Diabetes: If you’re prediabetic, you can manage your diet, get more exercise, be kind to your pancreas
Second of a 3-part series By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune reporter Millions of Americans do not know that they are prediabetic,…
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Diabetes: It’s preventable but a leading cause of death; know warning signs, make lifestyle changes
First of a 3-part series By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune reporter Type 2 diabetes was the 7th leading cause of death…
Great American Smokeout is first step (start with day one) then choose a program that works for you
By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune health reporter Quitting smoking and tobacco products is hard. That is why the Northern Kentucky Health…
Flu season is underway; get your flu shot now; it’s even more important as COVID spreads, says NKHD
By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune health reporter Like it or not, flu season underway. Kentucky cases are already being reported and…
Covington, Boone schools announce remote-only learning as both counties are in red zones for COVID
The superintendent of Covington Independent Public Schools announced that remote-only learning will stay in play until January and the superintendent…
Northern Kentucky Health District warns of ‘critical situation’ as COVID cases increase; wear your mask
By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune reporter The rampant spread of COVID is putting Northern Kentucky in a critical situation. “This has…
Beshear, NKY Health warn of ‘dangerous time’; offer Thanksgiving guidance, warn of big gatherings
Gov. Andy Beshear encouraged Kentucky families to be safe this Thanksgiving, especially in light of the newest federal report for…
With Kenton, Campbell counties in red zone, Beshear reports 1,942 new cases, 15 deaths, 6.19% positivity
As Kenton and Campbell County are in red zones and on the list of six counties with most cases, Gov….
Interact for Health releases Northern Kentucky results from Greater Cincinnati Adult Tobacco Survey
Interact for Health has released the Northern Kentucky results from the 2018 Greater Cincinnati Adult Tobacco Survey following their virtual…
‘Tobacco Use in Northern Kentucky’ report focus of Interact for Health virtual event on Oct. 12
In the last 50 years, smoking rates across the U.S. have dropped by more than half. But progress in certain…
‘No mask, no service’ as Covington bars, restaurants aim to protect staff, keep local economy open
“We don’t want to go backward.” As the number of COVID-19 cases steadily rises across the country and some governors…
Beshear reports 413 COVID-19 cases, 5 deaths; objects to AG Cameron’s efforts to thwart protections
Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on the state’s ongoing efforts to fight the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) as cases continue…
NKU is ‘Moving Forward’ with plans for safe, healthy and student-ready opening for fall semester
Staff report Northern Kentucky University is “Moving Forward” with fall planning in an environment driven by the COVID-19 pandemic and…
NKY has 15 new COVID cases, 2 deaths; state has 164 cases, 20 deaths; Beshear talks reopening
As of Tuesday afternoon, the NKY Health Department has reported 15 additional cases of COVID-19 and two deaths in Northern…
CVG provides update on travel, services, cleaning standards; badgeholder tests positive for COVID-19
For the well-being of its passengers and employees, the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is committed to operating a safe…
COVID-19 takes seven more Kentucky lives; there are four new cases in NKY, 114 total in KY — stay at home!
Staff report As of Tuesday afternoon, 4 additional cases of COVID-19 have been identified in Northern Kentucky, for a total…
State confirms 42 new cases with NKY having eight more including one death; remain Healthy at Home
Staff report As of 4:30 p.m. Monday, eight additional cases of COVID-19 and one death have been identified in Northern…
Three more cases of COVID-19 identified in NKy and 49 statewide; ‘assume everyone you see has it’
Staff report As of Sunday afternoon, three additional cases of COVID-19 have been identified in Northern Kentucky, for a total…
First COVID-19 related death in Northern Kentucky; governor reports 92 new cases statewide
Staff report The first patient identified with COVID-19 in Northern Kentucky has died. The patient, a resident of Kenton County,…
Two new cases of COVID-19 in Northern Kentucky; NKY Health advises, ‘stay healthy at home’
Two (2) additional cases of COVID-19 have been identified in Northern Kentucky today, for a total of 12 cases, according…
Fifth case of COVID-19, 33-year-old female, identified in Kenton County, cases appear to be unconnected
A fifth case of COVID-19 has been identified in Kenton County. The individual is a 33-year-old female. She is in…
Three additional cases of COVID-19 in Kenton County; efforts underway to trace contacts
Three additional cases of COVID-19 have been identified in Kenton County. The individuals are a 32-year-old male, a 96-year-old male,…