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…
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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…
Opinion – Karen Saylor: I can’t just ‘get over’ how Medicaid has kept me in the fight against cancer
I would not be here today without Medicaid. During the pandemic, I fought a COVID-19 infection that resulted in a…
Analysis: U.S. healthcare system remains ‘broken’ and needs an overhaul
By Donald Saelinger, MD Special to the NKyTribune The United States healthcare system faces numerous challenges that contribute to its…
First case of West Nile Virus confirmed in Kentucky, residents urged to take precautions
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness announced Friday they had been notified…
Put mental health on the back-to-school checklist as students prepare for return to classroom
By Dr. Mary Shea University of Kentucky Back to school is a busy time for everyone with lots of items…
My Cancer Journey: Attorney Kevin Murphy shares another cancer story — this one, his own
By Kevin Murphy Special to NKyTribune It started in early December. Simple lower back pain. I thought it was from…
UK College of Medicine-NKY Campus celebrates white coat ceremony for Class of 2029
The University of Kentucky College of Medicine-Northern Kentucky Campus welcomed its Class of 2029 with a White Coat Ceremony last…
McConnell speaks on Senate floor about protecting children’s health and support for industrial hemp
U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell, a senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, delivered the following floor remarks last week regarding…
Massage therapy can be a powerful tool in a holistic approach to overall health and well-being
By Jill S. Cole University of Kentucky Massage therapy isn’t always just a luxury or indulgence, it’s a powerful tool…
Safe Haven Baby Boxes announces newest location at Florence Fire and EMS Headquarters
Safe Haven Baby Boxes has announced its newest baby box will be unveiled on Thursday at 1:00 p.m at the…
St. Elizabeth Edgewood named best hospital in Kentucky by U.S. News & World Report
St. Elizabeth Edgewood has been named the best hospital in Kentucky by U.S. News & World Report among its latest…
Kentucky’s LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program applications open July 28 – September 12
Kentucky households responsible for their electric costs may qualify for cooling assistance through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)…
Knowing the dangers and acting early can help protect workers from heat exposure
By Rebecca Honaker University of Kentucky Heat is a serious workplace hazard that can cause illness — or even death…
Avoid the lone star tick; its alpha-gal molecule may flip a victim’s immune system against red meat
By Heather Norman-Burgdolf University of Kentucky Ticks are bad news in general, but the lone star tick brings an extra…
Angela Mayer named director of outpatient services at SUN Behavioral Health in Erlanger
The mission of SUN Behavioral Health is to partner with communities to solve the unmet needs of those who suffer…
Healthy Headliines: Summertime chores are a win for your home — and your heart
St. Elizabeth Healthcare Does mowing the lawn, pulling weeds in the garden and watering the flowers feel like a drain…
Emergency department visits for e-cigarette, nicotine use increase across Commonwealth
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A new report from the Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center (KIPRC) reveals a sharp…