Day: December 2, 2022
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As Dec. 10 anniversary of tornado disasters looms, and holidays also draw near, Kentucky’s mental-health experts are on alert
This story discusses suicide. Anyone who is having suicidal thoughts or sees a friend who they think needs help can call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 9-8-8...
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The number of Kentucky counties with high and medium Covid-19 risk on the federal risk map made a big jump this week
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Covid-19 cases in Kentucky appear to be on a rough plateau overall, but the number of counties with high and medium risk of transmission...
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Study of 40 first-time fathers finds that fatherhood changed their brains in ways that could help them be better parents
A growing body of research finds that children with engaged fathers do better on a range of outcomes, including physical health and cognitive performance, and a new study finds that...
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Building trust in public health for the next time: ‘If a pandemic can’t bring us together around the common purpose, what can?’
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Even as Kentucky reels and recovers from Covid-19 in what some have touted as the “new normal,” experts say there are systemic steps we could...