Day: August 4, 2014
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University of Louisville gets $14.7 million federal grant to develop tobacco protein for HIV and AIDS prevention
Researchers from the University of Louisville are leading an international effort to develop a gel from tobacco plants that will contain a specific protein to prevent the transmission of HIV....
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Leaders in health care and education meet on child obesity and what can be done about it, and not just in the schools
By Al Cross Kentucky Health News Children who are physically active are likely to be better learners, but not enough Kentucky schools seem to put that knowledge into practice, speakers...
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Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation and Verizon team up to help certain patients with chronic diseases monitor their health
Verizon and the Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation have teamed up to help select patients who have a chronic disease manage their condition from home, according to a press release from KentuckyOne...
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Prevention and preparation is the key to a productive year at school for kids with asthma (and that’s 1 in 10 students)
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News As the beginning of a new school year approaches, parents of children with asthma and allergies need to make sure that not only does...