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New Imaging Test Can Detect Future Heart Problems in Cancer Patients
UConn Health has begun tracking cancer patients with an advanced heart imaging test before, during, and after treatment, to detect potential heart problems early.
The Not-So-Sweet Side-Effects of Artificial Sugars
The leader of the Lifestyle Medicine Program at UConn Health discusses research showing that artificial sweeteners may actually be associated with weight gain and increased risks to heart health.
Philanthropist, UConn Donor Dr. Raymond Sackler Dies
Dr. Sackler and his wife Beverly generously supported the University – especially in the arts, human rights, and medical research – for more than 30 years.
Thinking like an Entrepreneur to Advance Science
Sandra Weller has adapted her decades of research on herpes simplex to address the related cytomegalovirus, which has even more serious effects. She hopes her work will lead to a treatment option with commercial potential.
Color Me Blue: Mapping Teen Suicides to Help Prevent Them
UConn researchers collected data on suicide attempt rates in towns across Connecticut in hopes of promoting prevention strategies.
The Lack of Black Men in Medicine
Medical school matriculation numbers for black males are no better than 35 years ago, say two UConn Health researchers.
Connecticut’s Effective Formula for Cystic Fibrosis Screening
UConn Health, which screens seven of 10 Connecticut newborns for cystic fibrosis, unites institutions to support families throughout the process.
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Catch up on the latest research happening at UConn. In laboratories, in hospitals, and in the field, researchers are gathering data to answer critical questions facing our global community.
Getting out Ahead of the Fastest Growing Cancer in Women
“The number one culprit behind the rise in incidence of uterine cancer is obesity,” says Dr. Molly Brewer of UConn Health.
A Better View of How Tumors Form in the Eye
UConn Health neuroscientists believe they are closing in on an explanation for the reason our corneas, the transparent layer that forms the front of our eyes, have a natural ability to prevent the formation of tumors.