US FDA approves first drug to slow progression of Alzheimer’s disease, opens door for Medicare to pay
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted full approval for the first drug to slow…
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New report shows how domestic violence is handled by courts, law enforcement at local, regional levels
Kentucky Health News “Kentucky has long had a problem with domestic violence,” the Lexington Herald-Leader reports. “A 2012 survey found that 45%…
Leapfrog Group ranks 61 acute-care KY hospitals; St. Elizabeth Healthcare-Ft. Thomas among 4 getting As
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Most of the Kentucky hospitals graded on a nonprofit group’s twice-a-year report card for…
Beshear seeks firm rules on how $842 million opioid settlement is spent; Cameron appointee says no
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky’s local and state governments continue to reap more millions from settlements with drug…
Newly dominant COVID variant may evade antibodies, but not seen as likely to cause more serious disease
With a new subvariant of the novel coronavirus now dominant in the U.S., vaccinated people may be more likely to…
Kentucky again 43rd in America’s Health Rankings, scoring lowest in behavior and health outcomes
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News After not ranking states for two years due to the pandemic, America’s Health Rankings…
Flu has killed 27 adults and two children in Kentucky so far this season; activity continues to increase
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky’s latest flu report showed a smaller jump in cases than in previous weeks,…
Handshakes have returned, like many pre-pandemic norms, but with a COVID note of caution
After a long hiatus of virtual meetings, business travel, in-person conferences and corporate retreats are becoming the norm again –…
New 988 behavioral-health crisis hotline number goes live July 16; Ky. plans large-scale rollout in 2023
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Starting Saturday, July 16, the new behavioral-health crisis hotline number will be 988, much…
Omicron BA.5 subvariant now dominant strain of virus in U.S., expected to cause new surge
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News As coronavirus cases continue to tick up in Kentucky, a new Omicron subvariant, reported…
Ticks are active in Ky. year-round, but this is prime time and they are getting more active and dangerous
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Public-health officials say ticks are emerging earlier and staying active longer because of changes…
Report shows Kentucky had second highest increase in deaths from alcohol, drugs and suicide in 2020
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News In the first year of the pandemic, the United States experienced the highest-ever combined…
Booster needed to protect against Omicron; infection may provide immunity, but docs say booster is better
If you haven’t gotten a booster shot following your “full vaccination” with the Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines against COVID-19, you…
COVID-19 shots for children under 5 coming soon in KY, as FDA authorizes use of Moderna, Pfizer vaccine
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News COVID-19 vaccinations for children between the ages of 6 months to 5 years are…
Kentucky lawmakers discuss ways to help families struggling through baby formula shortage
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News As Kentucky families struggle to find baby formula for their infants and no immediate…
Studies show reducing your child’s screen time can help them be more physically active
Reducing screen time seems to encourage children to be more physically active, but it’s unclear whether it can help them…
FDA chief says baby formula shortage to remain through late July as impact in Kentucky worsens
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The baby formula shortage continues to worsen in Kentucky, with the state’s out-of-stock rate…
Appalachian counties continue to dominate lowest level of County Health Rankings in Kentucky
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The annual County Health Rankings & Roadmaps report, showing how the health status of…
State’s COVID surge continues but at slower rate; vaccines for children lining up for approval
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky’s surge in coronavirus cases continued last week, at a slightly slower rate than the…
DEA says fentanyl, an addictive synthetic opioid, causes unprecedented overdose deaths; teens at risk
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News In response to increase in overdose deaths caused by fentanyl, a highly addictive synthetic…
New Food and Drug Administration head says ‘Misinformation is now our leading cause of death’
Newly confirmed Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Robert Califf says “the issue that keeps him up at night… is the…
Tick season is on the horizon; ten percent carry debilitating disease, quick action is key to prevention
Kentucky Health News Ticks are a threat in Kentucky year-round, but especially in the summer months. The next time one…