SmartHealthToday: Difference between Alzheimer’s, dementia — Alzheimer’s is a specific disease
By Kristen Mees SmartHealthToday Many times you hear people use Alzheimer’s and dementia interchangeably, but they are not the same….
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Stress doesn’t take a holiday; don’t let it sap the joy out of the season for you
Stress doesn’t take holidays off. In fact, the opposite is often true: Stress saps the joy out of the season…
Department of Public Health declares outbreak of acute hepatitis A — cases found in Kentucky
The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) has declared an outbreak of acute hepatitis A with cases in multiple counties…
St. Elizabeth Healthcare donates $250,000 to NaviGo College and Career Prep Services to grow programs
St. Elizabeth Healthcare will invest $250,000 toward NaviGo College and Career Prep Services, a division of Children, Inc. NaviGo, powered…
Here’s a primer for open enrollment for subsidized health plans, which ends December 15; share this
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News About a third of Americans haven’t heard anything about open enrollment for federally subsidized…
Chamber Business Impact Award: Bexion Pharmaceuticals in Covington seeks cure for cancer
Bexion Pharmaceuticals has been awarded the Northern Kentucky’s Business Impact Award in the “Micro Business” category. Located in Covington, Bexion’s…
The scoop on controlling blood pressure as Thanksgiving holidays intrude (hint: moderation)
New blood pressure guidelines — all 481 pages of them — are being discussed a lot, but being read infrequently….
KY has high rates of lung cancer and high rates of smoking; lung cancer can be prevented and treated
The American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout has come and gone — but puts the spotlight on the high incidence…
SmartHealthToday: Tips for student-athletes moving indoors for new season; be aware, avoid injury
By Kristen Mees SmartHealthToday Football, cross-country and soccer season are coming to an end, and student-athletes are moving indoors to…
The real sweetness of sweet potatoes is the health benefits and it’s not just a food for the holidays
By Joy Stephenson-Laws Special to the NKyTribune Sweet potatoes, not to be confused with yams, have been cultivated for thousands…
It’s World Diabetes Day — and here is some helpful information about how to manage your diabetes
In recognition of World Diabetes Day today, the Kentucky Department Public Health (DPH) within the Cabinet for Health and Families…
600,000 sign up for ACA health insurance, beating prior year’s pace, about 23% new to marketplace
“More than 600,000 people signed up last week for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act, significantly beating the pace…
Still without insurance, not Medicaid eligible, you might qualify for free policy; deadline Dec. 15
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Premiums are higher for health insurance through the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act,…
Chamber Spotlight: Addiction Services Council is a call away, anytime — find help and hope
The Addiction Services Council is just a call away. If you know someone who needs help, start here.
Getting Fit: Six ways to stay active and healthy over the Holidays as you enjoy food and activities
By Heather Thomas Special to NKyTribune It’s that time of year again! Through the end of the year, your schedule…
SmartHealthToday: ‘Falling back’ time change may have an impact on your health; be aware of risks
By SmarthHealthToday Changing the times on our clocks was simple, but falling back may have more of an impact on…
Lifeline Home Health of Northern Kentucky receives recognition from two national rating organizations
NKyTribune staff Lifeline Home Health of Northern Kentucky has been named a top agency of the 2017 HomeCare Elite, a…
ACA enrollment is open only through Dec. 15 — sign up early for assistance and compare plans
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Sign up early, make sure you compare costs and plans and make an early…
Attny. Gen. Andy Beshear continues assault against pharmaceutical companies, sues Endo for Opana ER
In 2016, more than 190 Kentuckians died from a drug overdose caused by a powerful prescription opioid three times stronger…
House passes bill to renew Children’s Health Insurance program; now goes to Senate
The House has passed a bill to renew funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program, community health centers and other…
Avoiding premature births starts with prenatal care for fewer newborn deaths, less childhood disability
Premature birth is the leading cause of newborn death and childhood disability. The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) within…
SmartHealthToday: Cold vs. Flu — what you need to know; both viral infections rarely need antibiotics
By Kristen Mees SmartHealthToday It’s that time of year — you notice a woman on the elevator sneezing and you…