UConn Health

Occupational Illnesses Decline But Connecticut Rates Still Above National Average

Musculoskeletal injury from repetitive motion continues as the most common complaint.

When to Worry About Kids’ Temper Tantrums

New research helps distinguish between typical misbehavior and early signs of mental health problems.

‘Freedom From Smoking’ Returns Sept. 4

The UConn Health Center is offering two seven-week programs to help smokers kick the habit.

When Fad Diets Fail – Lifestyle Modification Clinic Proves Successful

“It makes you more aware of how your body works,” says Marlene Francis, who lost 50 pounds and her cholesterol and blood pressure returned to normal.

Health Center in the News

Health Center in the News – Late August 2012

Time to readjust kids' sleep habits; helping migrant workers; artificial light's effect on health; keeping vaccines current; and cancer support for women.

Fall Sports Injury Prevention

Fall sports have been classified as some of the most dangerous – learn how to reduce your risk of injury.

Kyle Hadden, assistant professor of Pharmaceutical Science, in the lab with a liquid handling machine on Nov. 14, 2011. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Internal Grant Program Fosters Inter-Campus Research

The University is providing seed money to six research teams in 2012, and has distributed nearly $2 million since 2008.

Health Center Welcomes Medical, Dental Classes of 2016

Forty dental and 90 medical students received their white coats, symbolizing the start of the path to their chosen professions.

Avoiding the Odds of Osteoporosis

UConn Health Center endocrinologist Pam Taxel says women who are fit and otherwise healthy may have thinning bones and not even know it.

(left to right) Melissa Dion, Ryan Chauncey, Kashif Ather, Liza Karamessinis, Christina Toutoungi, and Vivek Alaigh are admissions office student volunteers for Second Look Weekend. (Tina Encarnacion/UConn Health Center Photo)

Medical Student Volunteers Offer Vital Role in Admissions Process

There are six student members of the admissions committee and they participate as full voting members.