One dose of HPV vaccine targeting cervical cancer is as effective as three, study finds
By Melissa Patrick Special to NKyTribune A study has found that one dose of the human papillomavirus vaccine Cervarix appears…
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Doctor sheds light on five myths about sunburn, sun exposure and sunscreen
As the weather grows warmer and more people spend longer periods of time outside in the sun, it’s important to…
UK College of Nursing study says tobacco-growing states like Kentucky lag behind in health
The major tobacco-growing states lag behind the rest of the nation in adopting measures effective in reducing tobacco use. Consequently,…
Christ Hospital first in region to implant permanent wireless sensor device in a heart-failure patient
The Christ Hospital Health Network is the first facility in the region to successfully implant a new miniaturized, wireless sensor…
Good news for NKy migraine sufferers: ‘Exciting’ new class of drugs could change the landscape for treatment
By Jenny Wells and Laura Dawahare Special to NKyTribune There is growing excitement among headache specialists about initial research into…
Serving up an artificial blood ‘buffet’ for mosquitoes may lead to fewer of the pesky insects
A “nuisance” is probably one of the nicest things people call a mosquito. Actually, mosquitoes have been pegged the deadliest…
Tobacco smoke mixed with high radon levels increase risk of lung cancer by a factor of 10
From Kentucky Health News Combined exposure to tobacco smoke and radon, an odorless gas that comes from small amounts of…
Walk more this summer to stay healthy and active, connect with your community and curb obesity
The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) encourages Kentuckians to stay active this summer, better connect with friends and neighbors…
Dr. Rajeev Kurapti: Living with diabetes means paying close attention to what, when you eat
Close to 400 million people on our planet are living with Diabetes, predominantly type-2 diabetes. For diabetics, what they eat…
Tips on keeping safe inside your car as heat wave continues; pay special attention to children and pets
With a heat wave continuing across the region, The Christ Hospital Health Network offers some tips for keeping you and…
St. Elizabeth names new president and CEO, Garren Colvin who has been serving in interim position
Garren Colvin has been named the new President and Chief Executive Officer of St. Elizabeth Healthcare. He has been with…
Louisville opens first needle exchange in state; officials predict rural counties will be slow to follow
From Kentucky Health News Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness opened its mobile needle-exchange program, making Louisville the first place…
Feeling itchy? Learn how to avoid and treat poison ivy, oak and sumac
From Kentucky Health News Now that school is out and summer is here, more people will be venturing into the…
Kentucky restricts sales, movement of birds as proactive response to avian flu outbreak
State Veterinarian Robert C. Stout has enacted restrictions on bird sales and movement in Kentucky to protect Kentucky’s poultry industry…
Hepatitis C cases among young people in Central Appalachia up 364% from 2006-2012
CDC: Hepatitis C is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis C virus. Hepatitis C is a blood-borne virus. Today,…
Study shows single dose of HPV vaccine may be all you need to prevent cervical cancer
A single dose of the human papillomavirus vaccine Cervarix appears to be as effective in preventing certain HPV infections as…
Innovative knee replacement procedure performed for the first time in Kentucky at St. E Edgewood
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune Managing Editor A partial knee replacement surgery that utilizes a robotic arm was performed for the…
Ouch! Protect yourself, avoid getting bitten by mosquitoes this summer with these tips
By Melissa Patrick Special to NKyTribune Spending time outdoors is one of the great pleasures of summer. Unfortunately, this is…
Most insured through Kynect will pay more in 2016, but more choices will be available
By Molly Burchett Special to NKyTribune The federal health law requires that insurers planning to significantly increase premiums for policies…
Feeling exhausted and not sure why? Ask your health-care provider to check your vitamin B12
From Kentucky Health News Some doctors are adding a vitamin B check to their standard “baseline” workup, especially vitamin B12,…
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…
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…