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…
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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…
It’s important we all understand the facts about fentanyl and help combat spread of misinformation
University of Kentucky Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is about 50 times stronger than heroin, making it an incredibly…
Kenton, Campbell Counties among 69 in KY seeking volunteers for Citizens Foster Care Review Boards
Citizen Foster Care Review Boards in 69 counties – more than half of Kentucky’s 120 counties – including Campbell and…
New poll shows majority of Kentucky voters think DEI programs should be left up to organizations
Bills have been filed in the Kentucky legislature this year that, in their current form, would limit the control some…
St. Elizabeth’s Dr. Flora discusses role of Artificial Intelligence in medicine, especially cancer treatment
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter With Artificial Intelligence bursting onto the horizon, people are scrambling to see how it…
Respiratory illness in state keeps declining but it still elevated; more kids are in hospitals
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News While emergency-department visits and hospital admissions related to respiratory illness were again less numerous…
Kentucky, Oklahoma lead nation in adult daily vaping; Forbes ranks KY as No. 2 vaping state
Kentucky Health News Kentucky adults use electronic cigarettes daily at the highest rate in the nation, equaled only by Oklahoma,…
Highland Heights City Council honored for its smoke-free ordinance, commitment to healthy community
As one of the first Northern Kentucky communities to pass groundbreaking smoke-free ordinances, the Highland Heights City Council was honored…
KY seniors push for support for family caregiving, equitable housing and prescription drug costs
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Kentuckians age 50 and older say increased support for family caregivers, affordable housing and…
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, here are tips to keep your child’s smile sparkling
Dr. Cristina Perez University of Kentucky Children’s dental health is important all year long. February is recognized as National Children’s…
With federal funding set to expire, advocates say more Kentuckians rely on community health centers
By Nadia Ramagan Public News Service The bulk of federal funding for community health centers expires next month, and health…
Those who traveled through CVG Jan. 27-29 may have been exposed to measles, says CHFS
Staff report Kentuckians who traveled through Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport between Jan. 27 and Jan. 29 may have been exposed…
Kentucky’s youngest citizens are increasingly falling victim to accidental drug overdoses
By Deborah Yetter Kentucky Lantern Kentucky’s youngest children continue to be at risk of drug overdoses from accidental ingestion —…
St.E.’s Dr. Doug Flora sees ‘good and bad’ in latest cancer data; good is fewer deaths, earlier treatments
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter New cancer cases in America have passed a major milestone — 2 million new…