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October 23, 2026

Rudd Center

Tipping the Scales on Obesity

UConn and Rudd Center researchers are conducting a variety of cutting-edge studies that address the nationwide problem of obesity.

December 10, 2014 | Combined Reports - UConn Communications

Research & Discovery UConn Health

A screen shot from a video game developed by John Christensen, assistant professor of communication, to reduce HIV risk behavior.A screen shot from a video game developed by John Christensen, assistant professor of communication, to reduce HIV risk behavior.

Gaming Safer Sex

While the players of many video games win by surviving a set of challenges, the success of one new video game is behavior change off screen.

December 5, 2014 | Beth Krane, Center for Health, Intervention, and Prevention

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Bullying can take many forms and the effects are often long-lasting. (iStock Photo)

Adding Heft to Anti-Bullying Campaigns

The latest in a series about the cutting-edge research on obesity happening at UConn.

December 3, 2014 |

Research & Discovery

Social Media Engagement ‘Significantly Impacts’ Soda Choice

The volume of conversations matters more than the sentiments expressed, UConn researchers found.

November 20, 2014 |

Research & Discovery

A spoon with cash, representing a cash reward for weight loss. (iStock Photo)

Small Cash Rewards Pay Off in Weight Loss Plans

In contrast to large cash rewards, smaller sums for weight loss also motivated people to keep it off, a new study found. Part of a semester-long series exploring obesity research by UConn faculty.

November 19, 2014 | Kristen Cole - UConn Communications

Research & Discovery

Food Insecurity Emerging as Rudd Center Focus

Food insecurity – uncertainty about having sufficient food – is an issue of growing importance for the Rudd Center.

November 12, 2014 |

Community Impact Research & Discovery

An African American congregation at worship. (iStock/UConn Photo)

Blending Faith and Science to Combat Obesity

Part of a semester-long series exploring obesity research by UConn faculty.

October 29, 2014 |

Research & Discovery UConn Health

An overweight businessman has his blood pressure taken by a doctor. (Thinkstock/UConn Photo)

Doctors Must Examine Own Weight Bias Before Treating Patients, Researcher Says

Part of a semester-long series exploring obesity research by UConn faculty.

October 22, 2014 |

UConn Health

Preventing Obesity Across the Lifespan

Part of a semester-long series exploring obesity research by UConn faculty.

October 15, 2014 | Beth Krane, CHIP

Research & Discovery

Pebbles Rock the Vault, a Post Co. video game for children.

‘Advergames’ a New Front in Fight Against Childhood Obesity

Part of a semester-long series exploring obesity research by UConn faculty.

October 8, 2014 |

Research & Discovery UConn Health

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