Research & Discovery
National Data Show High Rates of Anxiety in Adolescents
A national survey shows one in six US teens suffers from serious anxiety
Beyond Weight Loss: New Grant Supports Study on Weight Stability, Black Women’s Health
'From a public health perspective, prevention is as important as treatment. Still, what I observed was a large gap in prevention approaches to address obesity in Black women'
Six from UConn Named CT Women of Innovation Finalists
The finalists include UConn staff, faculty, and a doctoral student
Students Invited to Explore Innovation, Creativity at Annual Experience Innovation Expo
The Expo will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Student Union Room 304 at UConn Storrs
Maintaining Momentum After Weight Loss
A new NIH award will support a UConn-led trial for behavioral weight loss maintenance interventions
Bethel Fellowship Advances UConn Research on Osteoarthritis
Biomedical engineering postdoctoral fellow Jinhyung Lee will combine mRNA delivery and tissue-chip technology to explore new possibilities for protecting and repairing cartilage damaged by osteoarthritis
Neck Stiffness Puts Pitchers at Risk of Throwing-Related Injuries
A new UConn study sheds light on the connection between neck mobility and the risk of shoulder and elbow injury in baseball pitchers
$3.5 Million NIH Grant Works to Restore Immune Function in Older Adults
Laijun Lai is leading a new grant to investigate using stem cells to address T-cell immunodeficiency in older adults
UConn-led QuantumCT Opens New Haven Headquarters
The 4,500-square-foot space is in the heart of the state’s quantum infrastructure and will serve as an incubator for research and innovation
Common Herbal Sleep Aid Shows Signs of Addictive Potential
'Until we know more about dosing and long-term effects, the message for consumers is simple: buyer beware'