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May is Women’s Health Month — here are ways to ensure wellness

May 8, 2025May 8, 20250

By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News May is Women’s Health Month, and the focus of the month’s women’s health initiative…

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Kentucky was well represented at the four-day Rx and Illicit Drug Summit in Nashville

April 29, 2025April 28, 20250

By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Following a panel featuring several Kentucky congressmen, Attorney General Russell Coleman delivered a keynote…

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Heavy smoking linked to unexplained stroke, especially in men and those aged 45-49

April 5, 2025April 4, 20250

By Liberty Gilbert and Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News A recent study finds that people under the age of 50…

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Gov. Beshear says he will challenge funding cuts to health-related grant program in Kentucky

April 1, 2025March 31, 20250

By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky’s health departments are set to lose nearly $150 million in health-related grants after the…

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Looking for tips on healthier snacks — Washington Post publishes nutrition labels for you

March 24, 2025March 23, 20250

By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News If you have been wondering what the healthiest snacks are, Anahad O’Connor with The…

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Expert says COVID-19 mRNA vaccine is ‘safe and effective,’ as Senate Bill 177 languishes

March 17, 2025March 17, 20250

By Khushi Arora Kentucky Health News A bill that would have banned schools and workplaces from requiring a COVID-19 vaccine…

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With just days left in KY’s legislative session, here’s a roundup of health-related bills awaiting final passage

March 11, 2025March 10, 20250

By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News With just days left in the General Assembly’s short, odd-year session, many health-related bills…

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Study looks at benefits, risks to popular weight-loss drugs; Kentucky leads nation in use of them

January 28, 2025January 27, 20250

By Melissa Patrick and Liberty Gilbert Kentucky Health News Whether it is prescribed for diabetes or weight loss, Ozempic and…

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FDA bans Red Dye No. 3 from foods, drugs, beverages; lauded as win for public health

January 24, 2025January 23, 20250

By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has banned Red Dye No. 3 from food, beverages and drugs….

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Kentucky has ‘very high’ rate of respiratory illness — when to seek medical help

January 22, 2025January 21, 20250

By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky is seeing a “very high” rate of respiratory illness,  especially among children. “We…

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In bitter cold, here how to protect yourself and loved ones from hypothermia and carbon monoxide poisoning

January 8, 2025January 8, 20250

By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News As Kentucky faces bitterly cold weather as part of the first major winter storm…

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Order your free at-home COVID-19 tests now from federal government — here’s how

October 5, 2024October 4, 20247

By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentuckians can now order free at-home COVID-19 test kits from the federal government and…

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Food safety: After power outage, here are steps to assure safety of refrigerated, frozen foods

October 1, 2024September 30, 20240

By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Hurricane Helene brought power outages across the state, which means Kentuckians need to be…

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Coalition of 42 state attorneys general call for for surgeon general’s warning on social media platforms

September 17, 2024September 17, 20240

By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman announced that Kentucky is part of a bi-partisan coalition…

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Nationwide, youth e-cigarette use drops to the lowest level in a decade

September 10, 2024September 9, 20240

By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News A half million fewer young people vaped this year than last, according to an…

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State receives nearly 5,000 applications for medical cannabis business licenses

September 9, 2024September 8, 20240

By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Nearly 5,000 medical cannabis business license applications have been submitted to Kentucky’s Office of…

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New study finds even light drinking linked to cancer deaths among older adults

September 6, 2024September 5, 20240

By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News A new study found that even light drinking was linked to an increase in…

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Medical cannabis is on the ballot in more than 100 cities/counties in Kentucky

September 3, 2024September 2, 20241

By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News More than 100 cities and counties have opted for a ballot referendum in November…

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State’s vaccination rates below national average; campaigns start for school openings

July 30, 2024July 29, 20241

By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News With just weeks left before school starts, it’s time to make sure your school-aged…

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New state health laws in effect; Beshear says lack of funding leaves Kratom in limbo

July 22, 2024July 21, 20240

By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News A number of new state health laws took effect July 15, ranging from measures…

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34 counties — including 3 NKY counties — have whooping cough cases, highest since 2016-17

July 21, 2024July 20, 20240

By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News  In about a month, cases of whooping cough in Kentucky increased nearly 82%, indicating…

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Cigarette tax collections in KY dropped after last two tax increases; smoking rate declining

July 15, 2024July 14, 20240

By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Increasing state cigarette taxes has proven to be an effective policy to decrease smoking…

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