Steven Stack serves as master of ceremonies for private Beshear swearing-in, praises pandemic work
By Al Cross Kentucky Health News State Public Health Commissioner Steven Stack was master of ceremonies for Gov. Andy Beshear’s…
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Lost in the mix of Medicaid ‘unwinding’: Kentucky cut off her health care over a clerical error
By Rachana Pradhan KFF Health News The day her Medicaid coverage ended, Beverly Likens was in the hospital after a…
What to know about epilepsy, and how to provide first aid if someone you know suffers a seizure
Dr. Jordan Clay University of Kentucky Epilepsy is a common neurological condition which leads to seizures. It affects millions of…
Maintaining good oral hygiene is especially important during the holidays; some tips to keep teeth healthy
By Dr. Jeff Okeson University of Kentucky Holidays are known for parties, gifts and delicious treats. Kids go trick-or-treating, pies…
NKCAC offering Low-Income Energy Assistance Program fall subsidy starting Nov. 6
Starting November 6, Kentucky households can apply for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Fall Subsidy. Applications will be…
UK’s Chandler Hospital reports five cases of treatment-resistant fungus, a ‘threat’ to those with pre-existing conditions
The University of Kentucky Chandler Hospital reports it has five patients with a fungus, Candida auris, that is resistant to…
A new less invasive procedure offers alternative to traditional treatment for uterine fibroids
Dr. Mark Hoffman University of Kentucky Uterine fibroids, noncancerous tumors that develop in the uterus, are very common. Most of…
Functional family therapy may be an alternative for families struggling to make changes for the better
By Jennifer Connor Godbey University of Kentucky Functional family therapy, or FFT, has been used in residential programs with at-risk…
Here are five foods that lead to a ‘healthy gut’ which may improve your overall health as well
An unhealthy gut can contribute to several health problems, including diabetes, high blood pressure, and even anxiety. With that being…
Brent Xia: Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death and the rate continues to rise
As the third leading cause of new cancer diagnoses as well as deaths each year in the United States, the…
COVID report: For second week in a row community levels show no counties rank high
For the second week in a row, the weekly COVID Community Levels data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control…
Some cancer treatments can cause heart-related issues even after completion, early detection is key
By Dr. Amit Arbune University of Kentucky Patients with cancer often experience well-known, common side effects, such as hair loss…
Kentucky Rep. Ken Fleming files measure aimed at building the state’s healthcare workforce
After months of working with stakeholders in healthcare and education, Rep. Ken Fleming filed HB 200, legislation aimed at creating…
State Veterinarian Katie Flynn to step down; KY Ag Board seeking applications for replacement
The Kentucky State Board of Agriculture (SBA) has launched a national search for the position of Kentucky State Veterinarian following…
Newly dominant COVID variant may evade antibodies, but not seen as likely to cause more serious disease
With a new subvariant of the novel coronavirus now dominant in the U.S., vaccinated people may be more likely to…
Kentucky NORML, an advocacy group for legalizing, regulating medical cannabis, to visit Capitol Tuesday
On January 3rd, Kentucky NORML, will be joined by multiple organizations, coming together at the start of the 2023 Kentucky…
St. E. Healthy Headlines: How to stay out of the hospital while hitting the slopes
By Corrine Holmes St. Elizabeth Healthcare Snow is back and so is one of the season’s most popular activities: hitting…
Sleep matters — and Kentuckians report getting too little; good sleep is critical to good health
New research has revealed that Hawaii is the US state getting the least amount of sleep. The research, by…
Department of Public Health weekly COVID-19 report shows numbers decline in all areas
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today There was plenty of good news in the weekly COVID-19 report by the Department of…
September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month, learn to recognize the signs and symptoms
By Reshma Ramlal University of Kentucky Because many blood cancers can be highly treatable if caught early, there is an…
Louisville health officials announce Kentucky’s first death in at least three years due to West Nile Virus
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky has seen its first death due to West Nile virus in at least three…
Suffering a stroke can have a significant impact on vision; some warning signs that affect the eyes
Dr. Padmaja Sudhakar University of Kentucky The visual pathway is very long and goes from the eyes to the occipital…