Day: January 6, 2019
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Quitting smoking is a top New Year’s resolution, but can prompt weight gain; dietitian says no big deal, quit anyway; offers tips
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Of the 44 percent of American adults who said they would make a New Year’s resolution this year, 12 percent said they plan to...
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Flu activity increases in Kentucky; health officials urge all 6 months and older to get vaccinated, and to wash your hands
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky’s influenza level has just been updated to “widespread,” prompting health officials and advocates to encourage Kentuckians to get their flu shot — and...
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Man who got rich recovering part of plaintiffs’ awards for hospitals has given $3 million to Baptist Health La Grange
A man who became wealthy getting money for hospitals from people who won large legal settlements after running up big health-care bills has made his second large gift to his...
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Poll: 73% of Ky. voters support state excise tax on e-cigarettes, a proven way to limit use among youth, the devices’ biggest users
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News A new poll shows that nearly three-fourths of registered voters in Kentucky support a statewide excise tax on electronic cigarettes. Currently, e-cigarettes are subject...
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Williamstown is first city in Northern Kentucky to implement comprehensive workplace and public-place smoking ban
On Jan. 1, the Grant County seat of Williamstown became the first place in Northern Kentucky to implement a comprehensive ban with smoking ban. Kenton County has significant exemptions, meaning...