Flu activity is widespread in Kentucky, says DPH; 44 flu-related deaths reported; not too late to get a shot
The Department for Public Health (DPH), within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), reports flu activity in Kentucky…
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Bill calling for mental health professionals in every school advances from Senate to House
Public News Service The Kentucky House will now consider a bill that passed unanimously in the Senate. Senate Bill 1…
DPH continues to promote Hepatitis A vaccination; statewide outbreak continues, more deaths reported
People who are considered high risk for exposure to the Hepatitis A virus should get vaccinated as soon as possible…
American Lung Association report finds Kentucky must do more to prevent, reduce tobacco use
Tobacco use remains the nation’s leading cause of preventable death and disease, taking an estimated 480,000 lives every year. This…
Health departments share CDC recommendations to address HIV among people who inject drugs
The region’s health departments have issued a statement jointly supporting Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations to address HIV concerns…
Life expectancy rises around globe as increased suicide, opioid crisis contribute to decrease in U.S.
By Mary Kuhlman Public News Service It’s no longer a secret that Americans are dying at an alarming rate from…
“Broken Promise’ report shows states spend too little of settlement money on smoking prevention
The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids and others have issued a 20th annual report, Broken Promises to our Children, which details…
More parents claiming religious exemption for children’s vaccinations; rises 59% after new state rule
Kentucky Health News More Kentucky children are not being immunized “for medical and religious reasons,” Ashleigh Mills reports for Spectrum…
CDC, Alzheimer’s Association release Healthy Brain Initiative Road Map, how to deal with dementia
In an effort to help state and local health departments address the growing Alzheimer’s crisis, the Centers for Disease Control…
Dr. O’dell Owens: Build community immunity; get flu vaccine, take precautions to protect all around you
Your newborn baby. A co-worker. Your elderly aunt. You could harm any of them if you gave them the flu….
CDC reports that smoking rates for adults in U.S. has reached historic low– 14%; young adults, 10%
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today reported that the cigarette smoking rates for adults in the United…
FDA approves painkiller 10 times stronger than fentanyl; UK doctor and other advisors objected
Kentucky Health News The Food and Drug Administration approved a powerful new painkiller Friday over the objections of a Kentucky…
Healthy Headlines: High cholesterol increases health risks, can often be managed with diet and exercise
You’ve got high cholesterol. Now what? What’s the best option to lower it? According to the Center for Disease Control,…
Dr. O’dell Owens: Nicotine is always unsafe for youth; we must be diligent in protecting them from tobacco
Smoking in the United States continues to decline, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting that 15.5% of…
Keven Moore: Southwest Airlines no longer serving peanuts — and many allergy sufferers are grateful
As of the first of this month, Southwest Airlines stopped serving peanuts on all flights, abandoning the snack that has…
Kentucky among worst states for children left in hot cars; why it happens and how to avoid it
By Mary Kuhlman Public News Service Temperatures continue to be hot and humid across Kentucky, and with that comes concerns…
Nicotine replacement therapy products available for Kentuckians who want to quit smoking
Kentuckians who want to quit smoking have at least two dozen sources for free and low-cost nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) products….
Do not eat this cereal: Kellogg’s Honey Smacks cereal recalled after multi-state salmonella outbreak
Kentucky Health News All Honey Smacks cereal has been recalled after a multi-state salmonella outbreak has been linked to the…
Author Karisa Moore continues to turn the page on her son’s suicide through new book
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune reporter Karisa Moore knows first-hand about the healing power of words – especially the right ones…
Mobile syringe access exchange unit to open week of July 23 at St. E locations in Newport, Covington
The Northern Kentucky Health Department will begin operating a mobile syringe access exchange program in Campbell County and Kenton County…
Almost half of Kentuckians 30 and older have advanced gum disease that can cause tooth loss
Kentucky Health News Half of Americans aged 30 and older have a disease of the gums called periodontitis, according to the Centers for…
Kentucky Health News: Celebrity suicides raise concerns; Kentucky rate higher than most states
“The suicides of fashion designer Kate Spade and celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain just days apart . . . have mental…