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…
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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…
Commentary: Is our political system properly serving public-health system? We need reason, not a rant
By F. Douglas Scutchfield and Al Cross Kentucky Health News The new viral disease, Covid-19, began in China, which continues…
Federal grant creates Northern Kentucky University’s Rural Responses to the Opioid Epidemic Program
Northern Kentucky University’s Institute for Health Innovation (IHI) announces a new federal grant funded program to continue addressing the opioid…
Region’s coronavirus scare put to rest for now, but concerns remain as more travelers return from China
NKyTribune staff With the announcement this week that two Miami University students tested negative for the coronavirus, the immediate threat…
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…
FDA finalizes enforcement of unauthorized flavored cartridge-based e-cigarettes that appeal to children
Amid the epidemic levels of youth use of e-cigarettes and the popularity of certain products among children, the U.S. Food…
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…
Officials warn outbreak of drug-resistant bacteria likely coming from petting pet store puppies
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Getting a puppy for Christmas? Keep clean and take it to a vet. At…
Senators McConnell, Kaine secure legislation to increase age to purchase tobacco products to 21
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has announced that he successfully secured the Tobacco-Free Youth Act in the Fiscal…
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…
Official flu season poised to start — Dept. for Public Health urges vaccinations; flu can be life-threatening
The Department for Public Health (DPH), within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), is encouraging Kentuckians to get…
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,…