Day: July 10, 2014
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Teens continue to use indoor tanning, in spite of risks; Ky. law lax
Kentucky teenagers are continuing to use indoor tanning in spite of the risks. Though tanning-bed use by children is illegal in 17 states and Washington, D.C., it is allowed in...
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Youth who participate in school sports have less stress and better mental health as young adults, Canadian study finds
According to new research published in the Journal of Adolescent Health, young people in Canada who participate in team sports in grades 8-12 experience less stress and have better mental...
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UK receives $3.75 million from CDC to use for colorectal cancer screening in Kentucky River’s headwater counties
The University of Kentucky Rural Cancer Prevention Center has received a $3.75 million, five-year grant renewal from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to use toward the prevention of...
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Kentucky ranks No. 4 in painkiller prescriptions; neighboring states are first, second and third
Powerful painkillers are a contributing factor in the the rising rate of overdose deaths in the U.S., especially in Kentucky, where officials have recommended more measures be taken to monitor...