Heavy smoking linked to unexplained stroke, especially in men and those aged 45-49
By Liberty Gilbert and Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News A recent study finds that people under the age of 50…
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American Lung Association report says Kentucky is not doing enough to prevent smoking and vaping
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern The American Lung Association gave Kentucky mostly failing grades when it comes to preventing tobacco…
Cigarette tax collections in KY dropped after last two tax increases; smoking rate declining
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Increasing state cigarette taxes has proven to be an effective policy to decrease smoking…
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…
NKY Health Department offers ways to decrease chances of contracting cancer — and offers help
Like so many others, Terrie Hall started smoking in high school. The former cheerleader saw her friends and family smoking,…
Bellevue follows lead of neighboring Dayton, takes first steps toward city-wide indoor smoking ban
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter The City of Bellevue listened to the first reading of an ordinance last month…
Doug Flora: Kentucky legislature can save lives by investing in tobacco prevention, cessation programs
As an oncologist, I see the devastating impact tobacco use has on Kentuckians far too often. In Kentucky, 24.2% of…
Mark Fleming: Early detection of peripheral arterial disease can help prevent more than just amputation
Early recognition and treatment of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) can prevent leg amputations, but it can also reduce a patient’s…
Kentucky ranks first in lung cancer cases, but screening, treatment, prevention are easier now
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Lung Cancer Awareness Month falls in November, but in Kentucky, the promotion of prevention…
Smokers can reduce (maybe erase) risk of dying of lung cancer by quitting at young age; younger better
Kentucky Health News Smoking’s negative health consequences are well known, but smokers can reduce ― or even erase ― their…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Grilling and smoking venison ideal for preparing this high-quality free-range meat
Editor’s Note: This is the final article in a three-part series on venison — grilling and smoking venison, a summertime…
Study finds electronic smoking devices don’t help smokers stay off combustable cigarettes
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Switching to electronic cigarettes doesn’t help smokers stay off traditional cigarettes, according to a…
Smoking during pregnancy can cause long-term problems for babies; stop smoking now
By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune health reporter Smoking during pregnancy affects how the baby takes in oxygen, how the baby develops…
State shows little progress in latest health rankings; we get less exercise, diabetes has increased
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky again ranks near the bottom in two big health measures: 48th for health…
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…
Commentary: Three reasons why health advocates just won’t leave ‘vape’ retailers, makers alone
By Ben Chandler, Terry Brooks, Ed.D., Ashli Watts and Brent Wright, M.D. Manufacturers and retailers who sell Juul and…
Smoking while pregnant: learn more about the risks and why you are putting yourself, baby at risk
By Nancy Baker Childmode For women, pregnancy is a perfect time to quit smoking. Smoking cessation during pregnancy will help…
Chamber Spotlight: Health affects the bottom line — just one reason the region needs to get healthier
By Hannah Carver NKyTribune reporter Kentucky is a place that nearly 4.5 million people call home. It’s a Commonwealth full…
American Lung Association report finds Kentucky must do more to prevent, reduce tobacco use
Tobacco use remains the nation’s leading cause of preventable death and disease, taking an estimated 480,000 lives every year. This…
UK researchers find a mother’s smoking during pregnancy increases risk of child’s obesity
By Laura Wright University of Kentucky University of Kentucky researchers have identified a potential cellular mechanism that connects a mother’s smoking while…
CDC reports that smoking rates for adults in U.S. has reached historic low– 14%; young adults, 10%
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today reported that the cigarette smoking rates for adults in the United…
Interact for Health seeking proposals for funding to reduce tobacco use, secondhand smoke
Exposure to secondhand smoke can have a negative impact on a child’s health. Thus, the 2017 Child Well-Being Survey asked…
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