What you should know about hypertension, one of the leading causes of chronic kidney disease
By Dr. Makayla Nelson and Dr. Katherine Donaldson University of Kentucky Almost half of adults in America — or about…
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How to protect your children and yourself following Kentucky’s first verified case of measles in two years
By Dr. Nicholas Van Sickels University of Kentucky Over two decades ago, measles — a highly contagious and potentially deadly…
Norovirus is on the rise across Kentucky, here’s how to recognize symptoms and avoid infection
By Dr. Nicholas Van Sickels University of Kentucky Have you washed your hands recently? Proper handwashing is the number one…
Kidney stones are common, here’s what you should know about symptoms and prevention
By Dr. Peter Sawaya University of Kentucky Kidney stones are common. In the US, one in 11 individuals will be…
In many cases, liver cancer is preventable; here are steps you can take to reduce the risk
By Dr. Joseph Kim University of Kentucky Liver cancer is the sixth leading cause cancer death in the U.S. The…
Change of seasons brings increase in outdoor chores; how to avoid and treat eye injuries from fall cleanup
By Dr. Andrew Pearson University of Kentucky When the leaves start changing, we know fall is here, and with it…
Minor cuts and scrapes are a part of summer, here’s how you can best treat them at home
By Julie Elder University of Kentucky Minor cuts and scrapes are common and can usually be treated and monitored at…
How to have a sun-safe summer by protecting your skin while spending time outdoors
By Dr. John D’Orazio University of Kentucky Spending time outside in the summer is a great way to stay active,…
With ‘trauma season’ upon us, make safety a priority during those summertime outdoor activities
By Dr. Andrew Bernard University of Kentucky Warm weather is upon us which means longer days, time spent outdoors, the…
With more than 2000 kids awaiting organ transplants, time – and organ size – are critical
Dr. Meera Gupta University of Kentucky Nearly 100,000 Americans are waiting for a life-saving organ. More than 2,000 of those…
Promoting a healthy heart and the right amount of exercise during Heart Month this February
By Dr. Marc Paranzino University of Kentucky February is Heart Month, a time to focus on our cardiovascular well-being and…
Antibiotics can save lives, but they’re not the right treatment for all ailments; what you should know
University of Kentucky In the U.S., more than 2.8 million antimicrobial-resistant infections occur each year. Antimicrobials – a group of…
A new less invasive procedure offers alternative to traditional treatment for uterine fibroids
Dr. Mark Hoffman University of Kentucky Uterine fibroids, noncancerous tumors that develop in the uterus, are very common. Most of…
Focusing on one activity, or ‘sports specialization,’ in young athletes can do more harm than good
By Dr. Ben Wilson University of Kentucky “Sports specialization” is a topic that’s come to the forefront in recent years,…
Acupuncture can be an effective non-medication treatment; here’s how it may benefit you
By Dennis Kim and Norah Charles University of Kentucky Acupuncture involves the insertion of needles on specific points of the…
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…
Some cancer treatments can cause heart-related issues even after completion, early detection is key
By Dr. Amit Arbune University of Kentucky Patients with cancer often experience well-known, common side effects, such as hair loss…
Quitting smoking is a popular New Year’s resolution, medication can make it easier to achieve
Dr. Audrey Darville University of Kentucky Most people who smoke attempt to quit at least once a year, so it’s…
Make those New Year’s resolutions stick with some simple changes to your nutrition plan
By Shorus M. Minella University of Kentucky New year, new you, right? It’s the time of year when we all…
It’s important to keep safety in mind when shopping for kids this holiday season
By Sherri Hannan University of Kentucky Approximately 50 percent of all toy purchases occur between the Friday after Thanksgiving and…
Helping adolescents who are struggling with eating disorders during the holiday season
By Dr. Alyssa Briggs and Kari Gerth University of Kentucky As we move into the holiday season, let’s take time…
As the new school year begins, know the symptoms and ways to avoid highly contagious pink eye
By Dr. Seema Capoor University of Kentucky As children head back to school, there are many illnesses that you should…
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