Causes, signs and symptoms of infant botulism each and every parent should be aware of
By Dr. Sean Michael McTigue University of Kentucky You have probably heard of food-borne botulism illness in adults, but there…
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Governor cites top ranking of state by Mental Health America, notes anniversary of Suicide/Crisis helpline
Governor Andy Beshear announced in his weekly press conference that, according to Mental Health America, Kentucky is ranked No. 1…
New study shows the top healthcare issue in rural America is mental health and addiction
By Liz Carey The Daily Yonder For the first time in 20 years, mental health and addiction are more pressing…
Kentucky has second-most navigable miles of water in U.S. — being in or on it is fun, but drowning is real
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky is a great place for swimming, with more navigable miles of water than any…
Time to make sure your school-aged children are up-to-date on their required immunizations
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News With just a few weeks left before school starts, it’s time to make sure…
US FDA approves first drug to slow progression of Alzheimer’s disease, opens door for Medicare to pay
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted full approval for the first drug to slow…
When it comes to the ultimate refreshment in the sports beverages, real milk remains the best deal
By Dr. D. Travis Thomas University of Kentucky Everywhere you look there seems to be a new sports beverage hitting…
Kentucky is one of 12 states in ‘Tobacco Nation,’ meaning more people smoke (a lot), live shorter lives
Staff Report Truth Initiative, a nonprofit focused on ending tobacco use, has dubbed 12 states in the South and Midwest…
New report shows how domestic violence is handled by courts, law enforcement at local, regional levels
Kentucky Health News “Kentucky has long had a problem with domestic violence,” the Lexington Herald-Leader reports. “A 2012 survey found that 45%…
NKY Health Department: Beware of animal bites — which can transmit rabies; here’s what to look for
Northern Kentucky Health Department In Northern Kentucky, there are approximately 650-700 animal bites each year, including dog, cat, ferret, bat,…
St. E. Healthcare’s Baby Steps, Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank team up to help new moms and babies
St. Elizabeth Healthcare and Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank program have teamed up to help expectant or new moms with substance-use…
Independence Day can be frightening and dangerous for pets, here are some tips to keep your buddy safe
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today While fireworks, picnics and other Fourth of July traditions can be great fun for people,…
OKI reaches milestone, marks $115 million in funding for bike and pedestrian paths across region
The Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Council of Governments has reached a milestone that should bring a smile to the faces of cyclists, runners…
Christine Curran: Going wild(fire) about climate change — as we are smothered by blankets of smoke
If our region had a giant smoke detector in the skies above us, it would have been beeping incessantly this…
CTI Clinical Trial & Consulting is member of Living Donor Circle, urges support of transplant patients
CTI Clinical Trial & Consulting, headquartered in Covington, is a member of the American Society of Transplantation’s (AST) Living Donor…
Legislative interim committee discusses how to prevent suicide among Kentucky’s veterans
Efforts to address suicide prevention among Kentucky’s veterans led the agenda at the June meeting of the Interim Joint Committee…
Parish Kitchen, Anthem KY Medicaid team up to get eligible recipients signed up for coverage
Anthem Kentucky Medicaid and Parish Kitchen are joining forces to offer a resource fair to support Medicaid recipients and ensure…
AAA offers tips to keep kids safe as summer brings them outdoors, and traffic-related risks increase
Summer is a favorite time for children to be outside, riding bikes and scooters, and enjoying a whole host of…
Healthy Headlines: Summertime chores may take time and energy, but they can be good for your health
By Corinne Holmes St. Elizabeth Healthcare Does mowing the lawn, pulling weeds in the garden and watering the flowers feel…
As temperatures rise and families head to the pool, here are tips to remain safe, and visible, in the water
By Sherri Hannan University of Kentucky The temperature is rising, and everyone is heading to the pool, lake or beach…
Healthy Headlines: Gardening is a popular summer pastime, here are five tips to remain pain-free
By Corrine Holmes St. Elizabeth Healthcare If you are sprucing up your yard, you may be engaging in gardening, one…
Jason Staats named new chief executive officer for Sun Behavioral Health Kentucky
SUN Behavioral Health Kentucky has announced Jason Staats as its new chief executive officer. SUN Behavioral Health operates a psychiatric…