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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.
New Program Immerses Teens in STEM Challenges
A new summer camp to encourage girls to pursue STEM disciplines gave teens the opportunity to build and operate underwater robots.
Campus Safety Enhanced with New Fire Ladder Truck
The University recently purchased a new fire tower truck that will enable firefighters to access even the top floor of the highest residence halls.
In Frogs, Early Activity of Gut Microbiome Shapes Later Health
The impact of a healthy bacterial community in the gut is an increasing focus of scientists looking to understand a wide range of ailments in many species, including humans.
Philanthropist, UConn Donor Dr. Raymond Sackler Dies
Dr. Sackler and his wife Beverly generously supported the University – especially in the arts, human rights, and medical research – for more than 30 years.
In Making Decisions, Are You an Ant or a Grasshopper?
Although it may seem less appealing, the ant's strategy of delaying gratification in the children's fable by Aesop should not be viewed in a negative light.
UConn Reads 2017-18: ‘Nation of Immigrants or Land of Refugees?’
This year’s UConn Reads selection, Viet Thanh Nguyen's 'The Refugees,' affords an opportunity for the University community to reflect upon and debate the hot-button issue of immigration.
When Less Oxygen Means Better Performance
Researchers at UConn have developed oxygen-free alloys that could lead to better jet engines, biosensors, and semiconductors.
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.
Calhoun Coaches Theater Group on Basketball Recruiting
The Hall-of-Fame coach offered an inside perspective on college basketball for a new production, 'Exposure,' showing this weekend at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center in Waterford.