American Lung Association report finds Kentucky must do more to prevent, reduce tobacco use
Tobacco use remains the nation’s leading cause of preventable death and disease, taking an estimated 480,000 lives every year. This…
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Healthy Headlines: Stay focused on your weight-loss goals this winter with indoor exercising
St. Elizabeth Healthcare The cold weather doesn’t give you a pass to stop exercising. Outdoor walks may be out of…
Clinical trials offer opportunity for breakthroughs in cancer treatment; increased participation is key
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor For decades chemotherapy has been synonymous with cancer treatment, but the post-diagnosis approach meant…
Struggling with addiction or know someone; here is expert advice for finding quality treatment
By Anne M. Herron Center for Substance Abuse Treatment It can be overwhelming and confusing to know where to start…
Parent-education campaigns get credit for big decline in Sudden Infant Death Syndrome in Kentucky
Fewer babies in Kentucky are dying from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, and wellness specialists are crediting a multi-pronged educational campaign…
Kentucky Circuit Court Clerks’ Trust For Life breaks record for saving lives through organ donation
The Kentucky Circuit Clerks’ Trust For Life has announced that last year was a record-setting year, both locally and nationally,…
KHIP: Nearly 90 percent of Kentuckians report having health coverage, but some still worry about losing it
Health care is an issue that’s at the front of mind for many policymakers, businesses and families in Kentucky. As…
Attorney General’s office secures nearly $1.5M for Kentucky in settlement with hip implant manufacturer
The Office of Attorney General Andy Beshear has secured nearly $1.5 million for Kentucky from a settlement with a Johnson…
Health departments share CDC recommendations to address HIV among people who inject drugs
The region’s health departments have issued a statement jointly supporting Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations to address HIV concerns…
St. E. Healthy Headlines: Does the cold weather bother your joints? If so, here are some tips
St. Elizabeth Healthcare If the cold weather bothers your joints, you are not alone. Changes in weather, especially falling temperatures…
Stress is dangerous — here are seven ways to dial it back for a fresh start and a better life
Special to the NKyTribune Stress is linked to disorders and diseases including anxiety, depression, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. A…
UK researchers find a mother’s smoking during pregnancy increases risk of child’s obesity
By Laura Wright University of Kentucky University of Kentucky researchers have identified a potential cellular mechanism that connects a mother’s smoking while…
Shelley Shearer: Stop fearing the dentist — anxiety shouldn’t prevent you from proper preventive care
Each year severe fear and anxiety prevent millions of Americans from seeking proper preventive dental care. The consequences of this…
St. Elizabeth Healthcare & Reds Community Fund donate $22K of athletic equipment to 11 NKY schools
Twenty-two baseball and softball teams from 11 Northern Kentucky high schools received $22,500 worth of baseball and softball equipment earlier…
Ohio medical marijuana program launches with opening of CY+ dispensary in Wintersville
As Kentucky lawmakers consider legislation that might someday allow for the use of medical marijuana in the Commonwealth, the first…
National Safety Council data shows opioid overdoses now pose greater risk of death than car accidents
By Mary Kuhlman Public News Service The opioid epidemic is hitting closer to home than some Kentuckians might realize. According…
Flu numbers jumped 65% in first week of year, half are children; months left of flu season, get your shot
By Al Cross Kentucky Health News The number of influenza cases confirmed in Kentucky rose by 65 percent in the…
Child Trends: A parent’s health is stronger indicator of a child’s heath than any other factor
Recent research by Child Trends found that a parent’s health was more strongly associated with his or her child’s health than…
Partial government shutdown prompts early release of Kentucky assistance food benefits
The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) is giving an update to food benefits recipients because of the…
Poll shows tax increase (and not resolutions) influences smoking behavior in Kentucky
While many Kentuckians may have resolved to quit smoking in 2019, data released today show that legislation passed last summer…
Florence LiveWell’s citizen scientists monitor air quality in public places, urge no-smoking policies
An indoor air quality study released by a group of “citizen scientists” from the Florence LiveWell Coalition shows that workers…
Report ranks Kentucky fifth in efforts to serve those with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Kentucky has made significant strides to improve policies that help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities lead more independent and…