grow it - to Connecticut cities.
Recognizing the Warning Signs of Teen Mood Disorders
UConn Health family medicine physician Erica Waddington shares the warning signs so that parents can partner on identifying teens in need.
164 New White Coats Issued at UConn Health
The Class of 2023, the largest incoming class in UConn Health’s history, is now donning new physician and dentist-to-be white coats.
Op-ed: Why We Need to Let Our Children Sleep
We need to choose the path of sleep education and teach our children that when they deprive themselves of sleep, they’re depriving themselves of their full potential, writes Dr. Jennifer Papa Kanaan, UConn Health.
New Student Recreation Center: It’s What’s Inside That Counts
UConn's brand-new Student Recreation Center is set to transform the campus experience for the entire community.