Natalie Deering: PEMF and amethyst may serve as good alternatives when unable to connect with nature
If you’ve been following the world of wellness lately, then you’ve probably come across the word PEMF at least once…
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NKY Health Department offering monkeypox vaccinations at its health centers, priority to high-risk
The Northern Kentucky Health Department is administering monkeypox vaccinations to eligible individuals by appointment at its four health centers in…
COVID report: Total KY deaths more than population of Ft. Mitchell, slight decrease in hospitalizations
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The number of new cases of COVID-19 in Kentucky fell over the past seven days,…
The return to school can be a stressful time for kids, here are some tips to help them cope with the change
By Dr. Amy Lynn Meadows University of Kentucky Kids have coped with a lot of change over the past several…
How to remain safe and healthy when responding to the cleanup effort from recent Eastern KY flooding
By Erin Haynes University of Kentucky As the flood waters begin to recede, families, business owners and volunteer cleanup groups…
COVID shows slight improvement as NKY now in yellow (medium) zone; monkeypox growing
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky COVID-19 Community Level map issued this week, based on data from the U.S….
Kentucky Supreme Court establishes statewide commission focused on mental health
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Since mental health issues affect a significant number of people involved with the court system,…
Governor reports on COVID: Most counties at high or medium levels; hospitalizations low, positivity rising
In his weekly press conference, Gov. Andy Beshear noted that most Kentucky counties have a COVID-19 Community Level that is…
Thomas More University dedicates new nursing skills lab named to honor legacy of nurse Kathleen McLane
Thomas More has officially named a nursing skills lab located at the Center for Health Sciences — in partnership with…
New poll shows half of Kentuckians believe the COVID-19 pandemic is over in their own lives
Despite a climb in COVID-19 cases across the Commonwealth, about a third of Kentucky adults believe the pandemic is over,…
WHO declares monkeypox a health emergency; here’s how it spreads and the symptoms
By Ilhem Messaoudi University of Kentucky The World Health Organization recently declared monkeypox a public health emergency of international concern…
Data shows Ky. remains at 37th in child well-being, with many kids suffering from mental health issues
The latest available data show that as the COVID-19 pandemic began impacting Kentucky and the rest of the nation, the…
West Nile virus detected in Kentucky, transmitted through mosquitoes; how to protect yourself
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today West Nile virus has started appearing in Kentucky once again this year, and although there…
UK students make Ecuadorian village’s water clean; Lakeside Park’s Dylan Buckingham designed system
By Jordan Strickler University of Kentucky In Ecuador, the Tsáchila people have long endured myriad health problems linked to contaminated…
U.S. Customs and Border Protection seizes more than $50,000 lethal doses of fentanyl in Louisville
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Louisville seized a shipment Thursday morning containing multiple pills of the lethal…
St. Elizabeth Ft. Thomas Emergency Department honored with Lantern Award for second time
St. Elizabeth Ft. Thomas Emergency Department has been honored as a Lantern Award recipient for the second time. The Lantern…
Eastern Kentucky flooding disruptions may explain downtrend in state COVID cases
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The weekly COVID-19 report issued Monday by the Kentucky Department for Public Health is one…
Latest study shows 1.9 million lives were saved by the COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S. alone
Kentucky Voices for Health In the latest study, published in The Lancet, it is reported that nearly 20 million lives…
NKCAC accepting applications for LIHEAP Summer Cooling Program through September 30
Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission (NKCAC) is accepting applications for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Cooling Program:…
Suffering a stroke can have a significant impact on vision; some warning signs that affect the eyes
Dr. Padmaja Sudhakar University of Kentucky The visual pathway is very long and goes from the eyes to the occipital…
Newest COVID report says cases increasing — Boone, Kenton in red zone — and masks are advised
Kentucky’s latest weekly COVID Community Level map, released Friday and based on information received from the U.S. Centers for Disease…
Americans with Disabilities Act is 32 years old; legislators hope to keep disabled in their homes
Lawmakers across the country celebrated National Disability Independence Day on the 32nd anniversary of the signing of the Americans with…