One-third of Kentuckians are prediabetic, this simple quiz can help you determine your risk
By Tami Ross University of Kentucky About 1 in 3 Kentuckians have prediabetes and often go undiagnosed due to a…
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UK Health: Looking at heart disease in a new light – using PET scans for cardiac imaging
By Dr. Talal Alnabelsi University of Kentucky When it comes to diagnostic imaging of your heart – such as MRI,…
Promoting a healthy heart and the right amount of exercise during Heart Month this February
By Dr. Marc Paranzino University of Kentucky February is Heart Month, a time to focus on our cardiovascular well-being and…
KY Health Department offers ways to protect your heart during American Heart Month
It’s tough being a teenager. The drama. Trying to find a place to fit in. Hormonal changes. For Tonya, the…
As COVID subsidies come to an end, Kentuckians encouraged to focus on healthy lifestyle changes
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service The “Raise Your Guard” Campaign is encouraging Kentuckians to be more physically active, minimize…
Daniel Brunner: The health disparity of heart disease among Black Kyians should be a priority all year long
In February, we commemorate both American Heart Month and Black History Month, which presents an opportunity for us to raise…
Recent genetic and medical study concludes no amount of alcohol is good for heart health
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Although observational studies have indicated that moderate alcohol consumption is good for your heart,…
Shorus Minella: The new year offers a new start, and the chance begin the path to more healthful eating
For many, the start of a new year is the perfect chance for a fresh start with your health and…
COVID drove death rates and drop in life expectancy of two years, according to CDC data for 2020
COVID-19 claimed hundreds of thousands of lives in the United States in 2020, driving a record increase in the death…
Can trees heal heart disease? The Green Heart Project in Louisville is researching that question
By Hayley Robb Building Kentucky Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. and globally. Louisville has…
It’s a Happy Father’s Day when a son’s homework saves dad’s life; Hunter and Greg Brown celebrate
By Berry Craig Special to NKyTribune Father’s Day is extra-special for one Lexington family this year. Greg Brown is alive…
Most women with heart disease just don’t get enough exercise; it’s the #1 killer of women in the U.S.
Kentucky Health News More than half of women in the United States with heart disease aren’t getting enough physical activity,…
Appalachian residents more likely to die from smoking-related diseases; how to stop smoking
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News It’s well documented that people in Appalachia die sooner than other Americans, and are…
KY Health News: Half of U.S. adults don’t know symptoms of heart attacks; KY high in heart attacks
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News About 50 percent of American adults don’t know the five common symptoms of a…
Study finds genes linked to body’s use of cholestrol, fat and heart disease increase risk of Alzheimer’s
A study of more than 1.5 million people found that some of the genes that increase the risk for heart…
SmartHealthToday: First, eat breakfast; second, it’s never too late to make changes for good health
By Kristen Mees SmartHealthToday Breakfast is the most important meal of the day — right? Everyone has read articles that…
SmartHealthToday: Don’t let a stroke stop you from doing what you love — but know how to lower risk
It’s time to step up the battle to prevent strokes, the number one cause of serious disability for adults, according…
Dr. Rajeev Kurapati: Some risk factors for stroke cannot be changed, but here are six that can
Four. That’s how many Americans die every minute from a stroke. Stroke, the fourth leading cause of death in the…