Flu season is underway; get your flu shot now; it’s even more important as COVID spreads, says NKHD
By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune health reporter Like it or not, flu season underway. Kentucky cases are already being reported and…
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Art Lander’s Outdoors: Most outbreaks of disease like covid-19 trace to consumption of wildlife in China
Coronaviruses (CoV) are a family of viruses common in animals that can cause human illness ranging from the symptoms of…
NIH clinical trial to treat coronavirus begins; hospitalized adults with virus enrolled in Nebraska
A randomized, controlled clinical trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the investigational antiviral remdesivir in hospitalized adults diagnosed…
Reports show importance of integrating oral health and primary care — especially when dentists are rare
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Three studies reported in the autumn edition of The Journal of Rural Health show…
SmartHealthToday: Experts at St. Elizabeth on high alert to track superbug — working to keep us safe
By SmartHealthToday Team Local hospitals are on high alert after the World Health Organization recently published its first ever list…
WHO says tax on sugary drinks, reduced prices for fruits, vegetables could decrease obesity
From the Rural Blog A 20 percent tax on sugary drinks would decrease obesity by 20 percent, says a report…
Jeff Rubin: Older adults are a vital asset in Kentucky; how can we create ‘age friendly’ communities?
The impact of aging is being felt by more and more communities across Kentucky, as it is across the nation….