Screening remains the best defense against lung cancer, here’s what to know
By Dr. Timothy Mullett University of Kentucky For many decades, Kentucky has been leading the nation in lung cancer incidence…
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Prostate cancer is one of most common cancers in men, here’s what you need to know
By Dr. Stephen Strup University of Kentucky Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting men and the…
It’s Men’s Health Month — and here is a reminder to take care of your health and schedule screenings
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Men’s Health Month in June is a reminder for men to think about their…
Charles Dietrich: Cervical cancer prevention is possible with increased screening and awareness
It is estimated that more than 14,000 women in the United States suffer from cervical cancer each year. Kentucky has…
State Department for Public Health recommends masks for unvaccinated students
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Department for Public Health has released new guidance on ways schools can help…
Healthy@school guidance issued for upcoming school year — and, yes, students should wear masks
The Kentucky Department for Public Health, in collaboration with the Kentucky Department of Education, issued the highly anticipated guidance for…
Kentucky Health Collaborative joins forces against lung cancer to diagnose more cases, earlier
By Andrea Slone University of Kentucky Kentucky Health Collaborative (KHC) Members are joining forces to bridge the gap between high-quality…
Lung cancer takes high toll in Kentucky — learn about screening options to catch it early
Lung cancer continues to take a toll on thousands of Kentuckians each year. Both the smoking rate and lung cancer…
Early detection, screenings is best protection against second leading cause of cancer deaths for women
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In Kentucky, breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among women….