KY Organ Donor Affiliates marks record-breaking 2023 with 693 lives saved through donations
For the sixth consecutive year, Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates (KODA) has eclipsed its previous records in saving lives and expanding…
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Kentucky leads nation in use of new class of drugs that fight diabetes, obesity, though questions persist
Kentucky Health News Kentucky has the nation’s highest rate of dispensed prescriptions for a new class of diabetes and obesity…
Navagating Aging: America’s health system isn’t ready for the surge of seniors with disabilities
By Judith Graham KFF Health News The number of older adults with disabilities — difficulty with walking, seeing, hearing, memory,…
Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in U.S., make testing your home a new year’s resolution
By Dr. Stacy Stanifer University of Kentucky This time of year, many of us make resolutions aimed at improving our…
‘Momnibus’ legislation aimed at improving Kentucky maternal health introduced in House by Moser
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern FRANKFORT — The “Momnibus” legislation introduced Wednesday in the Kentucky legislature grew out of an…
City of Dayton recognized by Breathe Easy Coalition, NKY ASAP for adoption of smoke-free ordinance
In recognition of its passage of a smoke-free ordinance, the Dayton City Council was honored at its January 16 meeting…
First Opioid Abatement meeting under new leader draws big crowd, largely to support ibogaine study
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Nearly 130 people attended the first Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission meeting under the group’s…
St. E. Healthy Headlines: Early detection in cervical cancer proven to improve survival rates
St. Elizabeth Healthcare Cervical cancer is a significant health concern, mainly for women over the age of 30. The most…
Are you having a ‘Blue Monday’? It may be a myth, but seasonal affective disorder is not
By Al Cross Kentucky Health News Monday, Jan. 15, is considered by some to be “Blue Monday,” the most naturally…
Northern Kentucky Health Department names Elise Sebastian its first-ever Deputy Director
The Northern Kentucky Health Department is continually searching for ways to improve health in the region, and the new year…
Dry January has many health benefits, but one major upside is often overlooked: cancer prevention
By Rachel Miller University of Kentucky As we begin 2024, resolutions to eat healthier and exercise more are likely on…
Two non-vaccinated children in Kentucky have died from respiratory viruses; more cases reported
State health officials with the Kentucky Department for Public Health announced that two children in Kentucky recently died from respiratory…
Sen. Douglas wants new certificate-of-need task force; NKY’s Rep. Proctor files bills to reform CONs
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Telling a Senate committee Wednesday that “we should not rush” the state’s policy conversations about…
Open enrollment for federally subsidized health insurance ends Jan. 16; see Kynect
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentuckians can still shop for and enroll in federally subsidized health insurance coverage on…
Fewer and fewer children in Kentucky’s foster care system are being reunited with their families
By Jasmine Demers Louisville Public Media The rate of children in Kentucky’s foster care system who are reunited with their…
Advocates renew crusade to gain more assistance from lawmakers for Kentucky’s ‘kinship care’ families
By Deborah Yetter Kentucky Lantern For Barry Shrout, raising four granddaughters is a role he willingly took on — and…
FDA leaders say thousands of Americans likely to die this winter because too many don’t trust vaccines
By Dr. Peter Marks and Dr. Robert Califf Republished from the Journal of the American Medical Association Vaccination is one of…
Flu up 33% in final week of ’23, continues to drive jumps in respiratory illness; not too late for flu shot
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Like the rest of the nation, Kentucky saw another big jump in influenza cases…
Beshear administration seeks to expand medical cannabis program to include additional conditions
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Beshear administration is seeking to expand the list of conditions that qualify for using…
Some helpful steps to starting your fitness journey to kick off a healthier new year
Dr. Deirdre Dlugonski University of Kentucky The new year has begun, which means 2024 goals have been set. One of…
Rising flu cases drive increases in emergency-room visits, hospital admissions for respiratory illnesses
By Al Cross Kentucky Health News A big jump in influenza cases more than outweighed small declines in COVID-19 and…
General Assembly being asked to strengthen laws on sale of cigarettes and vapes to minors
“When the General Assembly returns to Frankfort on Jan. 2, one of the many problems it’s been asked to address…