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…
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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…
New study shows region’s children are generally healthy, but disparities reported by income and race
Parents in the Greater Cincinnati region report that their children are in excellent or very good overall health, according to…
KHIP: Historic shift in perceptions and most Kentucky adults now believe addiction is a disease
The most recent Kentucky Health Issues Poll (KHIP) found that 7 in 10 Kentucky adults believe that addiction is a…
April is Minority Health Month in Kentucky; health status report reveals alarming statistics
Governor Matt Bevin has proclaimed April as Minority Health Month in Kentucky. The Department of Public Health (DPH), within the…
Rural Blog: Appalachia at high risk of HIV, hep C, but many factors hamper testing, monitoring, treatment
Bloodborne diseases like HIV and hepatitis C are an increasing threat to public health in Appalachia, but the stigma associated…
Coalition for Smoke-Free Tomorrow says $1 tax will actually reduce impact of smoking on health
A Coalition of more than 150 organizations is calling on the Kentucky legislature to help reduce smoking rates among low-income…
Northern Kentucky Chamber Eggs ‘N Issues tackles the challenges of addiction in the workplace
Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The topic for the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Eggs ‘N Issues discussion Tuesday morning…
Smart Health: It’s a bad year nationwide for flu, pregnant women should take extra precautions
In 13 years of monitoring influenza, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that, as of January 6,…
Some dining tips for those who have diabetes, a disease affecting 460,000 Kentuckians
Food and festivities that are part of the holiday season can make it hard to eat healthy, especially if you…
Commentary: Breath of fresh air — and better oral health too — are benefits of a Smoke-Free Kentucky
By Dr. Laura Hancock Jones, Dr. O. Wayne Mortensen and Rick Whitehouse Coalition for a Smoke-Free Tomorrow Most of us,…
Winter is here and cold weather can be deadly; the CDC offers helpful advice to stay warm and safe
NKyTribune staff Winter is in full swing and frigid temperatures are expected throughout the region for several days. The U.S….
Report finds states using only a small percentage of 1998 settlement on efforts to reduce tobacco use
“Broken Promises to Our Children: A State-by-State Look at the 1998 Tobacco Settlement 19 Years Later,” was released Wednesday. Its…
USDA halts program to reduce salt in school lunches; experts says sale levels ‘dangerously high’
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service has announced that it’s halting an Obama-era plan to gradually reduce…
AG Beshear: We Must Not Be Silent About Domestic Violence, KY rate higher than national average
The rate of domestic related violence in Kentucky is higher than the national average. According to a Centers for Disease…
KY Department of Public Health confirms two flu cases in state, advises getting the flu shot
The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) has received reports of two laboratory-confirmed influenza cases, indicating the presence of flu…
Simple medication errors contribute to Kentucky’s high rate of death due to drug overdoses
By Clark Kebodeaux Special to the NKyTribune According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Kentucky ranks third in…