Do you feel nervous or stressed when talking to your doctor? These tips can help ease your anxiety
By Dr. Tess Smith-Thomas University of Kentucky No matter how old you are, talking to a doctor or nurse can…
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What parents should know to support their child’s mental health and emotional well-being
By Meghan L. Marsac University of Kentucky All children experience a range of feelings that can sometimes change quickly. It…
City of Silver Grove, NorthKey, UK Healthcare to partner for free health services event April 15
The City of Silver Grove, NorthKey Community Care, and University of Kentucky HealthCare’s TARGET 4 program will host a free…
Opinion – This Valentine’s Day, help show the kind of love that saves lives by showing up for those in need
By Dr. Sarah Geegan and Dr. Shannon Sauer-Zavala University of Kentucky Valentine’s Day is often associated with grand gestures —…
Q&A with UK Healthcare experts: How is winter sickness affecting Kentucky?
By Manuela Bianco Suarez University of Kentucky Healthcare This winter, low temperatures have impacted the state of Kentucky. One of…
UK Healthcare: What you should know before considering weight loss surgery
By Dr. Joshua Steiner University of Kentucky It’s a new year, which means it is time once again to make…
Increase in emergency department visits often comes with holidays, some hazards to avoid
By Dr. Zachary Warriner University of Kentucky The holiday season is a great time to gather with family and friends,…
Health: Insights from a child neurologist — understanding child epilepsy
By Zahra Haghighat University of Kentucky Epilepsy is a common but complex neurological disorder that impacts millions of people worldwide….
Autumn means wildfire season in Kentucky; how you can protect yourself from respiratory issues
By Dr. Jason Ballengee University of Kentucky It’s autumn in Kentucky and sometimes that crisp fall air can come with…
UK Healthcare reminding Kyians to remain vigilant as COVID cases increase across the Commonwealth
Dr. Takaaki Kobayashi University of Kentucky Recent headlines swirling about an uptick in local COVID-19 cases might bring back bad…
Open records request provides further details on University of Kentucky’s NCAA violations
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today A week ago, Kentucky announced a settlement agreement with the NCAA regarding violations within the…
A healthy diet plays a powerful role in boosting brain function; healthy foods for your mind
By Lauren Batey University of Kentucky Recent research has shown that our diet plays a crucial role in maintaining not…
Playing sports comes with risk, add a sports physical to your athlete’s pre-season checklist
By Dr. Scott Black University of Kentucky Improved physical fitness, learning to overcome adversity and the possibility of building lifelong…
Measels is highly contagious and potentially deadly; here’s how you can protect against the spread
Dr. Nicholas Van Sickels University of Kentucky Over two decades ago, measles – a highly contagious and potentially deadly childhood…
Measles is highly contagious and potentially deadly; here’s how you can protect against the spread
Dr. Nicholas Van Sickels University of Kentucky Over two decades ago, measles – a highly contagious and potentially deadly childhood…
Studies show Paxlovid, a medication proven effective in the treatment of COVID-19, is being underutilized
By Dr. Nicholas Van Sickels University of Kentucky A safe and effective medication designed to prevent mild-to-moderate COVID-19 infections from…
UK HealthCare: Tips on taking the madness out of March Madness — and reducing your stress
By Hayden Gooding UK HealthCare March is here and the madness has started. This month isn’t just stressful for players…
Roles reversed: St. Elizabeth emergency nurse, Terry Foster, rushed to UK HealthCare after heart attack
By Hayden Gooding University of Kentucky It was a normal day for registered nurse Terry Foster when he traveled to…
Health – Elham Ghahari: Glaucoma awareness — prevention, symptoms, and treatment
By Dr. Elham Ghahari University of Kentucky Glaucoma is a disease of the optic nerve that can cause vision loss….
Wear and tear on knees can take a toll resulting in pain, genicular artery embolization can offer relief
By Dr. Merve Ozen University of Kentucky Of all the joints in the body, the knees get the most wear…
Causes, signs and symptoms of infant botulism each and every parent should be aware of
By Dr. Sean Michael McTigue University of Kentucky You have probably heard of food-borne botulism illness in adults, but there…
Tackling physician shortage, University of Kentucky College of Medicine to graduate largest-ever class
By Allison Perry University of Kentucky In 2013, the Commonwealth of Kentucky Health Care Workforce Capacity Report announced a grim…