Health & Well-Being

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Op-ed: Dietary Supplements Can Carry Hidden Risks

Popular dietary supplements may contain everything from experimental drugs to heavy metals, with consumers left in the dark, a UConn expert says.

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UConn Biomedical Engineer Creates “Smart” Bandages to Heal Chronic Wounds

A new "smart bandage" developed at UConn could help improve clinical care for people with chronic wounds.

Waterbury police officers gather around a stretcher on a city street after an opioid overdose.

Tackling the Opioid Crisis with a Warmer Touch

UConn is partnering with Waterbury police and health officials on an innovative new program to help people recover from addiction.

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Healthy Listening: UConn Health Launches Podcast

The “UConn Health Pulse Podcast” will be a periodic interview program showcasing UConn Health’s people, their work, and their contributions to health care.

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Q&A: Coronavirus and Seasonal Flu

UConn pathobiologist Steven Szczepanek answers questions about the novel Coronavirus and the seasonal flu.

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Added Sugars in Toddler Milks and Claims About Unproven Benefits for Young Children Concern Experts

Experts at UConn's Rudd Center are concerned about the rapid growth in sales of "toddler milk" products that include added sugar.

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Medicaid Expansion Reduces Cancer, Saves Black Lives

UConn and UNC researchers say expanding Medicaid would reduce the burden of colon cancer and save lives, especially among black men.

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Alum Embarks on Search For True Happiness, and Finds It All Across the USA

UConn alumna Michelle Wax set out to discover the secret of happiness - and found it.

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Q&A: John Salamone On The ‘Dopamine Fasting’ Trend

UConn neuroscientist John Salamone explains why the trend of "dopamine fasting" may not add up to much.

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Spotlight on Services: CRNAs

When it comes to procedures requiring anesthesia, UConn Health’s certified registered nurse anesthetists are a crucial part of patient care.