How to recognize warning signs of head and neck cancer, and steps you can take to minimize risk
Dr. Melina Windon University of Kentucky Head and neck cancers affect areas we rely on every day for speaking, breathing,…
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Obesity is a health problem for 38% of Kentucky adults; here’s what to do about it
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The focus of September’s “Our Healthy Kentucky Home” initiative is obesity, which is a…
Kenton County’s Age Well Initiative to host four community workshops on key issues facing seniors
The Kenton County Age Well Initiative is hosting a four-part workshop series this fall to explore how the community can…
988 help ‘still there’ for Kentuckians despite loss of dedicated LGBTQ+ support option
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please call or text the National Suicide and…
NKY Health Department earns third accreditation from national Public Health Accreditation Board
The Northern Kentucky Health Department has received its third consecutive national accreditation from the Public Health Accreditation Board, the independent…
Kentucky veteran food assistance at risk under Trump Administration changes to SNAP program
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service The Trump administration’s changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program mean that most Kentucky…
Pain or tightness in your chest can raise alarm bells, here’s when you should take chest pain seriously
By Dr. Nicholas Biondi University of Kentucky It’s a feeling that can stop you in your tracks: a pain or…
City of Fort Wright, Hoxworth Blood Center to partner for blood Drive Sept. 5 at city building
The City of Fort Wright and Hoxworth Blood Center will conduct an essential blood drive at city building Friday, September…
UK holds topping out cememony for Rankin Health Education Building, touts service to state
University of Kentucky leadership, state leaders and Turner Construction hosted a ceremonial “topping out” celebration last week for UK’s new…
While alcohol consumption shows marked decline across U.S., Kentucky sees only slight decrease
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today While studies show alcohol consumption dropping in much of the United States during a 10-year…
Bladder leaks shouldn’t be a normal part of life, here are some steps you can take to fix them
By Dr. Johnnie Wright Jr. University of Kentucky Think bladder leaks are just part of aging? Laughing, sneezing, or lifting…
Dave Knox found hope against cancer with help of St. E. Cancer Care, opens SparkHaus next month
Dave Knox learned he had testicular cancer in November 2024, just three days after he was named Mentor of the…
Healthy Headlines: Pregnancy can be the ultimate cardiac stress test, what expecting moms should know
Experiencing a pregnancy is an exciting time in a woman’s life. In addition to all the steps to prepare for…
Thomas More to offer online Master of Science in Nursing program beginning in January
Thomas More University has launched its Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program, designed to empower aspiring nurse leaders with…
Masten Childers II dies at 75; headed Cabinet for Health and Family Services under Gov. Jones
By Deborrah Yetter Kentucky Lantern Masten Childers II, Kentucky’s hard-charging and sometimes controversial secretary of the state Cabinet for Health…
Governor signs off on banning ‘designer Xanax’ from being sold in Kentucky, at AG’s request
Gov. Andy Beshear announced the emergency designation of bromazolam as a Schedule 1 controlled substance, banning the drug from being…
As fall sports gear up, it’s important to keep your athlete’s eye safety in mind as the hit they field
By Dr. John M. Franklin University of Kentucky With the return to school, fall sports season is just around the…
AEDs matter — and partnerships that provided them in NKY police cruisers save lives
In just 48 hours, a community-driven public safety initiative proved its lifesaving power. On November 15, 2024, Alexandria Police Officer…
Action urged to ban ‘designer Xanax,’ an unregulated synthetic drug, linked to 47 deaths in state
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman is urging health officials to take emergency action to…
August’s Our Healthy Kentucky Home campaign focuses on preventing and treating tobacco use
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The focus of August’s “Our Healthy Kentucky Home” initiative is preventing and treating tobacco…
Kentuckians encouraged to prioritize eye health during National Eye Exam Month in August
State officials are encouraging Kentuckians to prioritize their eye health by making an appointment with an ophthalmologist during National Eye…
The new generation of weight loss drugs: Pros and cons of taking GLP-1 medications
By Brooke Hudspeth, Pharm.D. University of Kentucky You’ve likely heard about glucagon-like peptide-1 agonists – usually referred to as GLP-1…