Everything you should know about the most recent breast cancer screening guidelines
By Dr. Aurela Clark and Dr. Jennifer Wang University of Kentucky New draft recommendations released May 9 by the U.S….
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Lack of rain across the Commonwealth hampering corn growth, stressing pasture for livestock
By Aimee Nielson University of Kentucky Most of Kentucky has not received decent rain in more than two weeks. The…
Shift work can be harmful to your sleep schedule and mental health, here’s how you can find the balance
By Rebecca Honaker and Patrick Maloney University of Kentucky Many shift workers work outside of the typical 6 a.m. to…
Former University of Kentucky three-sport standout Charles ‘Cotton’ Nash passes away at 80
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today One of Kentucky’s legends, Charles “Cotton” Nash, passed away Tuesday at the age of 80….
John Calipari adds veteran NBA assistant coach John Welch to Kentucky basketball coaching staff
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky coach John Calipari added a veteran NBA assistant and offensive guru to his coaching…
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…
Keith Taylor: UK’s Memorial Coliseum will finally get a much-needed facelift, keeping piece of past intact
Memorial Coliseum is about to get a major upgrade and the University of Kentucky athletic officials should be applauded for…
Hiking is excellent exercise for the body, and mind, but it’s important to take proper safety precautions
By Dr. Jonathan Bronner University of Kentucky We are almost at that time of the year where everyone decides that…
Jay Miller: April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, time to honor our child protective service workers
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. It is during this time that families and communities recognize the importance of working…
Beechwood graduate, UK Junior Kotomi Yokokura creating change through education, advocacy
By Lindsey Piercy University of Kentucky What does it mean to be a changemaker? Kotomi Yokokura has been asking herself…
Naloxone can help save someone suffering overdose; what we all should know about this lifesaving drug
By Dr. Trish Freeman University of Kentucky Chances are you or someone close to you has been directly impacted by…
Incoming Wildcat Reed Sheppard knows what to expect at UK, and he’s no stranger to pressure
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Reed Sheppard knows what to expect when he begins his collegiate career at the University…
UK’s James B. Beam Institute introduces innovative teaching methods, authentic equipment for its teaching distillery
By Aimee Nielson University of Kentucky Getting a 30-foot-high column still inside the under-construction University of Kentucky distillery was…
Regular exercise has many health benefits, here’s how you can create a successful spring fitness plan
By Dr. Robert G. Hosey University of Kentucky Scientists have found that regular participation in aerobic exercise has been shown…
HPV vaccines can help prevent several types of cancers; debunking common misconceptions
Brooke Hudspeth University of Kentucky Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted virus that can cause genital cancers and…
Colorectal cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related death in KY, regular screening is key to prevention
Dr. Avinash Bhakta University of Kentucky Colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in Kentucky, and…
Examining the impact of cultural myths on Black people’s pain management in health care
By Dr. R. Kip Guy University of Kentucky To honor Black History Month in 2023, I decided to spend some…
KDA to co-host Kentucky Local Food Systems Summit March 29 at Kroger Field in Lexington
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) will again co-host the Kentucky Local Food Systems Summit March 29 at the University…
When it comes to children and online gaming, how much is too much, and how much is just right?
By Dr. Anthony Limperos University of Kentucky Technology is engrained in our daily lives. We use it to learn and…
Diverse group of five to join KY Journalism Hall of Fame March 31 at UK’s Gatton Student Center
The writer of one of the most deeply felt domestic stories of the Vietnam War, an early 20th-century civil rights…
Community Supported Agriculture Week Feb. 20-24 highlights direct-from-farm purchasing
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture has announced that Kentucky Proud, the official agricultural marketing brand of the state, will co-host…
The ketogenic diet may reduce or even eliminate seizures in epilepsy patients, here’s how it works
By Dr. G. Qutubuddin Khan University of Kentucky A very low-carb diet can make a big difference for children who…