Health & Well-Being
UConn John Dempsey Hospital Recognized Among World’s Best for Fourth Consecutive Year
In just three years, UConn John Dempsey Hospital has surged an impressive 103 places in the prestigious rankings
Meet the Undergraduate Researcher: Kayvona Brown, CLAS
A McNair Scholar and community advocate with a passion for supporting survivors
Did You Know: UConn Health Offers Retail Pharmacy Services?
UConn Health Pharmacy Services Inc. fills both specialty and traditional prescriptions
UConn Uncovers New Clue on What is Leading to Neurodegenerative Diseases Like Alzheimer’s and ALS
Decreased levels of TDP-43 gene inside the nucleus of endothelial cells is disrupting blood-brain barrier’s protection
Picturing the Pandemic
A new exhibit drawn from the Pandemic Journaling Project (PJP) marks five years since the COVID-19 pandemic changed everything
Biomarkers Predict In-Season Injuries for Women’s Basketball Players
Among a sample of female basketball players, fluctuations in levels of biomarkers associated with cartilage production or degradation early in the season were associated with injuries later
CRISP Award Funds Study on Immunotherapy’s Impact on Cognitive Function
This research by Gee Su Yang will evaluate how immunotherapy treatment may impact cognitive functioning in older cancer patients
When Fighting Cancer From Space, Form is Function
Experiments aboard the International Space Station may offer promising advancements in fighting cancer
Pinnacle of Performance: What to Know about Knee Injuries
Knee injuries account for more than 40 percent of sports injuries. While not all knee damage can be prevented, there are things you can do to help reduce the chances of injury. In this episode of Pinnacle of Performance, we hear from UConn women’s ice hockey player Meghane Duchesne Chalifoux who suffered an ACL tear […]
New Study Finds Gap in Tools Assessing Emotional Well-Being in Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
Emotional well-being is important for physical and mental health, but few tools exist to specifically measure it in adults and children with intellectual disabilities.