Health & Well-Being
Genes Predict Cancer Patient’s Pain – or Lack of It
UConn researchers report genetic clues that point to those individuals likely to be most vulnerable to post-treatment pain.
Op-ed: Why Amazon Should Keep Prescription Drugs Off its Voluminous Shelves
A UConn pharmacy professor suggests that Amazon’s proposal to dispense prescription drugs could lead to serious medication-related errors and even deaths, and adversely affect the environment.
E-cigarettes ‘Potentially as Harmful as Tobacco Cigarettes’
UConn chemists’ novel device quickly detects carcinogenic chemicals and DNA damage from e-cigarette vapor.
Race and Gender Affect Response to Weight Stigma
A new study from the UConn Rudd Center found that Hispanic women were the most likely to engage in disordered eating behavior as a result of experiencing stigma about their weight.
Color Me Blue: Mapping Teen Suicides to Help Prevent Them
UConn researchers collected data on suicide attempt rates in towns across Connecticut in hopes of promoting prevention strategies.
The Lack of Black Men in Medicine
Medical school matriculation numbers for black males are no better than 35 years ago, say two UConn Health researchers.
Connecticut’s Effective Formula for Cystic Fibrosis Screening
UConn Health, which screens seven of 10 Connecticut newborns for cystic fibrosis, unites institutions to support families throughout the process.
Farmington Startup Sets Sights on Curing Retinal-Disease Blindness
A promising new procedure developed by a company in UConn’s Technology Incubation Program offers hope for patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and other retinal diseases.
In Cuba with Biostatistician Tania Huedo-Medina
One UConn professor is on a mission to improve the way we collect health data in the U.S. by researching Cuba's public health successes.