Health & Well-Being
Grateful Heart Attack Survivor Gives $1.5 Million to UConn School of Medicine
Donald and Jean Reefe’s bequest will support technology, education, and research at the Pat and Jim Calhoun Cardiology Center
Peter Canning Recognized for EMS Role in Stroke Care
UConn Health’s 6th annual Dr. Richard Simon Excellence in Clinical Neurosciences Award
UConn Student Club Bringing Free Medical Clinic to Willimantic This Weekend
'It’s very meaningful work, and we’re all really happy and grateful that we have support to do this'
Martial Arts, Cancer, and the Degree Program that Helps Patients Heal Through Exercise
Students in UConn's online program in Exercise Prescription help patients heal with a personalized approach to movement
Husky Harvest Waterbury: Innovating Food Access with Hydroponic Systems, Refrigerated Lockers, and a Transformed Pantry
Husky Harvest Waterbury is improving food access at UConn with new refrigerated lockers, expanded hydroponic systems for fresh produce, and a redesigned pantry to promote healthy eating. These initiatives aim to provide convenient, sustainable, and nutritious food for students, faculty, and staff facing food insecurity.
Next Generation of Weight Loss Drugs Being Researched at UConn
Nearly 30 years later Dr. Se-Jin Lee’s discovery of myostatin is not only leading to treatment for spinal muscular atrophy but also fueling the global obesity drug research race
Podcast: Fluoride Flak
UConn School of Dental Medicine faculty weigh in on public health benefits
Virus vs. Bacteria: Phages Prove Effective at Killing Pathogens in Milk
Food microbiologist Dennis D’Amico demonstrated that bacteriophages can effectively reduce the amount of common foodborne pathogens in milk
UConn Study Shows Tagatose May Combat Antibiotic-Resistant C. difficile Infections
The results demonstrated that tagatose consumption not only proved safe for animals but also significantly reduced infection symptoms and severity
Parents Can Soon Use QR Codes to Reveal Heavy Metal Content in Baby Food
It’s impossible to eliminate heavy metals from baby food entirely, but testing can help consumers make informed decisions