Health & Well-Being
New Solution for Closing a Hole in the Heart
A 75-year-old patient 'has her life back' after receiving a new treatment at UConn Health to close a hole in her heart without open-heart surgery.
Young Mother Survives Heart-Stopping Experience
After successful treatment for arrhythmia at UConn Health, Vanessa Lloyd has nicknamed her heart monitor 'Jonathan' as a sign of gratitude.
Heart Patient Finds Answers at UConn Health
After Frank Cammarata was given a clean bill of health despite his ongoing symptoms, he turned to UConn Health, where he was successfully treated for a heart blockage.
Story Series Keeps Finger on Pulse of Heart Health
During Heart Health Month, read about the many ways UConn is making a difference in the lives of people with heart disease and those at risk.
UConn Health Physician is US Lead on ‘Smash Childhood Cancer’
Pediatric cancer researcher Dr. Ching Lau is spearheading IBM's global crowdsourcing research effort to find new treatments for childhood cancer in the U.S.
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Substance Abuse: The Case for Early Intervention
Two UConn Health researchers co-edited a special report on an innovative way to integrate the management of substance use disorders into primary care and general medicine.
UConn to Go Red for Women’s Health During Heart Health Month
Wear a piece of red clothing on Friday, Feb. 3, National Wear Red Day, to help raise awareness of the importance of preventing heart disease and stroke in women.
White Coat Gala to Celebrate Center on Aging
UConn Health is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Center on Aging, a national leader in advanced research, clinical trials, patient care, and medical education.
Road to Family-Based Recovery Goes Through UConn Health
A community health researcher at UConn Health is evaluating a DCF project to determine if it is effective in treating parents’ substance abuse and keeping kids in their homes, and whether it is less costly than alternative approaches.