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Doctor listens to patient's heartbeat. (Photo by David Turnley/Corbis/VCG via Getty Images)

Racial, Ethnic, and Sexual Minority Males Among Unhealthiest People in U.S., Report Finds

For example, African-American men consistently have life expectancies six years shorter than white men, according to the study led by Wizdom Powell of UConn Health. Read more.
Migrant families embrace at the border between El Paso, Texas, and Juarez, Mexico. (Photo by Andrew Lichtenstein/Corbis via Getty Images)

The Science is Clear: Separating Families has Damaging Psychological and Health Consequences

The Society for Research on Child Development responded to the separation of children from their parents at the U.S. border with a letter to Congress, co-authored by UConn's Linda Halgunseth. Read more.
Researcher Kumar Venkitanarayanan at his lab in the George White Building. Kumar is studying the use of probiotics to disinfect cantaloupes and has found they are more effective than chlorine June 14, 2018. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Probiotics Effective in Keeping Cantaloupes Safe to Eat

The bumpy, net-like cantaloupe rind provides hiding places for bacteria. Chlorine does not entirely kill it. Probiotics may do the job, according to new UConn research. Read more.
Young African American basketball player experiencing pain while injuring his leg during the match. His teammates are supporting him. (Getty Images)

Improving Outcomes for Serious Knee Injuries

A UConn researcher finds that including psychological interventions in the rehabilitation process can boost recovery from an ACL injury. Read more.
Nadav Ullman ‘12 (BUS), the CEO, and Thomas Bachant ‘13 (ENG), co-founder and CTO of Dashride, outside their office on 5th Avenue in New York City. (Nathan Oldham/UConn Photo)

Alumni Help Taxi Industry Shift into Overdrive

Dashride, a company founded by two UConn alums, has its roots in UConn's safe-driving effort and entrepreneurial program. Read more.
Clockwise from left, program coordinator Julia Anderson ’18 MA has a conversation with Anastasia Martineau ’20 (CLAS), Emmett Santisi ’21 (ENG), and Zane Carey ’18 (CLAS) at the Rainbow Center on June 18, 2018. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

The Rainbow Center: A Home Base for the LGBTQIA+ Community

LGBTQIA+ students say the Rainbow Center builds a sense of community. Read more.

Schools and Colleges

CAHNR Charles River Laboratories Joins UConn TIP

ENG UConn Engineering Announced as Partner Institution for $14.2M Regional Transportation Center

OVPR Meet the Researcher: Nancy Petry, UConn School of Medicine

CLAS Testing Cellular Mechanisms Behind Microcephaly

CAHNR Extension’s Center for Learning in Retirement offers memoir writing club

UConn in the News

Shape magazine

Cold Workout Classes Are a New Fitness Trend—and Science Says They’re Legit

New York Times

Video Game Addiction Tries to Move From Basement to Doctor’s Office

Ars Technia, Condé Nast Digital

What happened last time it was as warm as it’s going to get later this century?

Consumer Reports

The Benefits of Running vs. Walking

WIRED

WHO Calls Gaming Disorder an Illness. Experts Say Not So Fast

New England Cable News

UConn Gene Editing Research Could Benefit Citrus Industry

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