Gov. Beshear announces more actions aimed at protecting Kentucky families in COVID-19 pandemic
Gov. Andy Beshear Wednesday announced more actions he is taking to help combat the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)…
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Gov. Beshear acts to limit spread of COVID-19; includes guidance for closure of government offices
Gov. Andy Beshear has announced additional steps to contain and limit the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). “It’s my…
First case of 2019 novel coronavirus in Kentucky reported, Gov. Beshear declares state of emergency
NKyTribune staff The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department is reporting Kentucky’s first case of COVID-19 (2019 novel coronavirus). While the risk…
16 more KY adults died from flu in week ended Feb. 15 for season total of 66; best protection is flu shot
Kentucky Health News The number of new cases of influenza dropped slightly in Kentucky during the second week of February,…
Region’s first potential cases of coronavirus reported at Miami University: CDC says risk remains low
NKyTribune staff Earlier today, Miami University Student Health Services notified the Butler County General Health District (BCGHD) of two possible…
CDC: Most EVALI patients used THC-containing products as new cases continue to decline
*Editor’s note: The Northern Kentucky Health Department and other community partners are presenting a forum titled, “Prevent the Next Generation…
These eight food tips can boost the immune system and help avoid illness during flu season
Flu season is here – and food is one of your best ways to fight back. More than 2.6 million…
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides recap of 2019 health threats and responses (Part 2)
From an outbreak of mysterious lung-injury deaths to America’s near loss of measles elimination status, the beginning of the end…
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides recap of 2019 health threats and responses
From an outbreak of mysterious lung-injury deaths to America’s near loss of measles elimination status, the beginning of the end…
Data from CDC shows 6.2 million youths now use tobacco products; 85 percent use e-cigarettes
NKyTribune staff Data released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that 6.2 million middle and high…
Tracking influenza-like illnesses in schools; activity started early, heightened prevention effort needed
Kentucky Teacher Cases of influenza already have been documented in Kentucky this fall. Because flu activity has stared earlier than…
New data shows Kentucky has 93,000 young people who are considered obese, third highest in nation
In Kentucky, 93,600 young people ages 10 to 17 have obesity, according to new data included in the State of…
Kentucky Health officials urge caution regarding vaping as reported cases of severe lung injury rise
The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) continues to monitor and investigate a growing number of cases of severe pulmonary…
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…
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…
Registration open for 10th Annual Warrior Run: The Race for Life, to benefit mental health education
The 10th Annual Warrior Run: The Race for Life will take place Saturday, October 5, 2019, at 5:15 p.m. The…
CDC reports significant annual increase in Crypto cases; many are linked to treated swimming water
Outbreaks of Cryptosporidium (Crypto) in the United States increased an average 13 percent each year from 2009-2017, according to a…
Keven Moore: A pressure washer can be a useful tool, but users should be aware of its hazards
A pressure washer is a power tool that sprays water at high pressures to remove loose paint, mold, algae, grime,…
Healthy Headlines: You or a loved one want to quit smoking — here are five reasons for doing that
St. Elizabeth Healthcare Maybe you’ve been thinking about quitting for a while but unsure if you can stick to it….
KY residents affected by national Salmonella outbreak, public advised to discard pre-cut melons
The Department for Public Health (DPH) announced today that 16 Kentuckians have tested positive with a strain of Salmonella Carrau that…
CDC says ground beef probably caused E.coli outbreak but source unknown; KY has most cases
Kentucky Health News Investigation of people stricken by the recent outbreak of E. coli “suggests that ground beef is the…
Kentucky accounts for about half the cases in an odd, 5-state outbreak of E. coli; here are precautions
Kentucky Health News Kentucky has about half of the cases in an outbreak of infections from a strain of E….