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Dr. Christopher Pickett of the Pat and Jim Calhoun Cardiology Center at UConn Health. (Stan Godlewski for UConn Health)

CT Magazine Names 48 from UConn Health among 2019 Best Doctors

Connecticut Magazine’s June 2019 Best Doctors issue lists 48 UConn Health physicians in a wide range of specialties. Read more.
Presenting Science to the Public in a Post-Truth Era panel. (Lisa Stiepock/UConn Photo)

Presenting Science to the Public in a Post-Truth Era

A panel discussion Friday grappled with the challenge of how, in this time of sweeping science denial, scientists can craft messages about their research that not only inform but also persuade. Read more.
Kelly Herd, assistant professor of marketing, UConn School of Business. (Nathan Oldham/UConn Photo)

The Power of Empathy in Product Development

'Subtle things, such as imagining how someone else would feel, can have a huge impact on creativity in general,' says UConn's Kelly Herd. Read more.
Direct-to-consumer companies may promise an easier way to seek a straighter smile, but faculty at UConn School of Dental Medicine say that damage can be irreparable if dental work is not done correctly. (Getty Images)

DIY Dentistry – Don’t Do It

The consequences of low-cost, unsupervised dental solutions may cost more in the long run according to UConn’s dental experts. Read more.
Bumper to bumper traffic. (Getty Images)

Is Traffic-Related Air Pollution Killing Us?

With vacation season getting underway, and many families planning road trips, a UConn Health researcher discusses the impact of traffic-related air pollution on our health. Read more.

Schools and Colleges

ENG When It Comes to Your Health, Sweat is the Magic Elixir

ENG A Gas Sensor That Can Take the Heat

ENG Quantifying Chaos with Eversource Energy Center Director, Emmanouil Anagnostou

MED UConn in Top 10 Medical Schools with the Most African American Students

MED UConn Health Stroke Team Receives Top Honor

MED Project SEARCH Expands Thanks to UConn Health Success

MED Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering Honors Medical School Faculty

UConn in the News

Inc.

Want to Be More Persuasive? A New Study Says Do This 1 Simple Thing

National Public Radio

Technology Has Made Voting Lines Move Faster But Also Made Elections Less Secure

Associated Press

Georgia Stops Voting by Felons Using Broadest Reading of Law

National Public Radio

Safe Or Scary? The Shifting Reputation Of Roundup

Consumer Reports

A Cut Above: How to Get the Perfect Lawn

National Public Radio

Teasing Kids About Their Weight May Make Them Gain More

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