Health & Well-Being
Stopping Flu Myths Before the Flu Stops You
Dr. Imran Ali at UConn Center on Aging busts the most common flu myths. Myth #1: The flu isn’t that bad -- it's just sniffles and body aches.
UConn Extension Growing Food With the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation
The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and UConn Extension are collaborating to enhance agricultural production, food security, and health of tribal community members.
Weight Stigma Doesn’t Discriminate
Regardless of sexual orientation, two out of three adults enrolled in WW reported experiencing and internalizing weight stigma.
Up and At ‘Em: 94-Year-Old Stronger Than Before Hip Fracture
UConn's STEP-HI study is seeing early success with a new combination of exercise training and hormone replacement for women who have experienced hip fractures.
In Connecticut, Drug Overdoses Doubled in Six Years
Cocaine, alcohol, heroin, methamphetamine, MDMA and other drugs are appearing on the toxicology reports of drug overdose victims, and often in combination, says UConn study.
Use of Emergency CPR Device Rises Despite Lack of Evidence
Although the use is increasing, mechanical CPR has not been tested for effectiveness by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA), says Greg Rhee of UConn Health.
Dentists: Halloween Candy May Come Back to Haunt You
Once you've been spooked by these chilling statistics, keep in mind that after Halloween is over, candy canes, hot chocolate, and gingerbread cookies are on the horizon.
Meet the Researcher: Alix Deymier, Dental Medicine & Engineering
UConn's Alix Deymier has taken an unorthodox route to being a bone researcher, but has always been guided by insatiable curiosity.
Meet Dr. David Ozimek, Primary Care Physician
Forming long-term relationships with patients is important, says Dr. David Ozimek of UConn Health.
Ample Ads and Confusing Labels Drive Children’s Sweetened Drink Sales
Package claims on sweetened children’s drinks, and similarities between claims on sweetened and unsweetened drinks, can confuse parents about their nutritional content, the study says.