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…
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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…
4-H youth activity: Make a bird feeder, enjoy the variety of birds, count them for Project Feeder Watch
By Laurie Thomas, Owen Prim, and Ashley Osborne Campbell County Extension Service Young people can enjoy their natural environment, despite…
A familiar symbol of the holiday season, poinsettias have a long and interesting history
By Rick Durham Campbell County Extension Service With their bright red, pink or white leaves, poinsettias herald the approach of…
University of Kentucky psychologist offers practical solutions for managing hectic holiday season
By Lindsey Piercy University of Kentucky As jolly as we all want it to be, the holiday season can also…
New mobile clinic rolls across state to deliver children’s services to underserved areas
By Hilary Brown University of Kentucky Far too often, children and teens can’t get to Lexington to get the specialized…
UK placekicker Matt Ruffalo gets Schnellenberger MVP Award in UK’s 26-13 win over Louisville
Kentucky senior placekicker Matt Ruffalo was perfect on the night, kicking two extra points and a career-high four fields goals,…
As concerns about listeria return to the headlines, here’s what to know about infection and food recalls
By Dr. Sarah D’Orazio University of Kentucky Listeria is in the news again – sometimes you’re warned against a particular…
There is no vaccine to protect against hepatitis C, getting tested could save your life
By Dr. Takako Schaninger University of Kentucky The hepatitis vaccines you receive as a child don’t protect you from getting…
Jay Miller: November is National Adoption Month — Let’s work to find a forever family for every child
Every child, no matter the context, needs a permanent family. Having been in out-of-home care myself, I can personally attest…
UK student, Beechwood grad facing charges after altercation with dorm employee, use of racial slurs
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A University of Kentucky student was arrested and faces several criminal charges after an online…
Exercise is important, especially as we age; create healthy habits and develop a daily routine
Dr. Dee Dlugonski University of Kentucky As you age, it is important to create healthy habits and make exercise a…
As temperatures cool, homes become a magnet for pests; prepare for the fall invasion with these tips
By Jonathan Larson University of Kentucky As temperatures go down this fall, you may notice more insects around your home. Insects often retreat indoors to…
Amye Bensenhaver: UK, admonished by Supreme Court, at center of another open records controversy
Nineteen months after the University of Kentucky was admonished by the state Supreme Court for its “wholly inadequate” denial of…
Loud sporting events and concerts can result in hearing loss, here are three ways to prevent damage
Dr. Anne Olson University of Kentucky When we think of fall, sporting events and concerts come to mind. Though these…
UK Notebook: Basketball Wildcats ranked No. 4 in first AP poll; football’s DeAndre Square honored
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky will open the season as one of the top-ranked teams in the nation. The…