Month: June 2011
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Legislators question if Medicaid is ready for managed care
“State lawmakers on Thursday questioned whether the state has the resources and expertise to oversee moving the $6 billion Medicaid program to private, for-profit managed care companies,” Beth Musgrave of...
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Nine breast cancer programs get total of $360,000 from Komen
Nine programs in Central and Eastern Kentucky will share $360,000 for breast cancer screening, treatment, education and patient navigation. The grants go to breast cancer-specific projects of the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department; the...
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Heartburn on the rise, driven by overeating; avoid minty antacids
As overeating has become more common, Americans have been suffering from a lot more heartburn, the American Gastroenterology Association has found. About 25 million people say they experience daily symptoms...
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EPA says DEET is safe for fighting off skeeters when used correctly; some natural alternatives are also effective
Though April showers did bring May flowers, May’s seemingly constant rain also grew something else in Kentucky: mosquitoes — and lots of them. To protect oneself from the irritating suckers (Getty Images),...
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Kentucky and other states slow to adopt health-law mandates
Though it’s one of the centerpieces of the new health care law, most states have not taken steps to establish a health insurance exchange, and that incluides Kentucky. The exchanges...
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On 30th anniversary of AIDS detection, it is no longer a death sentence, but Kentuckians die because they delay testing
Though life expectancy for people living with AIDS has improved, the disease “remains a serious health threat, with Kentucky’s minorities and poor being affected in disproportionate numbers,” reports the Lexington...
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Ten counties getting $5,400 each for farm-to-school programs
More than $50,000 in grants were awarded to Kentucky school districts this week to start or expand farm-to-school programs, an effort meant to support local farmers and get healthier meals...
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Teens don’t need sports drinks unless they are playing sports, and shouldn’t consume energy drinks, experts say
Though teens are increasingly consuming sports and energy drinks, the beverages don’t offer them any benefits, a report contends. In fact, teens should only consume sports drinks like Gatorade if...
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Plate is replacing food pyramid as guide to a balanced diet
A segmented plate is the U.S. Department of Agriculture‘s new icon for what to eat. It will replace the long-used food pyramid, which critics say is confusing. It makes clear a...
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Retiring Boyle County health director has played important roles in the community; many of his counterparts do likewise
The man behind Danville’s smoke-free ordinance is stepping down from his position as Boyle County’s public health director. “I’ve got a 100-acre farm and I plan to pursue those interests...