Can mushrooms remediate contaminated soil at brownfield sites? @uconncahnr.bsky.social prof. Mia Maltz and PhD student Paulette Goyes are studying whether this is a viable strategy in CT’s wet, humid environment. today.uconn.edu/2026/08/amel...

Ameliorating the Brownfield Burden with Help from Mushrooms - UConn Today

A promising new mushroom-based strategy may help with remediation efforts in Connecticut communities

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Congratulations to Anna Tarakanova, a UConn College of Engineering prof. and InCHIP PI, who was recently honored with the American Society of Mechanical Engineers’ Sia Nemat-Nasser Early Career Award for her contributions to the mechanics and materials communities. today.uconn.edu/2026/07/anna...

Anna Tarakanova Recognized by ASME For Early Career Achievements - UConn Today

Her central contribution is the development of rigorous multiscale frameworks that connect molecular structure, statistical mechanics, and macroscopic behav ...

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On this episode of @npr.org’s All Things Considered, @ksinstitute.bsky.social CEO & @uconncahnr.bsky.social prof. Doug Casa offers guidance on keeping delivery drivers safe in extreme temperatures. Casa is a leading expert in heat injury prevention. Listen here: www.npr.org/programs/all...

Most behavior change fails because the new behavior is inconvenient. Habit stacking may help new habits stick, says InCHIP PI & HDFS prof. Keith Bellizzi in this @ctinsider.bsky.social article. www.ctinsider.com/living/artic...

Why CT doctors say habit stacking works for healthier living

How does habit-stacking, promoted by online influencers, help us achieve our health and longevity goals?

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Congratulations to InCHIP Excellence Award recipients! These UConn faculty members are advancing their fields and mentoring rising scholars. s.uconn.edu/2026-inchip-...

UConn Institute for Collaboration on Health, Intervention, and Policy Recognizes Faculty Excellence - UConn Today

InCHIP Excellence Awards recognize faculty achievements in research, mentoring, and community engagement.

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@uconncahnr.bsky.social's Jacob Earp has spent the majority of his career enhancing muscle quality in athletes to improve their athletic performance. Today, he is applying his muscle quality research to older adults to help them live longer, healthier, more independent lives. s.uconn.edu/4yoxo9yxa0

Meet the Researcher: Kinesiology's Jacob Earp Helps Aging Adults Become More Resilient to Injury - UConn Today

Jacob Earp, assistant professor of kinesiology, is studying the drivers of muscle quality loss in older adults to understand how to prevent it and help peop ...

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InCHIP PI and @ksinstitute.bsky.social CEO Douglas Casa is among a group of world-leading scientists who have signed an open letter to FIFA urging it to adopt stronger heat protections for players ahead of this year’s World Cup tournament. Read more: www.bbc.com/sport/footba...

Fifa World Cup 2026: Leading scientists highlight extreme weather fears

A group of world-leading scientists warn Fifa its current heat safety measures for the men's 2026 World Cup are

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Read about our Connecticut WSCC Partnership team, the CSCH affiliate-led Total Teacher Health Project, and the other recipients of the Provost Award for Excellence in Community Engaged Scholarship! today.uconn.edu/2026/05/ucon... @uconnrudd.bsky.social

UConn Provost Announces 2026 Awards for Excellence in Community Engaged Scholarship - UConn Today

The Provost's Awards for Excellence in Community Engaged Scholarship (PAECES) recognize scholarly activities that integrate community engagement with r ...

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Nearly 4.3 million people are no longer receiving SNAP benefits, which the USDA cites as due in part to declines in fraud. InCHIP Associate Director and @uconncahnr.bsky.social prof. Caitlin Caspi speaks with @apnews.com about whether there's evidence backing that claim. apnews.com/article/fact...

FACT FOCUS: Why nearly 4.3 million people are no longer receiving food stamps

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins this week attributed a multimillion-person drop in the number of participants receiving food stamps through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to the ta...

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Today is the last day to register to attend InCHIP’s Community Engaged Health Research Forum! Join us on May 15 at the Lyceum in Hartford for an afternoon of networking and more. chip.uconn.edu/inchip-commu...

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Click here to view details about the Community-Engaged Health Research Rapid Pitch FOA. Registration deadline: May 7, 2026.  If you have questions, or if yo ...

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A study from CLAS researchers & InCHIP PIs Ryan Talbert, Raja Staggers-Hakim, and Jolaade Kalinowski sheds light on how childhood adversity may impact heart disease risk in adulthood. Read more: s.uconn.edu/aces-heartdisease

Study Links Childhood Adversity, Heart Disease Risk in Adulthood - UConn Today

Researchers from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences examined differences in childhood adversity between Black men and women and its impact on heart di ...

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“If you’re going in and you’re thinking that you’re going to get really, really good weight loss, you’re going to be disappointed,” says @uconnpharmacy.bsky.social's C. Michael White of GLP-1 supplements in this @todayshow.com piece. www.today.com/health/diet-...

GLP-1 Supplements for Weight Loss Are Viral Online, But Do They Work? Experts Weigh In

The popularity of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs has inspired a "GLP-1 supplement" boom. Here's how much weight loss you can expect and the precautions to keep in mind.

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“If there is one myth I wish society would retire, it’s the idea that resilience means ‘toughness’ or ‘bouncing back,’” writes Keith Bellizzi, UConn prof. and InCHIP PI, in this @us.theconversation.com piece on what it means to be resilient. today.uconn.edu/2026/04/boun...

‘Bouncing Back’ is a Myth – Resilience Means Integrating Hard Experiences into Your Life Story, Not Ignoring Them - UConn Today

An insistence on grit and relentless optimism can backfire, making people feel inadequate when they feel pain

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Next Monday, 4/27, InCHIP is hosting Office Hours for those attending our Community Engaged Health Research Forum in May. During the Office Hours session, participants can ask questions about the application process or get help with identifying potential collaborators. chip.uconn.edu/rapid_pitch

Stigma-related barriers that compromise women’s healthcare experiences can be prevented with patient-centered care, communication, and collaboration. Learn more about creating a compassionate healthcare environment for all women in our new Supportive Obesity Care module: s.uconn.edu/womenshealth...

KC Pharmaceuticals recalled more than 3.1 million bottles of eye drops due to manufacturing & inspection issues. In this @us.theconversation.com piece, @uconnpharmacy.bsky.social's C. Michael White outlines what happened & how consumers can protect themselves. today.uconn.edu/2026/04/mass...

Massive Eye Drop Recall Reflects Ongoing Issues with Manufacturing and FDA Inspections - UConn Today

The FDA rarely inspected eye drop makers before 2023, when a nationwide outbreak of infection killed 4 and seriously harmed many others

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Read about the great work CSCH has done over the last decade in UConn Today! #CSCH10Years today.uconn.edu/2026/04/a-de...

A Decade of Partnerships and Initiatives focused on the Whole Child - UConn Today

The UConn Collaboratory on School and Child Health celebrates 10 years

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Join us today at 12:30PM for our last Lecture Series event of the semester. Rutgers School of Social Work's Sarah McMahon will discuss ecological and social-justice based approaches to preventing interpersonal violence. RSVP at s.uconn.edu/inchip-lectu...

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Our last Lecture Series event of the Spring '26 semester is 4/16. Join us for a talk in recognition of #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth with Rutgers School of Social Work’s Sarah McMahon on ecological and social-justice based approaches to preventing interpersonal violence. s.uconn.edu/inchip-lectu...

In this @everydayhealth.bsky.social piece, @uconnmhealth.bsky.social Director Sherry Pagoto explains how GLP-1s may positively affect mental health, giving some people a new lease on life. www.everydayhealth.com/obesity/glp-...

Ozempic and Wegovy May Alleviate Depression or Anxiety

In a new GLP-1 study, semaglutide appeared to reduce the incidence of mental-health sick days and hospitalization, suggesting improved mood.

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“A center like this cannot just be exclusively focused on research. The research has to be used to inform policy, and it has to reach and engage college students,” says HDFS prof Lisa Eaton, who will lead UConn's Center for Research on Sexual Violence and Empowerment. today.uconn.edu/2026/04/ucon...

UConn Launches New Sexual Violence Prevention Research Center - UConn Today

The new center will be led by Lisa Eaton, professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences

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Our last Lecture Series event of the Spring '26 semester is 4/16. Join us for a talk in recognition of #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth with Rutgers School of Social Work’s Sarah McMahon on ecological and social-justice based approaches to preventing interpersonal violence. s.uconn.edu/inchip-lectu...

CSCH celebrates 10 years this year! Throughout April we will be showcasing our accomplishments and featuring videos from CSCH affiliates about what CSCH has meant to them. #CSCH10Years

Energy drinks often have 2-3x the recommended amount of caffeine for kids and teens, but many still consume them. @uconnrudd.bsky.social's Fran Fleming-Milici speaks with @consumerreports.org about how packaging makes these products enticing for young people. www.consumerreports.org/health/bever...

Caffeine Levels in Energy Drinks Are Risky for Teens - Consumer Reports

The caffeine in energy drinks is higher than what teens should get in a day, Consumer Reports' tests of energy drinks show.

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On Wednesday, CT designated kratom a schedule 1 substance & it won’t be sold in stores. InCHIP affiliate & @uconnpharmacy.bsky.social prof C. Michael White has studied it since 2017. While natural-leaf kratom can help former opioid users, 7-OH is an addictive nightmare. s.uconn.edu/white-kratom

C. Michael White is on a Mission

For starters, we should understand that the kratom known as gas station heroin is much different than natural kratom leaf.

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Join InCHIP’s Community-Engaged Research Core on 5/15, 3-6PM at The Lyceum in Hartford for networking & a chance to secure up to $10,000 for a CT-focused pilot project. Two virtual office hours will help applicants refine proposals. The first is Thurs., 3/26 at 11AM. chip.uconn.edu/rapid_pitch/

The Huskies are @ncaamarchmaddness.bsky.social Sweet 16 bound! InCHIP PI & @uconncahnr.bsky.social prof. Neal Glaviano worked with UConn basketball athletes and UConn Army ROTC members to understand knee pain and prevent injury. today.uconn.edu/2024/11/can-...

Can We Heal Injured Veterans by Studying Basketball? - UConn Today

Neal Glaviano is acutely aware of knee pain's impact in active duty and reserve-based military units – and is applying knowledge gained from working wi ...

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Congratulations to former InCHIP director Amy Gorin on her induction into the CT Academy of Science and Engineering’s class of 2026! She has been selected for her work to advance global health and equity through evidence-based approaches. today.uconn.edu/2026/03/maki...

Making CASE: Nine UConn Faculty Inducted into Prestigious Group - UConn Today

UConn scientists, engineers, doctors, and leaders account for 25% of new members to the Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering

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You can find protein in powder, pretzels, pasta, and pizza. It's even in Pop Tarts and potato chips. In this @ctinsider.bsky.social piece, @uconnrudd.bsky.social director Marlene Schwartz weighs in on the food industry’s push to pack protein in products. www.ctinsider.com/living/artic...

How much protein is too much? Yale and UConn experts weigh in

Protein now packs products from potato chips to Pop Tarts.

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CSCH Affiliates! Join us for our in-person networking event in Hartford on Tuesday, March 31 to meet other affiliates and for presentations on school & child health issues. Co-sponsored by the @uconninchip.bsky.social and the @uconnrudd.bsky.social. Learn more: csch.uconn.edu/2026/01/21/1...

Is your phone use hurting your relationship? A study from Amanda Denes, professor of communication & InCHIP PI, found that someone may feel less loved and cared for if they believe their partner is more focused on their phone, which can strain the relationship. today.uconn.edu/2026/03/phon...

Phone or Affection: Study Explores Effect of Phubbing on Relationships - UConn Today

UConn researchers analyzed how phone use among cohabitating couples influenced perceptions of affection and relationship satisfaction during the COVID-19 pa ...

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