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Kentucky accounts for about half the cases in an odd, 5-state outbreak of E. coli; here are precautions

April 8, 2019April 7, 20190

Kentucky Health News Kentucky has about half of the cases in an outbreak of infections from a strain of E….

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Older Kentuckians demanding lower prescription drug prices; AARP wants legislation

April 6, 2019April 5, 20190

Public News Service AARP members in Kentucky are calling on lawmakers to stop price-gouging by pharmaceutical companies.  

New surveys from the Centers…

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Northern Kentucky Health Department successfully achieves national reaccreditation

March 30, 2019March 29, 20190

The Northern Kentucky Health Department is proud to announce its recognition as one of the first public health departments to…

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Kentucky sets stage for legalization of medical marijuana for certain medical conditions

March 12, 2019March 11, 20192

By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Kentucky lawmakers have taken the first steps toward legalizing medical marijuana. House Bill 136…

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Flu activity is widespread in Kentucky, says DPH; 44 flu-related deaths reported; not too late to get a shot

March 9, 2019March 8, 20190

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

February 19, 2019February 18, 20191

Public News Service The Kentucky House will now consider a bill that passed unanimously in the Senate. Senate Bill 1…

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DPH continues to promote Hepatitis A vaccination; statewide outbreak continues, more deaths reported

February 10, 2019February 9, 20190

People who are considered high risk for exposure to the Hepatitis A virus should get vaccinated as soon as possible…

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American Lung Association report finds Kentucky must do more to prevent, reduce tobacco use

January 31, 2019January 30, 20190

Tobacco use remains the nation’s leading cause of preventable death and disease, taking an estimated 480,000 lives every year. This…

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Health departments share CDC recommendations to address HIV among people who inject drugs

January 23, 2019January 22, 20190

The region’s health departments have issued a statement jointly supporting Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations to address HIV concerns…

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Life expectancy rises around globe as increased suicide, opioid crisis contribute to decrease in U.S.

January 10, 2019January 9, 20191

By Mary Kuhlman Public News Service It’s no longer a secret that Americans are dying at an alarming rate from…

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“Broken Promise’ report shows states spend too little of settlement money on smoking prevention

December 15, 2018December 14, 20180

The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids and others have issued a 20th annual report, Broken Promises to our Children, which details…

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More parents claiming religious exemption for children’s vaccinations; rises 59% after new state rule

December 9, 2018December 8, 20180

Kentucky Health News More Kentucky children are not being immunized “for medical and religious reasons,” Ashleigh Mills reports for Spectrum…

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CDC, Alzheimer’s Association release Healthy Brain Initiative Road Map, how to deal with dementia

November 27, 2018November 26, 20180

In an effort to help state and local health departments address the growing Alzheimer’s crisis, the Centers for Disease Control…

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Dr. O’dell Owens: Build community immunity; get flu vaccine, take precautions to protect all around you

November 15, 2018November 14, 20180

Your newborn baby. A co-worker. Your elderly aunt. You could harm any of them if you gave them the flu….

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CDC reports that smoking rates for adults in U.S. has reached historic low– 14%; young adults, 10%

November 10, 2018November 8, 20180

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today reported that the cigarette smoking rates for adults in the United…

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FDA approves painkiller 10 times stronger than fentanyl; UK doctor and other advisors objected

November 5, 2018November 4, 20180

Kentucky Health News The Food and Drug Administration approved a powerful new painkiller Friday over the objections of a Kentucky…

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Healthy Headlines: High cholesterol increases health risks, can often be managed with diet and exercise

September 19, 2018September 19, 20180

You’ve got high cholesterol. Now what? What’s the best option to lower it? According to the Center for Disease Control,…

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Dr. O’dell Owens: Nicotine is always unsafe for youth; we must be diligent in protecting them from tobacco

September 16, 2018September 15, 20180

Smoking in the United States continues to decline, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting that 15.5% of…

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Keven Moore: Southwest Airlines no longer serving peanuts — and many allergy sufferers are grateful

August 23, 2018August 21, 20180

As of the first of this month, Southwest Airlines stopped serving peanuts on all flights, abandoning the snack that has…

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Kentucky among worst states for children left in hot cars; why it happens and how to avoid it

August 19, 2018August 17, 20180

By Mary Kuhlman Public News Service Temperatures continue to be hot and humid across Kentucky, and with that comes concerns…

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Nicotine replacement therapy products available for Kentuckians who want to quit smoking

August 17, 2018August 16, 20180

Kentuckians who want to quit smoking have at least two dozen sources for free and low-cost nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) products….

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Do not eat this cereal: Kellogg’s Honey Smacks cereal recalled after multi-state salmonella outbreak

July 15, 2018July 14, 20180

Kentucky Health News All Honey Smacks cereal has been recalled after a multi-state salmonella outbreak has been linked to the…

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