University Of Connecticut

This study tested whether a program using financial incentives and smartphone tools could help adults from economically disadvantaged backgrounds lose weight. It involved 195 adults with obesity who used their phones to track progress and could earn small monetary rewards. The go…

This study tested whether personalized meal plans encouraging more fish and less red meat could help women manage common symptoms after breast cancer treatment. Researchers worked with 98 women who had finished treatment 1-2 years prior and were experiencing fatigue, pain, depres…

This study tested a smartphone-based support program to help new mothers manage common breast and nipple pain during breastfeeding. Over 200 women were randomly assigned to receive either the educational program with nurse texting support or general postpartum information. The go…

This study aimed to understand the physical and mental differences between men and women when exercising in extreme heat. Researchers tested 108 fit adults to see how their bodies and minds responded to heat stress over several days. They also explored whether drinking an antioxi…

This study tested whether picture warning labels on alcohol, showing the cancer risks of drinking, are effective. Over 1,000 adults who drink regularly were shown different styles of warning labels online. Researchers measured if the labels caught their attention, changed their p…