School health coalition to promote policies, programs and practices aimed at improving children’s health
A new, statewide coalition that will work collectively to improve children’s health in the school setting has been established by…
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Breathe Easy — really — by helping to reduce smoking to BUILD better health; it’s a challenge
A collaborative group of local entities are continuing their partnership with the BUILD Health Challenge to effect change related to…
Healthy Headlines: Ever heard of ‘jumper’s knee’ (that’s patellar tendinitis)? Heads up, athletes
You may have never heard of jumper’s knee, or patellar tendinitis, but it is one of the most common knee…
‘I Thought It Was a Miracle’ – Clinical trial using Bexion BXQ-350 works wonders for Markey patient
By Allison Perry University of Kentucky Despite the leaps and advances made in cancer treatments over the past few decades,…
Fore! Kids Golf tournament supports Bluegrass Care Navigators’ Bright Path, a program just for kids
For ten years, Alice Sparks and a committee of dedicated volunteers have hosted the Fore! Kids Golf tournament in Northern…
CTI presents on real world evidence in product development at ISCT N. America Regional Meeting
Covington-based Clinical Trial and Consulting Services (CTI), a global, privately held, full-service contract research organization, presented at the International Society of…
Kentuckians just keep getting bigger, weighing in at 5th in nation in obesity — older kids rank 3rd
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky adults just keep getting larger, reaching an all-time high for the number of…
Number of Americans without health insurance rises by nearly two million in ’18, breaking ten-year streak
By Phil Galewitz Kaiser Health News For the first time in a decade, the number of Americans without health insurance…
NKU’s Institute for Health Innovation launches Geek Your Health events with Campbell County Library
Northern Kentucky University’s Institute for Health Innovation (IHI) launches the Geek Your Health fitness classes, in partnership with the Campbell…
Healthy Headlines: To improve your long-term health, how many steps a day do you really need?
St. Elizabeth Healthcare Everyone likes a number to work towards to help track their health and wellness goals — an…
Dr. Susan Smyth: Here are healthy hints on grocery shopping; read the labels, note portions, go low-fat
Grocery shopping can be overwhelming given the number of choices down every aisle and deciding between what is healthy or…
Food warning: FDA warns against eating yellowfin tuna steaks from Kroger; sell-dates Aug.29-Sept. 14
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The U. S. Food and Drug Administration is advising consumers to not eat yellowfin tuna…
Senior health: Kentucky’s aging population is among nation’s least healthy — here’s what to do
Kentucky Health News As life expectancy for both men and women keeps rising, it’s important to adopt a handful of…
CDC urges ‘no vaping’ as investigation is ongoing on four deaths, more illnesses now linked to e-cigarettes
Kentucky Health News Four deaths have been linked to use of electronic cigarettes and federal officials are investigating more than…
Learn the signs of hearing loss, a common condition affecting older adults; take a look at these questions
An estimated 700,000 Kentuckians are deaf or hard of hearing, according to U.S. Census data. As a part of Deaf…
As students return to school and fall sports, risk of concussions increase; risk higher for female athletes
By Matthew Hoch University of Kentucky With schools starting back for the year, many young athletes are returning to sports…
Hospitals, including St.E., suing manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of opioid-based drugs
After two decades of providing frontline care in response to the opioid crisis, a group of 23 hospitals have filed…
Northern Kentucky Health Department warns of severe lung illness related to e-cigarette use/vaping
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating over 200 potential cases of severe lung illness in at…
As prices continue to skyrocket, more and more diabetics in Kentucky can’t afford cost of insulin
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service The cost of insulin is skyrocketing, and health-care advocates want Kentucky lawmakers to take…
Healthy Headlines: A simple screening saved Linda Schwartz’ life; regular visits to her doctor mattered
St. Elizabeth Healthcare At 74 years old, Linda Schwartz believes staying healthy should be a top priority. She also understands…
Former UK star Rex Chapman teams up for National Recovery Month event in Paintsville Sept. 21
Kentucky Health News Every September, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration sponsors National Recovery Month to increase awareness…
It’s Healthy Aging Month, a good time to think about your eye health and getting a regular exam
According to a national survey released by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, nearly two out of three American adults report having eye…