The new "Women's Healthcare" module on the Supportive Obesity Care website. There is a banner that says "Weight stigma can compromise women's healthcare experiences". Additionally, there is a video titled, "Addressing Weight Stigma in Primary Care for Women"

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...

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

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...

A Decade of Partnerships and Initiatives focused on the Whole Child - UConn Today The UConn Collaboratory on School and Child Health celebrates 10 years

Read about the great work CSCH has done over the last decade in UConn Today! #CSCH10Years

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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...

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.

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-...

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

“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...

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 Logo next to candles in the shape of the number 10. Words "Did you Know? CSCH currently has 206 affiliates who represent 7 UConn schools, 26 departments, and UConn Centers, 17 outside universities, and 14 community organizations.

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

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.

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...

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.

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

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/

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 ...

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-...

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

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...

How much protein is too much? Yale and UConn experts weigh in Protein now packs products from potato chips to Pop Tarts.

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...

Celebrating 10 years in 2026; CSCH Logo with birthday hat and party blower; Affiliate Networking Event; Co-Sponsored by the Institute for Collaboration on Health, Intervention, and Policy, and the UConn Rudd Center for Food Policy and Health.

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...

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 ...

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...

New research suggests GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic & Wegovy may help fight addiction. C. Michael White, @uconnpharmacy.bsky.social prof & InCHIP affiliate, breaks down the science and discusses where the research currently stands on @kcbsradio.bsky.social's Ask an Expert. www.audacy.com/podcast/kcbs...

@uconn.bsky.social prof & InCHIP PI Keith Bellizzi's new book, Falling Forward, draws on his experiences surviving cancer and nearly 20 years of research to provide poignant insights on resilience. He discusses the book and more in this UConn 360 podcast: uconn360.podbean.com/e/kb-draft/

Study Highlights Food Sustainability Initiatives in CT Schools - UConn Today The study found that 98% of schools reported sometimes or always purchasing local produce, while 91% purchase local dairy

About 98% of CT schools purchase local produce. A study from @uconncahnr.bsky.social profs. Valerie Duffy and Ellen Shanley highlights how CT schools are working toward more sustainable food systems while giving students hands-on learning experiences. Read more: today.uconn.edu/2026/02/stud...

Join us for our next Lecture series event on Thursday, March 5! University of Maryland School of Public Health prof. Jennifer Roberts will join us for a conversation about how social, built, and natural environments impact health outcomes. Learn more and RSVP: www.s.uconn.edu/inchip-lecture-roberts

Why people fall in love — and lose their heads, according to science "These chemicals create the mix of excitement, focus and safety that we interpret as love," experts said.

Why do we fall in love? In this CT Post piece, UConn communication prof. & InCHIP PI Amanda Denes breaks down how oxytocin fosters romantic connection and sends people head over heels. www.ctpost.com/living/artic...

Our Spring Lecture Series kicks off this Thursday! Join us for a conversation with @stanforduniversity.bsky.social's Abby King on promoting human and planetary health by using the power of people and technology. RSVP at s.uconn.edu/inchip-lectu...

Celebrating 10 years in 2026; CSCH Logo with birthday hat and party blower; Affiliate Networking Event; Co-Sponsored by the Institute for Collaboration on Health, Intervention, and Policy, and the UConn Rudd Center for Food Policy and Health.

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...

Has Technology Made Us Less Courageous? Why are we celebrating isolation? Technology may be rewarding avoidance—ghosting, quiet quitting, online hostility—at the cost of courage, connection, and trust.

A 2025 social media trend embraced social isolation, but have the channels meant to foster connection eroded it? In a @psychologytoday.com piece, InCHIP PI & @uconnmhealth.bsky.social Director Sherry Pagoto shares small ways for rebuilding social connection.
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Study Underscores Role of Sleep in Reducing Toll of Social Adversity on Breast Cancer Survivors’ Health - UConn Today Identifying factors that support recovery and well-being for survivors

A new study from InCHIP PIs Crystal Park and Keith Bellizzi found that sleep quality may influence how social adversity affects breast cancer survivors’ health. Good sleep may bolster health and ease the transition from active treatment to survivorship. Read more: today.uconn.edu/2026/01/stud...

✨ We are hiring a Postdoctoral Research Associate for CT Early Years, an exciting family support program in collaboration with the CT Office of Early Childhood. Applications are due 1/16. Please share! Apply here: jobs.hr.uconn.edu/en-us/job/49...

Lead in protein powders - what you need to know YouTube video by The Conversation

@consumerreports.org found some powder and ready-to-drink protein products contain high levels of heavy metals. InCHIP affiliate and @uconnpharmacy.bsky.social’s C. Michael White discusses what this means and how consumers can reduce their intake.
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Why CT may take up universal school meals issue in 2026 Disruptions to programs like SNAP have renewed calls for CT to do what it can to ensure that children are fed in schools.

Universal free school meal programs can change the culture around the school meal program, encouraging more kids to participate, says @uconnrudd.bsky.social Director Marlene Schwartz in this @ctmirror.org piece. This can ensure more kids are well-fed and ready to learn. ctmirror.org/2025/12/01/c...

A Bill Nye for the TikTok Era

How did @drnoc.bsky.social's videos go viral on platforms that don't reward fact-checkers?

“He’s like a new Bill Nye. He threads the needle, to be credible but engaging & informative,” says @uconnmhealth.bsky.social Director Sherry Pagoto in this @nytimes.com piece. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/w...

Thank you to everyone who joined InCHIP's last Lecture Series event of the fall semester in recognition of #WorldAIDSDay. @yaleschoolofmed.bsky.social's Jaimie Meyer discussed evidence-based strategies for reducing new HIV infections among women. If you missed it, watch it at: youtu.be/exT-qu8h78E