Health & Well-Being
Evidence Supports Link Between Breast Cancer, Light Exposure at Night
Artificial light has transformed the night sky, a change researchers continue to link to health problems.
Dyes Detect Disease through Heartbeat Signals
UConn Health researchers who developed voltage-sensitive dyes with potential in the field of drug discovery have launched a startup to spread their discovery beyond academia.
New Program Pairs Undergraduates with UConn Health Researchers
Forty UConn undergraduates in the Health Research Program worked with scientists at UConn Health this summer to explore different fields of medical research.
Summer’s Most Stressful Three Words: ‘Back to School’
A UConn Health psychiatrist offers advice for parents whose kids are anxious about going back to school.
Fast-Food Restaurants Not Promoting Healthy Kids’ Meal Options
Breaking News: Yesterday, McDonald's announced it is making Happy Meals healthier, a move advocated by UConn's Rudd Center.
Talking Baseball Assists Aging Adults with Dementia
A UConn researcher has found that using baseball as the focus of reminiscence therapy for elderly adults with dementia can spark memories and prompt an emotional response.
New Imaging Test Can Detect Future Heart Problems in Cancer Patients
UConn Health has begun tracking cancer patients with an advanced heart imaging test before, during, and after treatment, to detect potential heart problems early.
Fighting Tick-Borne Diseases on Multiple Fronts
UConn is on the front line in the fight to control the spread of tick-borne diseases. At the state testing lab on campus, UConn scientists are tracking established and emerging diseases carried by ticks from around the country.
The Not-So-Sweet Side-Effects of Artificial Sugars
The leader of the Lifestyle Medicine Program at UConn Health discusses research showing that artificial sweeteners may actually be associated with weight gain and increased risks to heart health.
No Chocolate Milk? No Problem, Kids Get Used to Plain Milk
A UConn Rudd Center study finds that removing flavored milk from school lunch menus is an effective way to reduce children’s consumption of added sugar.