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…
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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…
Terry Birdwhistle, distinguished historian and former head of UK libraries, dies after brief illness at 72
By Jay Blanton University of Kentucky Terry L. Birdwhistell – former Dean of Libraries and William T. Young Endowed Chair…
Research is an important part of improving healthcare; learn how you can participate
By Denece Forenback University of Kentucky We’ve heard a lot about health research in recent years during the pandemic. Health…
What you should know about diabetic retinopathy and how to prevent its devastating effects
By Dr. Joseph Brown University of Kentucky Diabetes is a disease so prevalent in the United States that it is…
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…
UK offering online, in-person workshops to help Kentucky teachers expand Holocaust education
By Lindsey Piercy University of Kentucky Teachers across the Commonwealth have the opportunity to enhance K-12 Holocaust education through a…
UK sports psychologist talks about the mental impact on fans, athletes of witnessing Damar Hamlin injury
By Amanda Nelson University of Kentucky Shocked teammates and fans watched as Damar Hamlin, a football player for the Buffalo…
Livestock owners warned of cold stress emergency as bitter winter weather moves through region
By Aimee Nielson University of Kentucky A pre-Christmas blast of arctic air will drop Kentucky temperatures into the single digits,…
Your health: University of Kentucky immunologist shares tips on staying healthy during holiday’s resurgence of sickness
By Lindsay Travis University of Kentucky This holiday season Kentuckians of all ages continue to deal with a trifecta in…
Your health: At this wonderful time of the year, be aware of the toll on your mental wellness
By Gopalkumar Rakesh University of Kentucky For many, the holiday season is not always the most wonderful time of year….
UK trustees approve construction of new cancer center and advanced ambulatory complex
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees has approved construction of the new UK HealthCare…