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Bottle of water being poured into a glass.

Even Mild Dehydration Can Alter Mood

Recent studies out of UConn’s Human Performance Laboratory show that even mild dehydration can cause headaches, concentration problems, and fatigue.

Honoring African American Leaders at the UConn Health Center

An integral part of the Health Center’s mission is to open the doors for people of all racial, ethnic and economic backgrounds.

Cold and Flu Season Prompts Warning about Medication Use in Pregnancy

Health Center experts say for moms battling colds - “less is more.”

Dental Lab Offers High-Tech Teaching Tools

The Grasso Dental Simulation Lab is an important addition to UConn’s nationally recognized dental school.

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Health Center Accolades – February 15, 2012

A roundup of recognitions for Health Center faculty, staff and students.

If You Stock It, Will They Buy It?

A UConn study finds that when corner stores offer a wider variety of fruits and vegetables, customers are more likely to buy them.

Nurse attending to an elderly person.

School of Nursing Offers New Advanced Degree Program

The new four-year program, which focuses on advanced clinical practice, offers a variety of specialized tracks.

Bioscience Connecticut Progress Report

The latest on the Bioscience Connecticut project, from a town hall meeting held at the Health Center on Thursday.

Health Center in the News

Health Center in the News – February 10, 2012

The latest advances in heart surgery; pros and cons of the PSA test; and how sanitary is that ice in your drink?

U.S. Army dental symposium

Dental School Hosts Demonstration of Army’s Humanitarian Mission Capability

The UConn School of Dental Medicine held a symposium featuring the U.S. Army Medical Department and a showcase of its approach to global humanitarian missions.