Bill establishing freestanding birth centers moves ahead, easily approved by Senate committee
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern A bill that could pave the way for Kentucky to get freestanding birth centers sailed…
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Norovirus is on the rise across Kentucky, here’s how to recognize symptoms and avoid infection
By Dr. Nicholas Van Sickels University of Kentucky Have you washed your hands recently? Proper handwashing is the number one…
Care Net Pregnancy Services partners with Horizon Community funds to expand outreach
Care Net Pregnancy Services of Northern Kentucky (“Care Net”) has partnered with Horizon Community Funds to familiarize a wider audience…
Bird flu cases grow; threat greatest for those working with livestock or wildlife
Kentucky Health News While every American has seen the effects of avian flu on egg prices, bird flu, also know…
Q&A with UK Healthcare experts: How is winter sickness affecting Kentucky?
By Manuela Bianco Suarez University of Kentucky Healthcare This winter, low temperatures have impacted the state of Kentucky. One of…
Making smart food choices, like adopting a plant-based diet, can minimize the risk of getting cancer
By Rachel C. Miller University of Kentucky As we begin the new year, many people might be thinking about improving…
Kentucky lawmakers expected to consider lifting restrictions on freestanding birth centers
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Next week, Kentucky lawmakers are expected to consider a bill that would lift legal…
Point/Arc’s Armonie Banks manages medical care for clients, including those in residential homes
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter Armonie Banks started working 16 years ago. “I was taking care of my grandma when…
Study looks at benefits, risks to popular weight-loss drugs; Kentucky leads nation in use of them
By Melissa Patrick and Liberty Gilbert Kentucky Health News Whether it is prescribed for diabetes or weight loss, Ozempic and…
School closures over holidays, during winter storm may have slowed spread of respiratory illness in Kentucky
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Although data from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services shows the state is moving…
Kentucky Council on Problem Gambling sees increase in helpline calls amid greater awareness
Total calls, texts and chats to the Kentucky problem gambling helpline more than doubled in 2024 compared to 2023 data….
Julie Mills found her calling as a dental hygienist and has served patients for 32 years
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter She is a pro – but she can’t shoot. Can’t jump over the Florence phone…
FDA bans Red Dye No. 3 from foods, drugs, beverages; lauded as win for public health
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has banned Red Dye No. 3 from food, beverages and drugs….
Welcoming a baby is an exciting time, but postpartum mental health can be tough for many new moms
By Dr. Brittney Gray University of Kentucky Bringing a baby into the world is often portrayed as one of life’s…
Kentucky has ‘very high’ rate of respiratory illness — when to seek medical help
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky is seeing a “very high” rate of respiratory illness, especially among children. “We…
Report finds proposed changes to Medicaid funding would hit Kentucky, other rural states hard
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Nearly one-third of Medicaid funding could be on the chopping block as lawmakers look…
Northern Kentucky Health Department reports work in 2024 in real numbers; more ahead in ’25
The Northern Kentucky Health Department is showing — by the numbers — how they worked in 2024 to keep our…
Navigating Aging: Judith Graham — I’m moving forward and facing the uncertainty of aging
By Judith Graham KFF Health News It takes a lot of courage to grow old. I’ve come to appreciate this…
Investigation into rabies death of NKyian ‘largely complete’ after 400-plus people contacted
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Three weeks after the Kentucky Department of Public Health announced a human death from rabies, the department…
Gov. Beshear warns of dangerously low temperatures coming; cites six deaths related to weather
Gov. Andy Beshear reported that Kentucky Emergency Management (KYEM) and the Department for Public Health have confirmed six deaths related…
Latest Child Maltreatment report shows Kentucky’s high rate of victims persists
The latest national Child Maltreatment report from the Children’s Bureau of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services shows a total…
UK Healthcare: What you should know before considering weight loss surgery
By Dr. Joshua Steiner University of Kentucky It’s a new year, which means it is time once again to make…