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Dollars to Pounds: Boosting Purchasing Power to Lower Obesity Rates
The first in a semester-long series exploring obesity research by UConn faculty.
UConn’s Value to Connecticut: $3.4 Billion a Year
An independent firm reports that the University also supports more than 24,000 jobs, and provides $202 million in tax revenue.
Genetic Screening and Breast Cancer Risk
Two UConn Health genetic counselors discuss a recent call for much wider use of genetic screening for breast cancer.
Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity Moves to UConn
A new partnership with the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity was announced today in Hartford.
The Public’s Perception of the Obesity Epidemic
Does the American public understand the significance of the country’s weight issue? Data from the Roper Center tell the story.
Malloy Tops Off UConn Health’s New Hospital Tower
The 11-floor hospital tower is slated for occupancy in early 2016.
Tiny Heart Valve Has Big Potential for UConn Startup
A combination of biomedical engineering and sewing skills led to the development of a novel heart valve replacement that could save lives.
Child Anxiety Expert Golda Ginsburg Joins UConn Health
Ginsburg, a psychiatry professor, joins UConn from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Monitoring Work-related Illnesses in Connecticut
A recent UConn Health study shows the number of work-related illnesses in the state has declined but remains above the national average.
Hartford’s Burgdorf Clinic is Rooted in the Community
An urban garden outside a North End clinic for the underserved provides fresh produce and education on nutrition and health.