Health & Well-Being
A Gift of Lasers
UConn Health dermatologist donates high-tech machines to the practice, broadening treatment and training options
UConn’s Professor Cato T. Laurencin Co-Leads Historic Report on the Future of Engineering and Biology
Dr. Cato T. Laurencin co-lead a project investigating how the convergence of engineering and biology can help solve some of the biggest challenges facing humankind.
For Adolescents, Word Choice Matters When Talking About Body Weight
'Body weight is a sensitive topic for many youth, and the way that parents talk about it can have an emotional impact'
UConn Students Design AI Bot to be Integrated Within SHaW
Students at the University of Connecticut collaborate to drive innovations that enhance student wellbeing
UConn Health Experts Weigh in on RSV Surge
Experts recommend continued vigilance to prevent spread of all respiratory illnesses, including influenza, COVID-19
Uncovering Brain Cancer’s Molecular Signature
UConn Health, The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine among few in the world able to analyze tumors with elite precision
New Trial Targets Reducing Risk Behaviors, Increasing PrEP Adherence for People who Use Drugs
This study will work with people who use drugs and have cognitive impairment, helping them reduce risky sex- and drug- related behaviors and increase adherence to PrEP
Student Researcher Explores New Frontier of Whooping Cough Vaccine
During a summer research experience, Noelle Maloney was part of a team helping to develop new vaccine options for this growing health concern
Bringing the Patient Portal to the Bedside
UConn Health is rolling out an interactive patient tool by rolling it in to hospital rooms, offering patients a new level of access to information specific to their stay.
Characterizing the ‘Noisy Life of a Musician’: Risks and Benefits for Brain Aging
Erika Skoe will lead a research team to better understand the risks and benefits of musicianship for brain aging and hearing.