Health & Well-Being
More than Morning Sickness: UConn Researcher Studies Hyperemesis Gravidarum Survivor Stories
'Our patients are so complex that to really understand whatever the topic is you are researching, you need both quantitative and qualitative together to really give you the complete picture'
What You Can Do Now to Prevent Memory Loss
It’s never too early or too late to start thinking about protecting our brains. Research shows that taking steps to improve our health at any age can be especially important in helping lower our risk of developing dementia in later life. There are many ways to help prevent or delay memory loss and Dr. Patrick P. Coll, medical director for Senior Health at UConn Health shares some of those with us.
“They Will Come at Me”: New Study Investigates Fear of Retaliation in America’s Nursing Homes
While highly prevalent and pervasive, the fear of retaliation has largely been overlooked in policy and research. A new study seeks to improve understanding of this phenomenon
Husky Finds His Way Home — to UConn Sports Medicine
Dr. Corey R. Dwyer, who spent 14 years as a UConn student or resident, returns to join the School of Medicine faculty as an orthopedic surgeon with expertise in complex shoulder cases
Kuhn Develops Patent-Pending Process to Create Comfortable Prosthetics for Breast Cancer Survivors
Professor of Biomedical Engineering Liisa Kuhn uses a 3D bioprinter to fabricate breast prosthetics that are lightweight, flexible, and porous
Taking On Stigmatization and Body-Shaming in the Media
Rebecca Puhl of the UConn Rudd Center was a panelist along with national media figures to discuss the ways in which body weight and obesity are covered and portrayed in the press
Season’s Eatings: Tips From an RD
UConn Health registered dietitian Linda York offers some tips to avoid overdoing it at holiday parties and potlucks.
Breaking Down Barriers for Those Living With HIV
UConn Health’s Ryan White Program offers treatment adherence and supportive resources
Study Says Black Households Pay Higher Heating Costs, Seek Cold-Related Medical Care More Often
'People who are unlikely to have heat are in areas that have been chronically disinvested in and under-resourced'
New Inpatient Palliative Care Program Launched at UConn John Dempsey Hospital
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month and a new palliative care inpatient program has been launched at UConn John Dempsey Hospital to enhance patient’s current care by focusing on the quality of life for them and their family.