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May Is Melanoma Month – UConn Dermatologist Warns of Tanning Bed Dangers

[yframe url=’http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1WCznpbdrY&feature=player_embedded’] As many women prepare for proms and weddings this season, they hope to obtain that healthy glow by heading to the tanning bed salons. But the color you may get from a tanning bed is anything but healthy, says Dr. Hanspaul Makkar, dermatologist with the UConn Health Center. Your risk of melanoma increases by […]

Celebrating the Fine Arts

An arts walk on campus marked the start of the School of Fine Arts' 50th anniversary celebration.

The Great Escape

Students enjoyed the beautiful spring weather on April 29 at the last Commuter Escape of the semester, a backyard cookout at the Benton Museum courtyard. Photo by Lauren Cunningham, ACES '13

Class of 2011: Scott Meshnick

Judaic studies major Scott Meshnick matched academic courses with leadership opportunities.

May Health Center Programs, Events

Following is a rundown of UConn Health Center events in May: Free Lifestyle Modification Educational Series on Cholesterol Monday, May 2, 6 to 7 p.m., UConn Health Center, Onyiuke Dining Room The Pat and Jim Calhoun Cardiology Center presents “Good Cholesterol, Bad Cholesterol, High Cholesterol,” part of a free educational lecture series focusing on cardiac […]

Huey Starts New Role with New Discussion Series on Health Care Changes

In his new role as the UConn School of Medicine’s associate dean for community and continuing education, Dr. Leighton Huey is introducing a program designed to stimulate discussion about critical changes taking place within health care as a result of reform efforts. “The System Redesign Series is designed to bring to the Health Center pre-eminent […]

Renowned Pediatric Dentist Discusses Advances in Oral Health Care

Nearly 100 pediatric dentists from around the state attended the Connecticut Society of Pediatric Dentistry (CSPD) meeting held recently at the Health Center. Dr. Paul Casamassimo, chair of the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at The Ohio State University was the featured speaker for the CSPD-UConn-Castaldi spring meeting. Casamassimo is a renowned pediatric dentist, and his […]

UConn Researchers Debunk Hummingbird Theory

A study using high-speed video showed that hummingbird feeding doesn’t work as previously thought.

A Step Closer to Science Fiction?

Watson’s recent Jeopardy win prompts speculation about the future of intelligent machines.

Huskies Honored at State Capitol

Football player Kendall Reyes addresses the General Assembly, as Speaker of the House Chris Donovan looks on during Husky Day at the Capitol on April 27. Photo from Athletic Communications