Increase in Kentucky’s child overdose cases highlighted during National Safety Month
By Brett Peveto Public News Service June is National Safety Month and experts are highlighting medication safety for Kentucky kids….
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Stateline: Measles cases are in 34 states, including Kentucky; North Dakota now the focus
By Tim Henderson Stateline As super-contagious measles continues to spread and nears a six-year U.S. record, cases in its original…
Opinion – Roy Harrison: Recent cuts to HIV prevention funding put Kentuckians at risk
In a recent decision, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) abruptly eliminated $200,000 in annual HIV prevention funding…
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 Norovirus cases on the rise is on the rise, here are steps you can take to protect yourself
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern There have been more cases of the highly infectious norovirus this season than totals in…
Federally-funded survey shows marijuana use by teens over past decade reaches historic lows
Federally funded survey data provided by the University of Michigan reports that teen marijuana use has declined significantly over the…
CDC study shows most high school students report suffering some form of traumatic experience
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show three of every…
COVID-19 having ‘summer surge’ in Kentucky; 38 states show increasing number of cases
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today According to data from the Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH), COVID-19 cases are increasing…
As temps rise, Kyians urged to monitor the elderly, children, babies for signs of heat illness
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Health experts are urging residents to stay hydrated and stay out of the sun…
When the weather is hot, it’s important to drink more water; some tips for keeping your body hydrated
Staying hydrated is essential to maintaining health, especially during summer months. Aside from preventing dehydration, the Centers for Disease Control…
Early data show KY OD deaths dropped 7.9% in 2023, much more than national decline, but remain high
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s latest provisional overdose-death data say drug-overdose deaths…
Flu shots limit infection rates, which are still elevated in Kentucky; reduce your risk
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The Kentucky Department for Public Health still considers hospitalizations for respiratory illnesses high and…
University of Kentucky study focuses on child sex trafficking prevention in Kentucky middle schools
By Lindsay Travis University of Kentucky A team of researchers at the University of Kentucky continues to advance strategies to…
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month; KY leads nation in advanced cervical cancer fatalities
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service January is Cervical Health Awareness Month and health experts said they are concerned about…
United Health Foundation report finds maternal deaths in Kentucky extend into postpartum period
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Maternal mortality has increased in Kentucky, and the latest data from the United Health…
Daylight Saving Time means more darkness in the morning; drivers urged to stay alert on the road
Springing forward can mean falling back into a bad driving habit — drowsy driving. The arrival of Daylight Saving Time…
With fall sports season in full swing, here’s how you can support your kids in back-to-school athletics
Participating in sports can be beneficial for children’s physical and mental health, as well as a huge part of their…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: As weather warms, tick-borne disease risks increase; know signs and symptoms
When warm spring weather arrives we begin spending more time outdoors, doing yard work, fishing, hunting, gardening, camping, hiking, or…
Doulas provide practical support, guidance during birth, and their care can reduce maternal mortality
By Mariann H. Hutti University of Kentucky Healthcare The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released statistics on maternal…
Gov. Beshear says $4million grant will help build public health AmeriCorps, increasing local services
Governor Andy Beshear announced a public health grant of $4,193,100 to expand the AmeriCorps presence in the Commonwealth, a partnership…
Proposed CDC guidelines for treating pain encourage non-opioid therapies, avoid one-size-fits-all approach
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has proposed new guidelines that would move…
Another study shows wearing masks lowers risk of contracting Covid-19, and type of mask matters
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Two years into the pandemic, many people still refuse to wear a face mask…