Kentucky first to offer pharmacist-led colorectal cancer screening via non-invasive test
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The first pharmacist-led colorectal cancer screening via a non-invasive stool-based test in the nation, took…
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Latest data from state Dept. of Public Health shows big improvement in COVID community levels
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Data released Friday by the Kentucky Department for Public Health shows a vast improvement in…
Gov. Beshear gives update on influenza, RSV, COVID-19 and monkeypox, says stay up-to-date on vaccines
In his weekly press conference, Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), COVID-19 and monkeypox in the…
Kentucky Youth Advocates release ’22 Kids Count data book, and the challenges become clearer
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky Youth Advocates released its 2022 Kids Count data book on Wednesday, with 16 measures…
Beshear signs executive order allowing Kyians with severe medical conditions to legally use cannabis
In an effort to reduce Kentuckians’ reliance on addictive opioids and to provide them relief from pain, Gov. Andy Beshear…
USDEA’s national Drug Take Back Day collected over 34,000 pounds of medications over three states
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration says communities across the country continued support for DEA’s biannual…
If you are diabetic, studies warn to be aware of the threat of higher rate of hearing loss; here are tips
By Abbie McKinney Beltone Florence November is National Diabetes Month, and surprising to many – hearing loss is a prevalent…
Brent Xia: Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month and the fight against a silent killer
Alex Trebek. Steve Jobs. Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Patrick Swayze. All of these renowned individuals passed away from the same disease…
November is National Diabetes Awareness month, understanding the disease is key to treatment
Dr. Simon Fisher University of Kentucky November is recognized as National Diabetes Awareness Month. It is an opportunity to bring…
Kentucky schools struggling against widespread respiratory illnesses; how to prevent the spread
A “perfect storm” of respiratory illnesses is currently wreaking havoc on Kentucky schools and threatening to overwhelm the pediatric care…
Dr. Patty Swiney: Family physicians keep a eye on all aspects of our health
We put in a lot of work to maintain our homes, cars and gadgets throughout the year, including regular maintenance…
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month; St. Elizabeth Healthcare urges screening
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and St. Elizabeth Healthcare is pushing to increase the number of people getting screened…
School districts across Kentucky closed because of flu; everyone over six months should get flu shot
At least 24 school districts in Kentucky are closed or are using non-traditional instruction (NTI) days due to illness, according…
Exercise is important, especially as we age; create healthy habits and develop a daily routine
Dr. Dee Dlugonski University of Kentucky As you age, it is important to create healthy habits and make exercise a…
City of Dayton is officially smoke-free today; Cancer Action Network urges all cities to go smoke-free
Today, November 6th, the City of Dayton is officially smoke-free. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) congratulates…
‘Fall Back’ — Don’t forget to set your clock back an hour; standard time begins Sunday and it’s healthier
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News It’s almost time to “fall back” one hour into standard time, which sleep specialists…
Passport’s One-Stop Help Center in Covington offers special services to Medicaid members in region
Passport Health Plan by Molina Healthcare held a grand opening ceremony for its new One-Stop Help Center in Covington. The new…
Governor reminds that kynect enrollment is open for ’23 health, dental benefits
Gov. Beshear announced that Kentuckians can now shop and enroll for health and dental coverage that begins in 2023 on…
Natalie Deering: Vibration can relieve stress and invite a number of healing opportunities to our bodies
Have you ever felt comforted by the feeling of someone else’s touch or by the subtle vibration while riding in…
Latest COVID report shows mixed bag: decrease in deaths but increases in new cases, positivity rate
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The latest weekly COVID-19 report issued by the Kentucky Department for Public Health on Monday…
Health report: 107 counties are mostly COVID green; large spike in flu cases; two new moneypox cases
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today In data released on Friday, Kentucky COVID-19 Community Levels are mostly green, however the number…
In new book, The Alzheimer’s Revolution, Joseph Keon offers program he says can ward off dementia
The best studies show — the more healthful changes we adopt, the lower our risk of future dementia becomes. In…