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UConn Researchers Study Whether Reliable Public Transit Improves Substance-Use Treatment

Researchers at UConn have been awarded a grant to conduct a cross-disciplinary study on whether reliable public transit can improve substance abuse treatment outcomes.

UConn Health Researchers Find a Simple Oral Rinse Can Inactivate the COVID-19 Virus

Faculty from UConn Health have proven that a simple method of rinsing with a diluted version of over-the-counter Povidone-Iodine (PVP-I) oral rinse can kill viruses like the SARS CoV-2 coronavirus and prevent transmission in as little as 15 seconds. The COVID-19 pandemic has posed a severe threat to the safety of dental and medical professionals […]

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Still Taking Steps to Support Lung Health

The UConn Health-sponsored American Lung Association Fight for Air Climb is a virtual event this year, and there’s still time to be part of it.

Sun Protection = Skin Care Prevention

As the sun and fun of summer begin, most people think of sun protection only when they spend a day at the lake, beach, or pool. However, sun exposure adds up day after day all year long. It’s also the time of year we think more about skin cancer which is by far the most […]

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UConn Health Doctor: COVID-19 Directly Targets the Cardiovascular System

UConn Health Dr. Kai Chen answers questions about COVID-19's risks for heart health.

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A Welcome Environment for Transgender Patients

With services including a dedicated gender-affirming hormone therapy program, UConn Health aims to break down historic barriers to LGBTQ+ health care access.

Dr. Christopher Morosky, a UConn Health OB-GYN, and two of his children, after participating in a 'virtual' race to raise money for use in the fight against COVID-19.

Virtual Weekend Run a Success for the UConn Health Half Marathon

Although a traditional road race was out of the question, runners of a 'virtual' half marathon raised thousands for UConn Health.

Dr. Murali Dharan MD is an assistant professor of gastroenterology and director of advanced endoscopy, and is one of the UConn Health physicians in Connecticut Magazine's 2020 list of best doctors in the state. January 8, 2020

2020 Best Doctors Named by Connecticut Magazine 

Forty seven UConn Health physicians have been named to Connecticut Magazine's 2020 Best Doctors list.

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UConn Faculty Receive NIH Grant to Develop Smartphone Sensor to Detect Tooth Pain

UConn researchers are working to develop a smartphone app that can provide a quantitative assessment of toothache pain.

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COVID-19 Testing Headed to Nursing Home Battlegrounds

UConn Health experts say new weekly COVID-19 testing at nursing homes is an important public health measure.