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…
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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…
Kentucky could take the biggest hit as result of latest cuts to federal health care spending
By Anna Claire Vollers Stateline Congress set aside $50 billion for rural hospitals and medical providers to allay fears over…
MAHA-KY task force learns about state food and nutrition programs, with focus on SNAP
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The second Make America Healthy Again Kentucky Task Force meeting focused on food access,…
Understanding the risks, symptoms and treatment of thyroid cancer
By Dr. Joseph Valentino University of Kentucky Your thyroid gland may be small, but it plays a big role in…
St. Elizabeth Healthy Headlines: July is Ultraviolet Safety Month, here’s how you can protect your skin
July is Ultraviolet (UV) Safety Month – but how much do we really know about UV light and the effects…
Attorney General announces $14.4 million settlement with eight opioid drug makers
Attorney General Russell Coleman announced his office had secured $14.4 million in additional settlement dollars from opioid manufacturers. “These companies…
Infectious disease group urges vaccination as measles cases in Kentucky, nation continue to rise
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The number of measles cases continues to rise in Kentucky, as well as throughout the…
Cincinnati Children’s, Christ Hospital partner with developer Merus for project in Cold Spring
Two of the region’s highly regarded health systems – Cincinnati Children’s and The Christ Hospital Health Network – are partnering…
Smoking’s toll on the heart health is widely known, but other major risks exist with lighting up
By Dr. Peter Haigh University of Kentucky We have known for decades that smoking tobacco is bad your health. Quitting…
Kentucky Circuit Clerks, Donate Life Kentucky Trust summer raffle raising funds for transplant patients
The Circuit Clerks of Kentucky are once again making a lifesaving difference across the Commonwealth. Through a longtime partnership with…