Health & Well-Being
Booze and Pot in Teen Years Lessen Life Success
Young adults dependent on marijuana and alcohol are less likely to achieve adult life goals, according to new research by UConn Health scientists.
Influencing School Start Times with Science
'We are shortchanging our kids when we allow them to be sleep-deprived. Those who get enough sleep will do better in school, better in sports, and better in their relationships.'
Tanning Beds and Risky Behavior Linked – in Men
Even though men use tanning beds at lower rates than women, men who tan tend to do it in riskier ways, according to a new study by UConn researchers.
Aged DNA May Activate Genes Differently
New UConn Health/JAX GM research shows that as we age, some sections of our chromosomes curl and close up, making it harder for cells to access genes critical to defending against disease.
Portable Microscope Makes Field Diagnosis Possible
A portable holographic field microscope developed by UConn optical engineers offers medical professionals a fast and reliable tool for the identification of diseased cells.
Many Americans Blame Themselves for Weight Stigma
A new study by the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity at UConn shows that many individuals who are targets of weight bias blame themselves for the stigma they experience.
‘Health Halo’ Effects of Food Ads Can Mislead Kids
A new UConn Rudd Center study shows that healthy lifestyle messages in food ads can make unhealthy products seem healthier to children.
New 3-D Fabrication Technique Could Deliver Multiple Doses of Vaccine in One Shot
'In the developing world, that might be the difference between not getting vaccinated and receiving all of your vaccines in one shot.'
Higher Breast Cancer Risk in Western Parts of Time Zones. Is Electric Light to Blame?
On a societal level, position in a time zone affects how early a person must turn on the lights in the morning.
Our Calculator Will Guess How Many Healthy Years of Life You Have Left
We are living longer than ever. But for how many of those years will we be healthy?