With all the rain, dampness mosquitoes are inevitable; here are tips to protect yourself
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today While the old saying goes, “April showers bring May flowers,” in Kentucky this year, the…
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Overdose deaths decrease for 3rd year, according to Kentucky Overdose Fatality Report for 2024
Overdose deaths in the Commonwealth decreased for the third year in a row, with a 30.2% decrease in 2024 compared…
Most of public, including majority of Republicans, oppose Medicaid cuts; MAGA supporters divided
KFF Health News As the Trump administration and Congress pursue broad cuts to federal health agencies and budgets, most of…
Understanding the signs, risks, diagnosis and treatment of brain and spinal cord tumors
By Dr. John Villano University of Kentucky Each year, thousands of adults are diagnosed with tumors that form in the…
Analysis: Child Abuse Prevention Month — building on small moments of support and connection
By Barry Dunn and Shannon Moody Special to NKyTribune In a moment, so much can change in a family’s life. A…
Kentucky was well represented at the four-day Rx and Illicit Drug Summit in Nashville
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Following a panel featuring several Kentucky congressmen, Attorney General Russell Coleman delivered a keynote…
ProHealth Defense, Gateway hosting live training for massage therapists; practical CE training
ProHealth Defense, in collaboration Gateway Massage School and Professor Lance Nelson are hosting a live training May 10–11 that every…
Cincinnati Children’s celebrates opening of primary care, specialty clinics in Union
Patient families were among those who gathered to cheer the dedication of the new Cincinnati Children’s Brandon and Kelly Janszen…
Health officials report measles case in non-KY resident, urge immunization to prevent spread
Kentucky health officials announced this week a second confirmed measles case has been reported in the Commonwealth in 2025. The…
With warmer weather comes playground visits, here’s how to protect your children from injuries, risks
By Dr. Ashley Bush University of Kentucky Playgrounds can seem like a fun everyday experience for children. Unfortunately, they come…
Unions say National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health cuts will hurt KY workers
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s decision to cut a cut…
Florence PD, DEA to collect unwanted prescriptions during Prescription Drug Take Back Day April 26
On Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Florence Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration will…
Ground broken on state’s first medical cannabis business, Centaurus Farms in Monticello
Kentucky Today Ground has been broken on the first medical cannabis business in the state, Centaurus Farms in Monticello, which…
Healthy Headlines: Dreaming of healthy heart? Start with getting quality sleep every night
St. Elizabeth Healthcare Getting enough quality sleep each night is good for your whole body – including making sure your…
Older Kentuckians relieved planned changes to Social Security will not go into effect
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service The Social Security Administration backtracked on a new plan, which was set to have…
What you should know about hypertension, one of the leading causes of chronic kidney disease
By Dr. Makayla Nelson and Dr. Katherine Donaldson University of Kentucky Almost half of adults in America — or about…
Spring means sneezing and sniffles for many in KY, one of nation’s worst states for seasonal allergies
Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Kentucky ranks among the worst states for seasonal allergies from early spring through late fall,…
City of Ludlow joins Bellevue, Dayton, Highland Heights, enacts city-wide smoke-free ordinance
Ludlow City Council has passed a citywide ordinance prohibiting smoking on Ludlow city property, places of employment, and in enclosed…
Danielle Amrine joins NorthKey Community Care as organization’s new chief executive officer
NorthKey Community Care has announced Danielle (Daney) Amrine, MSW, MBA, has been named the organization’s new chief executive officer. Amrine…
Health warning: Public health officials warn of health risks of contaminated food due to floods
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today As people return home after flood waters have receded to begin the clean-up process, public…
Cultivate Behavioral Health & Education celebrates opening of third Northern Kentucky location in Wilder
Staff Report Cultivate Behavioral Health & Education (Cultivate BHE) recently announced the grand opening of its newest ABA therapy center…
City of Silver Grove, NorthKey, UK Healthcare to partner for free health services event April 15
The City of Silver Grove, NorthKey Community Care, and University of Kentucky HealthCare’s TARGET 4 program will host a free…