Tag: Health & Wellness
Worms Reveal Why Melatonin Promotes Sleep
UConn Health researchers say unlocking the secrets of how worms sleep can help us better understand the science behind our own sleep patterns.
Concerns About Child’s Weight Increase Risk for Family Weight Teasing
Concerns over a child's weight can lead to increased teasing by family members, according to a new study by UConn's Rudd Center.
UConn Researcher Works to Address Racism’s Deadly Impact on Black Mothers and Babies
UConn researcher Haile Eshe Cole works not only to understand the health disparities Black women face, but to overcoming them.
UConn Researcher Identifies Genetic Elements Involved in Heart Development
A UConn Health scientist's research into genetic factors in heart development offers insight into congenital heart defects.
Double Down: Election Anxiety on Top of Pandemic Stress
UConn Health psychologist Karen Steinberg talks about the double dose of stress confronting many Americans during this time, and what they can do about it.
Why the FDA is Warning Pregnant Women Not to Use Over-the-Counter Pain Relievers
UConn's C. Michael White discusses the ramifications of a recent FDA warning for pregnant women.
UConn Health Researcher Designs App to Help Heart, Kidney Disease Patients Manage Diet
DecideDiet, an app created by UConn nephrologist Dr. Ibrahim Elali, helps patients with chronic illnesses make smart choices when it comes to food.
Barriers in Food Access Contribute to Inequitable Risks of Obesity and Food Insecurity Among Food Pantry Clients
Food pantry clients face higher rates of both food insecurity and obesity, according to a new study.
Countering Concussion Complacency
A UConn neurologist and sports medicine expert weighs in on a published study showing no link between tackle football at an early age and more concussion complications in college.