Ban on tobacco in schools still alive; may pass House with measure raising to 21 legal age to buy
By Melissa Patrick and Al Cross Kentucky Health News With just three days left to pass bills, lawmakers in the…
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What you eat (or don’t eat) may impact how you sleep; how to address your sleep disorders
It’s estimated that 50-70 million U.S. adults have some type of sleeping disorder. And what you eat or don’t eat may impact…
Dept. of Public Health issues guidelines related to health and safety issues due to severe flooding
The Department for Public Health (DPH), within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), reminds Kentuckians to follow safety…
Lawmakers question reasons for cancellation of health study on affects of surface coal mining
Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Democratic lawmakers are probing the reasons why a National Academy of Sciences study on the…
Report offers 13 health policies known to improve a state’s health; Kentucky only does six
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Improving a state’s health outcomes and lowering healthcare costs often has less to do…
Coalition sends letter to House urging a vote on the tobacco-free schools bill, for health of kids
The Kentucky House of Representatives should call for a vote on the tobacco-free schools bill, says its sponsor and a…
Cabinet for Health and Family Services releases report on state’s pharmacy benefit program
The Cabinet for Health and Family Services Department for Medicaid Services (DMS) and Office of Health Data and Analytics has…
Dr. Donald Saelinger: To fix healthcare system, get down to specific problems and specific solutions
Second of two parts The number of hospital admissions has decreased significantly over the last few years with many treatments…
Flu cases hit new high for the season in state’s latest report, with two deaths confirmed week of Feb. 2
The number of influenza cases confirmed in Kentucky hit the highest level of the season, by far, in the week…
Sickweather.com warns of strep throat outbreaks in Midwest; Kentucky ranks 6th — get medical attention
Sickweather is currently observing an outbreak of Strep Throat reports throughout the U.S. The company reports that the Midwest and Southwest are…
DPH continues to promote Hepatitis A vaccination; statewide outbreak continues, more deaths reported
People who are considered high risk for exposure to the Hepatitis A virus should get vaccinated as soon as possible…
Medical experts define addiction as a disease, but Cinci-NKY residents want no excuses
The vast majority of Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky residents know that medical experts define addiction as a disease, but slightly more than…
Shelley Shearer: The A.B.C.’s of caring for your baby’s teeth; start good, healthy habits early
One of the biggest decisions new parents face is when a baby should first see a dentist. Should it be…
Dr. Valerie Williams of St. E Healthcare offering opportunity for clinical trial for patients with GERD
Dr. Valerie Williams of St. Elizabeth Healthcare is involved in a national groundbreaking clinical trial for patients with gastroesophageal reflux…
KHIP: Large number of Kentuckians don’t use a regular doctor or clinic; one in five delay or skip care
A larger number of Kentucky adults indicate that they don’t use a regular doctor, health clinic or other appropriate sources…
Healthy Headlines: Stay focused on your weight-loss goals this winter with indoor exercising
St. Elizabeth Healthcare The cold weather doesn’t give you a pass to stop exercising. Outdoor walks may be out of…
Parent-education campaigns get credit for big decline in Sudden Infant Death Syndrome in Kentucky
Fewer babies in Kentucky are dying from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, and wellness specialists are crediting a multi-pronged educational campaign…
KHIP: Nearly 90 percent of Kentuckians report having health coverage, but some still worry about losing it
Health care is an issue that’s at the front of mind for many policymakers, businesses and families in Kentucky. As…
UK researchers find a mother’s smoking during pregnancy increases risk of child’s obesity
By Laura Wright University of Kentucky University of Kentucky researchers have identified a potential cellular mechanism that connects a mother’s smoking while…
Flu numbers jumped 65% in first week of year, half are children; months left of flu season, get your shot
By Al Cross Kentucky Health News The number of influenza cases confirmed in Kentucky rose by 65 percent in the…
Child Trends: A parent’s health is stronger indicator of a child’s heath than any other factor
Recent research by Child Trends found that a parent’s health was more strongly associated with his or her child’s health than…
Partial government shutdown prompts early release of Kentucky assistance food benefits
The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) is giving an update to food benefits recipients because of the…