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Measles and the Risks of Skipping Vaccines
Infectious diseases specialists at UConn Health say failure to keep current on recommended immunizations defies decades of medical knowledge.
UConn Urologist Picked to Lead New Bladder Cancer Institute
A donor with no previous ties to the University sought out a UConn Health expert to drive the advancement of bladder cancer care and research.
Getting Ahead of Antibiotic-resistant Bacteria
A UConn medicinal chemist has developed software with a colleague at Duke that could help make more resilient antibiotics.
Hospital’s High-tech Wall Opens Doors to Imagination
UConn faculty and students designed an interactive wall for the Boston Children's Hospital lobby.
UConn Alums Shine Among State’s Rising Stars
Nine young UConn alumni feature in Connecticut Magazine’s 2015 '40 Under 40,' which honors the state’s 'best and brightest among Generation Next.'
Have Faith in the Flu Shot
The chair of medicine at UConn Health explains why taking the vaccine, despite its limited effectiveness this year, is still better than going without it.
Vitamin D as Colon Cancer Foe
The director of UConn Health's Colon Cancer Prevention Program explains medicine’s growing understanding of how higher vitamin D levels may slow colon cancer.
Study Reveals Lack of Data on Opioid Drugs
UConn Health physician David Steffens was part of a seven-member NIH panel on opioid drug use and abuse that released its report Monday.
Learning About Integrative Medicine
A medical student in the Class of 2015 describes her year away from medical school and how it enriched her education in integrative health.
From Resolution to Ritual: Why People Start and Stick With Yoga
A new study notes that while many begin yoga for the health benefits, those who continue often say spirituality is the reason.