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UConn Medical and Dental Students Make Their Match
Almost all of UConn's soon-to-be doctors and dentists matched to a residency program for the next phase of their careers, and many secured their top choice.
Better Blood Pressure Management May Help Slow the Aging Process
Therapy based on 24-hour blood pressure monitoring in the elderly could help slow the decline in cognitive function and mobility, according to UConn Health researchers.
Lighting Adjustments Necessary for Better Health, Researchers Say
New lighting technology can better accommodate the body's circadian rhythm and avoid the detrimental effects of typical lighting, according to a paper co-authored by a UConn Health cancer epidemiologist.
Diabetes Drug Shown Not to Increase Heart Failure Risk
The study, published in The Lancet, is based on data from a global clinical trial led by a UConn Health physician-researcher.
Parents Misled by Marketing of ‘Healthy’ Drinks, Study Says
Nutritional claims on packaging, such as the use of terms such as 'real,' 'natural,' 'containing vitamin C,' 'antioxidants,' and 'low in calories,' are important factors in parents' purchasing decisions.
UConn Takes Delivery of Advanced Brain Scanner
The MRI machine, centerpiece of UConn's new Brain Imaging Research Center, is part of the University's ongoing rise to prominence in cognitive and brain sciences.
Researchers Tap Stem Cells to Heal Rotator Cuff Injuries
UConn Health is at the forefront of new therapy to merge surgery with the body’s ability to heal itself with its own adult stem cells.
Students Throw Away Less Food With New Healthier School Lunches
A UConn study shows that USDA's revised school meal standards helped students eat healthier and waste less.
Philanthropists to Receive Carole and Ray Neag Medal of Honor
UConn Health to salute Neag Medal honorees at White Coat Gala
New Peanut Allergy Test Goes Beyond Scratching the Surface
UConn chemists have developed a new test for peanut allergies that is capable of determining the potential intensity of a patient’s allergic reaction through just a few drops of blood.