David Booth: As winter months set in, some tips to minimize risk of heart attack while shoveling snow
Whenever Kentucky is blanketed by snow, many of us will spend time digging out. However, before you grab your snow…
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Data shows rural Americans are least likely to wear masks, less likely to know which are most effective
Rural Americans are less likely than urban and suburban Americans to wear any kind of mask, less likely to understand…
‘Heathcare Innovation’ with Dr. Flora, Dr. Schmelzer, Tim Schroeder at Chamber’s Feb. 8 Eggs ‘n Issues
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly Eggs ‘N Issues on Tuesday, Feb. 8 at Receptions Banquet and Conference…
State passes one million COVID cases as Omicron continues to surge; positivity rate Tues. exceeds 30%
Gov. Andy Beshear said that Kentucky has surpassed 1 million total COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic, with…
The financial cost of smoking in Kentucky is so big, you really may want to quit when you see it
With the economic and societal costs of smoking totaling more than $300 billion per year, the personal-finance website WalletHub released…
Kentucky mental health professionals dealing with case overload after multiple disasters impact state
By Corinne Boyer and Liam Niemeyer Ohio Valley ReSource Corina Hall remembers looking out her window and watching her car…
Charles Dietrich: Cervical cancer prevention is possible with increased screening and awareness
It is estimated that more than 14,000 women in the United States suffer from cervical cancer each year. Kentucky has…
Officials announce expansion of Kentucky State Police sexual assault kit investigative team
Gov. Andy Beshear and Justice and Public Safety Cabinet Secretary Kerry Harvey announced this week that an additional $849,491 in…
Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates announces record-breaking 2021 with more than 100 donors
Despite a global pandemic, Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates (KODA) have again broken their record of saving and enhancing lives with…
Dept. for Public Health updates guidance for schools; Kenton County requires masks; record cases again
As the state reports another record day for COVID cases, some schools return to masking for students. Gov. Andy Beshear…
Natalie Deering: There is a surprising connection between our blood sugar levels and anxiety
Did you know that there’s a strong connection between our blood sugar levels and our mental health? Even as a…
52,603 new COVID cases last week, highest weekly total ever; ‘Omicron burning through Commonwealth’
Gov. Andy Beshear said Kentucky reported 52,603 new COVID-19 cases last week, the highest weekly total ever by nearly 22,000…
Ben Chandler: America’s Health Rankings provides look at Ky’s health challenges, but also its progress
As we move into another year, the discussion of New Year’s resolutions and the noble quest for doing some things…
Dr. Kimberly A. Luse: Society has paid a high price for the pandemic from a trauma-informed lens
The pandemic has exacted a toll that no one has experienced in this lifetime. To quote a line from the…
COVID cases continue to rise — 11,096 reported Friday; positivity is 24.45%; wear masks and get vaccinated
Staff report COVID numbers continue to climb to disturbing levels, as 11,096 new cases were reported Friday and the positivity…
Flu season is in full swing, with cases increasing; cases confirmed in 15 of Ky’s 16 health regions
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Influenza cases in Kentucky continue on the rise, and health officials say it’s not…
With FDA authorization of booster shots for kids 12 to 15, parents urged to make ‘game plan’ for vaccination
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service The Food and Drug Administration this week has authorized Pfizer booster shots for kids…
State reports highest number of new COVID cases and highest positivity rate ever
Kentucky had its highest number of new COVID-19 cases and the highest positivity rate ever recorded, Gov. Andy Beshear said…
Kentucky hits record 20.72% positivity on COVID cases; St. Elizabeth postpones elective surgeries
Gov. Andy Beshear said Kentucky’s positivity rate hit 20.72%, the highest rate ever, and St. Elizabeth confirmed that it is…
Brad Fritz — the ‘wheelchair waver’ — debuts swimsuit Handi Calendar for those with disabilities
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Eden Tipton said she’d never felt this way before. She was so comfortable with the…
First baby of New Year in NKY, Luna Willett born at St. Elizabeth Hospital Edgewood at 12:01 a.m.
The first baby born at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in 2022 is Luna Willett. Luna was born to parents Kezia Libo…
Legislation capping monthly cost of insulin takes effect today; cost capped at $30 for 30-day supply
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Legislation passed during the 2021 Kentucky General assembly to cap the monthly cost of insulin…