Almost time to ‘spring forward’ into Daylight Saving Time, though sleep experts say it’s not a good idea
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News It’s almost time to “spring forward” one hour into Daylight Saving Time, which sleep…
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Stateline: Fluoride in public water has slashed tooth decay, but some states, like KY, may end mandates
By Robbie Sequeira Stateline Kentucky state Rep. Mark Hart has been drinking fluoridated water his entire life. In 1954, five…
Low vision can affect people of all ages, but risk increases as we age; here’s what you should know
By Christian Meyer University of Kentucky Low vision is a term that commonly means partial sight, or sight that isn’t…
Ceremony at KY’s COVID Memorial (United We Stand. Divided We Fall) to mark 4th anniversary of first case
Gov. Andy Beshear and Dr. Steven Stack will join state and local officials, along with several Kentucky families today to…
Flu shots limit infection rates, which are still elevated in Kentucky; reduce your risk
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The Kentucky Department for Public Health still considers hospitalizations for respiratory illnesses high and…
KY 49th in oral health; fluoride in water proven to help teeth, but group of legislators tout law to ban it
By Deborah Yetter Kentucky Lantern As a dental hygienist working with low-income schoolchildren in Louisville, Jennifer Hasch said the untreated…
Easterseals Redwood, Brighton Center partner to support children with ‘medical childcare’
Easterseals Redwood and Brighton Center announced this week a new partnership to support children with medical needs in Northern Kentucky…
Kentucky Department of Public Health is responding to outbreaks of measles in U.S.; no cases yet in state
Dr. Steven Stack, commissioner of the Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH), updated Kentuckians on the response to several measles…
Are you concerned that you may have a problem with your thyroid? Here’s how to tell and what you can do
Dr. William B. Inabnet III University of Kentucky There are 20 million people in the United States who suffer from…
Navigating Aging: Using hearing aids can be frustrating for older adults, but necessary
By Judith Graham KFF Health News It was an every-other-day routine, full of frustration. Every time my husband called his…
New study finds e-liquids in vapes increases susceptibility to virus that spreads COVID
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Those who vape are susceptible to infection by SARS-CoV-2, the virus that spreads COVID-19 and…
St. E. Healthy Headlines: Understanding jumper’s knee, a common challenge for athletes at every level
Jumper’s knee, known as patellar tendonitis, is one of the most common knee injuries, and it can affect athletes at…
Study by UK’s Markey Cancer Center says 134K U.S. cancer cases went undiagnosed during pandemic
By Elizabeth Chapin University of Kentucky More than 134,000 cancer cases went undiagnosed in the U.S. during the first 10…
Opioid epidemic in ‘fourth wave,’ seeing multiple substance used at same time; fentanyl most common
By Colleen DeGuzman KFF Health News The United States is knee-deep in what some experts call the opioid epidemic’s “fourth…
Foundation for a Healthy KY: Adverse childhood experiences have lifelong impacts on well-being
Adverse childhood experiences, or ACEs, as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), are potentially traumatic events…
Promoting a healthy heart and the right amount of exercise during Heart Month this February
By Dr. Marc Paranzino University of Kentucky February is Heart Month, a time to focus on our cardiovascular well-being and…
Boost your ‘happy hormones — nine simple ways to boost your mental health
By Amy McKeever National Geographic There’s no shortage of hacks for boosting your mental health. Some are tried and true:…
Instances of child abuse have declined in Kentucky, but rate remains 60% higher than national average
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Kentucky saw a 48% reduction in child victims of maltreatment from 2018 to 2022,…
U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns — don’t overuse medications containing acetaminophen
In the heart of cold and flu season, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to overuse…
KY Health Department offers ways to protect your heart during American Heart Month
It’s tough being a teenager. The drama. Trying to find a place to fit in. Hormonal changes. For Tonya, the…
Navigating Aging: Preparing to hang up the car keys as we age
By Judith Graham KFF Health News Lewis Morgenstern has made up his mind. When he turns 65 in four years,…
Early detection may help Kentucky doctors in effort to tamp down on Commonwealth’s lung cancer crisis
By Charlotte Huff KFF Health News Anthony Stumbo’s heart sank after the doctor shared his mother’s chest X-ray. “I remember…