Month: May 2016
-
Doctor speaks up about battle with depression, leading cause of disability for people 15-44; only 20% with symptoms are treated
By Danielle Ray Kentucky Health News Pitman (Paducah Sun photo) Dr. Jay Pitman knows what it’s like to feel isolated. Pitman spoke out about his battle with depression in a...
-
Justice secretary, drug-policy chief and ex-health boss back needle exchanges but ‘political rhetoric’ can trump science
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News CORBIN, Ky. – Local officials and legislators continue to debate and sometimes reject needle exchanges, but two state officials and a former state health...
-
Nine myths about opioid drug abuse
Do you think it’s a good idea to save your leftover pain pills to have “just in case” you might need one, or that heroin is primarily an inner-city problem?...
-
Conference on cancer-causing HPV in Lexington June 21
The Kentucky Rural Health Association is sponsoring a summit on the human papilloma virus, “HPV – You ARE the Key!” June 21 at the Embassy Suites in Lexington. The HPV...
-
CDC finds health problems are common at public pools; state requires local health departments to inspect each one twice a year
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Thousands of public pools, hot tubs and water playgrounds are forced to close every year for serious health and safety violations, according to a...
-
Changes coming for Nutrition Facts labels on food products: emphasis on calories, added sugar and serving size
Associated Press By Danielle Ray Kentucky Health News Nutrition labels on food products will undergo a facelift over the next two years. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration finalized plans...
-
1/2 of cancer deaths and maybe 1/2 of new cases could be prevented by exercise, watching food and drink, and not smoking
Half of all cancer deaths could be prevented “by applying insights that we’ve had for decades — no smoking, drinking in moderation, maintaining a healthy body weight and exercising,” Carolyn Y....
-
At forum on opioid abuse in Corbin, people say they need more treatment services, community education and coalitions
Image from Lauren Osborne, WYMT-TV Mountain News By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News CORBIN, Ky. – After a day of learning and talking about opioid prevention, treatment and mobilization, people at a...
-
Slicing your way to an apple a day: Americans’ apple consumption is on the rise because we’re eating them in small pieces
Photo from livestrong.com By Danielle Ray Kentucky Health News Presentation is everything. Apple consumption is on the rise, and researchers at Cornell University think pre-sliced apples are the cause. The...