COVID report: 18,000 total deaths in Kentucky; lowering case count, more patients in hospitals
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky has reached another milestone in the COVID-19 pandemic, as the report released Monday afternoon…
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Mental Health services needed to curb Kentucky’s high rate of maternal deaths, says new report
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern This story discusses suicide and mental health. If you or someone you know is contemplating…
COVID report shows more Kentucky counties in ‘green’ zone; report in-home tests on website
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The number of Kentucky counties that have a low community level of COVID-19 saw a…
Some cancer treatments can cause heart-related issues even after completion, early detection is key
By Dr. Amit Arbune University of Kentucky Patients with cancer often experience well-known, common side effects, such as hair loss…
Kentucky Rep. Ken Fleming files measure aimed at building the state’s healthcare workforce
After months of working with stakeholders in healthcare and education, Rep. Ken Fleming filed HB 200, legislation aimed at creating…
Health, safety top of mind for KDA’s annual National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville Feb. 15-18
Each year, attendees at the National Farm Machinery Show have a chance to see the newest selection of cutting-edge agricultural…
Latest COVID-19 report brings encouraging news, with all metrics declining for the week
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today There was some encouraging news in the weekly COVID-19 report released by the Kentucky Department…
KCADV’s Shop & Share event to benefit survivors of domestic violence takes place this Saturday
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear and first lady Britainy Beshear participated in a press conference at the…
February is American Heart Month: Time to ‘Wear Red,’ focus on cardiac heath, learn ‘hands-only’ CPR
Gov. Andy Beshear signed a proclamation last week in honor of “Wear Red Day” and the American Heart Association of…
Bellevue follows lead of neighboring Dayton, takes first steps toward city-wide indoor smoking ban
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter The City of Bellevue listened to the first reading of an ordinance last month…
The ketogenic diet may reduce or even eliminate seizures in epilepsy patients, here’s how it works
By Dr. G. Qutubuddin Khan University of Kentucky A very low-carb diet can make a big difference for children who…
Kristen Bender dedicated her life to the care of others, now she finds herself in need
By Andy Furman Point/Arc For 22 years Kristen Bender dedicated her life to the care of others. Now, it’s Bender…
Attorney General launches ‘Operation Fight Fentanyl’ during roundtable with Kenton County officials
The Kentucky Attorney General’s office on Wednesday announced the launch of an initiative to combat the opioid epidemic titled “Operation…
Mixed bag in latest weekly COVID report, but new cases are up over week with no NKY counties at top
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today After seeing a significant decline in all COVID-19 metrics last week, there was a mixed…
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): UK expert explains how to understand and overcome it
By Lindsey Piercy University of Kentucky Do you notice a shift in your mood when the days are shorter and…
Kentucky’s 988 suicide prevention lifeline marks six months, records 26% increase in monthly calls
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The 988 service, which allows Kentuckians in crisis to connect with suicide prevention, mental health…
Research is an important part of improving healthcare; learn how you can participate
By Denece Forenback University of Kentucky We’ve heard a lot about health research in recent years during the pandemic. Health…
Governor Andy Beshear urges KY communities to become ‘Recovery Ready’ to fight drug epidemic
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear is encouraging communities across Kentucky to strengthen their fight against the drug…
Latest Department for Public health report shows flu cases continue to decline across Kentucky
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today This is normally the heart of the influenza season in Kentucky, but after seeing an…
WalletHub says smoking not only takes a toll on your health — but also a big bite out of your pocket
Staff report Smoking takes a toll on your health — and makes a big dent in your wallet as well…
Weekly COVID-19 report shows decline in cases, deaths, hospitalizations, and positivity rate
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today There was plenty of encouraging news in the weekly COVID-19 report issued on Monday, as…
Friend Nicole Runion holds fundraiser for cancer-survivor Krista Walker and the crowd kept coming
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter She got lucky – not once, but twice. Krista Walker rang the bell January 9th…