Learn how to manage diabetes at free classes offered by health department
Get practical tips to manage your diabetes. Diabetes educators from the Northern Kentucky Health Department are offering comprehensive education during…
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One in three U.S. adults have multiple factors that increase risk for heart disease and diabetes
From Kentucky Health News More than one-third of adults in the U.S. have a combination of health conditions that put…
The secret why some smokers quit easily and some find it nearly impossible may lie in brain
From Kentucky Health News When a person tries to quit smoking, the cravings, headaches and lethargy that come from the…
Skin cancer is most common cancer in U.S., but many Americans still don’t use sunscreen
From Kentucky Health News Sunscreen has been proven to reduce the risk for all types of skin cancer and to…
Congress is taking on opioid abuse and the nationwide increase in drug overdoses
From Kentucky Health News Federal officials have become increasingly concerned about the rapid increase in drug overdoses across the country….
Dr. Rajeev Kurapati: Essential wisdom for everyone in understanding teenage mind, nurturing relationships
We have all been there. Some of us are just now adapting to this phase of our children’s life. In…
Site of new St. E-NorthKey-Sun facility undecided, though Farrell Drive location is apparently out
By Greg Paeth NKyTribune Senior Reporter Covington Mayor Sherry Carran and City Manager Larry Klein sounded certain recently that a…
Cancer Resource Center provides value-added support, thanks to St. E, American Cancer Society
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune Managing Editor St. Elizabeth Healthcare and the American Cancer Society have joined forces on a program…
State gets $8.1M grant to help teachers, other personnel recognize mental-health needs
Kentucky Health News The Kentucky Department of Education has been awarded a five-year, $8.1 million federal grant to teach school…
Department of public health encourages women to follow four rules of good health
In conjunction with National Women’s Health Week May 10 – 16, the Department for Public Health is reminding Kentucky women…
Kenton County leads in heavy drinking, Campbell in binges; state study says women drinking more
(Click image for larger view.) By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky has a relatively small percentage of drinkers compared…
Physical therapist at HealthSouth NKy honored as finalist in companywide award
Back in high school at Villa Madonna Academy, Kelly Roberts’ dedication to basketball helped her achieve high honors such as…
Health department offers free class to reduce your risk of Type 2 diabetes
The Northern Kentucky Health Department will be offering an introductory class to prevent Type 2 diabetes. The two-hour class is…
NKy Women, Infants and Children program releases updated income guidelines
Many Northern Kentucky families are eligible for benefits through the federal Women, Infants and Children program, commonly known as WIC,…
Kynect, state’s health benefits exchange, has a free app available for smartphones
Kentucky Health News Kentucky’s state health benefits exchange, Kynect, is offering a free mobile app that will provide “on-the-go” access…
Nutritious food costs more in poor areas, suggests that food stamp policies be changed
Kentucky Health News A study has found that nutritious foods are more expensive in impoverished rural counties than in urban…
Health Department advises that more families may qualify for federal WIC program, but don’t know
Many Northern Kentucky families are eligible for benefits through the federal Women, Infants and Children program, commonly known as WIC,…
Most women are unaware of female-specific stroke symptoms and risks, according to nationwide survey
Most women are unaware of the symptoms and risks of stroke for females, according to a national survey by the…
May is American Stroke Month; do you know the common signs of stroke?
If you’re like most Americans, you don’t know the signs of stroke. Only 8 percent of those recently surveyed in…
Dr. Rajeev Kurapati: Contrary to some beliefs, moderate running doesn’t increase osteoarthritis risk
Pain, stiffness and swelling inducing osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis, affecting millions of people worldwide. With…
UK Parkinson’s patient ‘felt different right away’ with promising new medical treatment
By Laura Dawahare Special to NKyTribune To date, a cure for Parkinson’s disease remains elusive for the more than 50,000…
Tobacco quit line callers eligible for free nicotine replacement therapy April 27-May 10
If you’ve been thinking about quitting smoking, here is some added incentive. Free nicotine replacement therapy products will be available…