KY Health Department offers ways to protect your heart during American Heart Month
It’s tough being a teenager. The drama. Trying to find a place to fit in. Hormonal changes. For Tonya, the…
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Supreme Court issues order encouraging wearing masks in judicial centers, courthouses
The Supreme Court of Kentucky issued an order encouraging anyone entering a judicial center, courthouse or other judicial facility to…
Flu season is underway; get your flu shot now; it’s even more important as COVID spreads, says NKHD
By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune health reporter Like it or not, flu season underway. Kentucky cases are already being reported and…
Kentucky’s superintendents provide feedback in virtual meeting on reopening schools in the fall
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE) Superintendents Advisory Council held its virtual meeting on June 22 and much like previous advisory council…
Thomas More President Chillo says semester to continue online, residence halls close March 30
As COVID-19 continues to evolve, many recommendations have been made that Thomas More President Joseph Chillo says are being implemented…
A message from NKU President Ashish Vaidya regarding new directives in response to COVID-19
Daily lives continue to change as new recommendations and directives come forward from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the…
Keven Moore: How to prepare your family and your business for the novel Coronavirus; stay ready
Unless you have been living under a rock these last few days, then you probably have been hearing and reading…
Youths using e-cigs more likely to try marijuana; connection increased with refillable e-cig pods
(EDITOR’S NOTE: The first death attributed to vaping occurred on Friday in Illinois. A man between 17-38 years old had…
Unvaccinated Assumption Academy student lost court battle, got chickenpox; debate continues
Kentucky Health News The unvaccinated Assumption Academy student who lost a court battle over a Northern Kentucky Health Department enforcement…
Chamber Spotlight: Health affects the bottom line — just one reason the region needs to get healthier
By Hannah Carver NKyTribune reporter Kentucky is a place that nearly 4.5 million people call home. It’s a Commonwealth full…
KY Health News: Half of U.S. adults don’t know symptoms of heart attacks; KY high in heart attacks
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News About 50 percent of American adults don’t know the five common symptoms of a…
CDC offers some Tips for Teachers that promotes healthy eating and physical activity in the classroom
The Centers for Disease Control has published some Tips for Teachers that promotes healthy eating and physical activity in the…
Kentucky ranks next to last in exercise, missing out on the closest thing to a wonder drug, says CDC
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky adults rank next to last for getting the recommended amount of exercise, followed…
Richard Nelson: Declaration of Independence worth celebrating, but what are we fighting for today?
It was 242 years ago when America’s colonial leaders declared their independence from a tyrant who trampled their rights and…
Illnesses are on the rise from mosquito, tick and flea bites — be aware and know how to protect yourself
Almost everyone has been bitten by a mosquito, tick, or flea. These can be vectors for spreading pathogens (germs). A…
Smart Health: Immunizations protect your baby — get them on time to prevent life-threatening illnesses
By Nathan Skaggs St. Elizabeth Healthcare Immunization is designed to protect your child early in life when they are most…
Kroger Co. partners with EVERFI on initiative to educate students about prescription drug use
The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) has announced a new educational initiative to empower Cincinnati area high school students with the…