Change of seasons brings increase in outdoor chores; how to avoid and treat eye injuries from fall cleanup
By Dr. Andrew Pearson University of Kentucky When the leaves start changing, we know fall is here, and with it…
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Nurse describes volunteering for special rehabilitation village in Israel
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter Dawn Rothchild is a special person – and she told the Covington Rotary Club why,…
Boone Cooperative Extension, Alzheimer’s Association to offer free October workshop
A workshop, Aging and Alzheimer’s: What You Need to Know will be offered Oct. 11 from 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. at…
Nationwide, youth e-cigarette use drops to the lowest level in a decade
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News A half million fewer young people vaped this year than last, according to an…
State receives nearly 5,000 applications for medical cannabis business licenses
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Nearly 5,000 medical cannabis business license applications have been submitted to Kentucky’s Office of…
Governor to host blood drive at state Capitol, gives update on medical marijuana
Gov. Andy Beshear says he and first lady Britainy Beshear will be hosting a blood drive in the State Capitol…
Every household can get four free COVID-19 tests by mail, starting late September
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Starting in late September, the federal government will relaunch its at-home COVID-19 test program…
New study finds even light drinking linked to cancer deaths among older adults
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News A new study found that even light drinking was linked to an increase in…
New report from AARP shows some older Kyians will save on prescription drugs next year
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Around 60,000 Kentucky seniors will save more money on their medications in the New…
Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche…
Medical cannabis is on the ballot in more than 100 cities/counties in Kentucky
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News More than 100 cities and counties have opted for a ballot referendum in November…
Years-in-the-making University of Louisville research project finds that ‘trees are medicine’
By Liam Niemeyer Kentucky Lantern A research project years in the making through the University of Louisville, The Nature Conservancy…
St. Elizabeth Healthy Headlines: Vaping IS smoking — and is a public health emergency
Vaping (using e-cigarettes) is actually no safer than smoking. It’s a public health emergency that affects more than your lungs….
Flags at state buildings to be at half-staff Saturday for Overdose Awareness Day
Gov. Andy Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset…
Veteran Suicide Prevention Coalition planting 660 flags for those who survived battles, lost at home
Veterans of the United States Military serve our country selflessly, and with great pride and honor. Unfortunately, far too many…
Specialty care for children with complex neurologic conditions can be a lifeline for families
By Dr. David Toupin University of Kentucky As a neurologist specializing in the care of children with complex neurologic diseases,…
Fall might be right around the corner, but Kyians warned to be prepared for extreme heat this week
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today It may be less than a month before the start of the fall season, but…
Margaret van Gilse talks to Rotarians about the coming new RxPredict health solution
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter Not yet – but it is coming. At least that is what Margaret van Gilse…
U.S. FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccine; booster shots from Moderna, Pfizer to address variants
By Jennifer Shutt Kentucky Lantern The U.S. Food and Drug Administration this week approved an updated COVID-19 vaccine intended to…
Neighbors of closed landfill in Latonia getting monitors from state to test methane
Residents who live adjacent to the long-closed City of Covington landfill in Latonia are receiving monitors from state and local…
Safe Haven Baby Box hotline number to be displayed in Kentucky high schools
By Tessa Redmond Kentucky Today Kentucky Right to Life, a pro-life organization on the frontlines of efforts to install Safe…
UK Healthcare reminding Kyians to remain vigilant as COVID cases increase across the Commonwealth
Dr. Takaaki Kobayashi University of Kentucky Recent headlines swirling about an uptick in local COVID-19 cases might bring back bad…