Flu has killed 27 adults and two children in Kentucky so far this season; activity continues to increase
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky’s latest flu report showed a smaller jump in cases than in previous weeks,…
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New report shows Kentucky drivers going in reverse as dangerous behavior increases traffic fatalities
A new report from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety finds unsafe driving behaviors, including speeding, red-light running, drowsy driving,…
It’s important to keep safety in mind when shopping for kids this holiday season
By Sherri Hannan University of Kentucky Approximately 50 percent of all toy purchases occur between the Friday after Thanksgiving and…
Kentucky to receive $14 million as share of JUUL settlement; no promoting to underage youth
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Attorney General Daniel Cameron has announced that the $434.9 million multi-state settlement with an e-cigarette…
As winter approaches, CPSC reminds consumers of risks of carbon monoxide, fires, other storm dangers
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today It won’t be long before the season brings more widespread winter storms. As winter approaches,…
St. Elizabeth Edgewood named among best hospitals for maternity care in Leapfrog Hospital Survey
St. Elizabeth Edgewood has been named one of the Best Hospitals for Maternity Care according to data from Money and…
University of Kentucky psychologist offers practical solutions for managing hectic holiday season
By Lindsey Piercy University of Kentucky As jolly as we all want it to be, the holiday season can also…
Helping adolescents who are struggling with eating disorders during the holiday season
By Dr. Alyssa Briggs and Kari Gerth University of Kentucky As we move into the holiday season, let’s take time…
Multi-disciplinary group of experts clarify need for colorectal cancer screening, leading cause of death
Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of new cancer diagnoses as well as deaths each year in the United…
Residential foster care is physically, mentally unsafe, says new report from Kentucky Youth Advocates
By Sarah Ladd The Kentucky Lantern One young adult remembers taking a daily allergy pill upon entering a Kentucky residential…
Governor gives update on influenza, RSV, and COVID 19; signs are encouraging but be cautious
In his weekly press conference, Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on influenza, RSV, and COVID-19 in the Commonwealth. Beshear said…
Sleep matters — and Kentuckians report getting too little; good sleep is critical to good health
New research has revealed that Hawaii is the US state getting the least amount of sleep. The research, by…
To prevent major COVID comeback, test twice this holiday season; take steps that have proven to work
Kentucky Voices for Health After a period of relative calm, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) added over 3,500…
Kentucky COVID numbers up and down in latest Department for Public Health weekly report
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today It was another week of mixed results in the weekly COVID-19 report released on Monday…
New mobile clinic rolls across state to deliver children’s services to underserved areas
By Hilary Brown University of Kentucky Far too often, children and teens can’t get to Lexington to get the specialized…
Your health: Don’t wait until the New Year to prioritize health, start with these tips for happier holidays
The holiday season is often a period consumed with over-indulgence and guilt. But with a few simple dietary tweaks, you…
St. E. Healthy Headlines: People with diabetes focus on blood sugar levels, for children it’s harder
By Corinne Holmes St. Elizabeth Healthcare People with diabetes work hard to keep their blood sugar levels steady throughout the…
St. E Healthy Headlines: ‘Jumper’s knee,’ can sideline an athlete; can be prevented with proper training, rest
St. Elizabeth Healthcare You may have never heard of jumper’s knee, or patellar tendinitis, but it is one of the…
Dr. O’dell Owens, distinguished physician and public health advocate, dies suddenly at age 74
Staff report Dr. O’dell Owens, former president and CEO of Interact for Health, died suddenly Wednesday at the age of…
As concerns about listeria return to the headlines, here’s what to know about infection and food recalls
By Dr. Sarah D’Orazio University of Kentucky Listeria is in the news again – sometimes you’re warned against a particular…
There is no vaccine to protect against hepatitis C, getting tested could save your life
By Dr. Takako Schaninger University of Kentucky The hepatitis vaccines you receive as a child don’t protect you from getting…
UK College of Medicine offering precision nutrition, culinary medicine elective to medical students
By Lindsay Travis University of Kentucky “For some reason, I really wanted fruit or savory food when I was going…