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…
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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…
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…
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…