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…
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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,…
Some good news from state health officials about Hepatitis A outbreak, but no declaration of victory yet
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – State health officials reported some good news regarding the Hepatitis A…
Melissa Martin: Summer is a time for children to have fun — and we need to be sure they are safe
Summer is a season for running in the yard, swimming, and playing in a tree house. But for some children…
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….
Older Kentuckians demanding lower prescription drug prices; AARP wants legislation
Public News Service AARP members in Kentucky are calling on lawmakers to stop price-gouging by pharmaceutical companies. New surveys from the Centers…
Northern Kentucky Health Department successfully achieves national reaccreditation
The Northern Kentucky Health Department is proud to announce its recognition as one of the first public health departments to…
Kentucky sets stage for legalization of medical marijuana for certain medical conditions
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Kentucky lawmakers have taken the first steps toward legalizing medical marijuana. House Bill 136…