SmartHealthToday: For your good heart health, don’t overdo the salt; here are foods to avoid
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Medicaid covered more than 650,000 adult Kentuckians in third quarter of 2016
Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky More than three-quarters of the adult Kentuckians covered by Medicaid in the third quarter of…
SmartHealthToday: Young father, Matt Richard of Fort Thomas, lives with world’s smallest pacemaker
SmartHealthToday Team Life threw a dramatic curve ball to Matt and Krissy Richard of Fort Thomas. The drama started on…
About those ‘floaters’ — what are they and what do they mean for your eyes? UK expert has answers
By Ann Blackford UK Communications Have you ever noticed the sudden appearance of a black dot in your field of…
More than 70 percent of Kentucky adults who didn’t have health insurance in early 2016 were working
More than 70 percent of nearly 234,000 Kentucky adults who still didn’t have health insurance in early 2016 said they…
Kentucky Health Issues Poll shows 40 percent of adults 18-45 have tried e-cigs, despite health risks
Despite federal government and health professional’s warnings that e-cigarettes, or “e-smoking,” can be harmful, nearly 40 percent of adults ages…
Laura Rohling’ s innovative cervical disc replacement restores full mobility through less invasive procedure
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune reporter When Laura Rohling began experiencing horrible headaches, vertigo, and significant pain in her shoulder last…
The Rural Blog: Majority of children consume one sugary drink a day; links to obesity, poor health
Nearly two-thirds of children ages 2-19 consume at least one sugary drink per day, says a study by the Centers…
KentuckyRxCard provides HIPAA compliant prescription discount coupon — it’s free, online
Representatives of the KentuckyRxCard spoke at the Supporting Latino Families Northern Kentucky meeting Thursday at the Center for Great Neighborhoods….
Kentucky failing in efforts to reduce tobacco use, American Lung Association national report says
The American Lung Association’s “State of Tobacco Control” report has found that in 2016 Kentucky failed to do enough to…
Rural Blog: Small counties overcome opposition to start successful syringe exchange programs
Small, rural counties are leading the way in establishing syringe exchanges to prevent outbreaks of HIV and hepatitis C among…
State Sen. McDaniel visits Elsmere nursing and rehabilitation center to discuss pulmonary care
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor State Sen. Chris McDaniel, R-Latonia, took advantage of the break in the General Assembly’s…
Emerald Trace on Turkeyfoot in Elsmere to use Household Model for Northern Kentucky seniors
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor A new chapter in senior care in Northern Kentucky began Thursday evening with the…
KY Health Issues Poll: Kentuckians split on ACA (also known as Obamacare); 90 percent are insured
The 2016 Kentucky Health Issues Poll (KHIP), conducted by Interact for Health and the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky, has…
Orthopaedic surgeon Michael Greiwe develops new ‘Total Shoulder Replacement,’ less pain, better results
Special to NKyTribune Eventually, people who suffer severe pain and stiffness in their shoulders due to arthritis may need total…
New NKY Wellness Challenge kicks off as 25 local businesses show their healthy initiatives
The NKY Wellness Challenge kicked-off with a celebration at the Erlanger Branch of the Kenton County Public Library. Over 25…
SmartHealthToday: Four good tips for helping you combat the flu at home — just stick to some basics
By Colleen Weinkam SmartHealthToday It’s flu season, and if you think your house is immune to the germs your child…
SmartHealthToday: Volunteering really is good for your health — take a look at the positive factors
By Shelly Reese SmartHealthToday Looking for a New Year’s resolution that benefits everyone? Consider volunteering. A growing body of evidence…
Emerald Trace on Turkeyfoot to celebrate official opening of $14m senior living community
A new chapter in senior care in Northern Kentucky will begin next week as Elsmere Mayor Marty Lenhof and more…
State Department for Public Health raises flu level to ‘widespread,’ urges flu vaccine for ‘high risk’
The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH), within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) is raising the influenza…
SmartHealthToday: Fitness trends for 2017, include activity trackers, heart rate monitors, smart watches
By Rory Glynn SmartHealth Today The No. 1 fitness trend for 2017 is sure to be found under plenty of…
Interact for Health, Foundation for Healthy KY release new data — obesity, heart disease, cancer plague us
Obesity, cancer and problems with health insurance or health care comprise three of the top four issues Kentucky adults think…