Month: December 2023
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Beshear wants lawmakers to be empathetic on controversial issues like abortion; sees better health for Kentucky as possible legacy for him
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News In an interview Wednesday with Kentucky Health News, Gov. Andy Beshear said he would be pleased if one of his legacies as governor was...
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The odds of dying from a heart attack are highest on Dec. 25, followed by Dec. 26 and Jan. 1; some are reluctant to seek care
By Rachel Fairbank National Geographic While the holidays can be the most wonderful time of the year, they can also be one of the most stressful—especially for the heart. Along...
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Ky. gambling problem help-line calls have tripled since legislature legalized sports betting; state has only seven certified counselors
Kentucky Health News Since sports betting became legal in Kentucky on Sept. 7, calls to the state problem-gambling hotline have nearly tripled, one of the state’s few problem-gambling counselors told...
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Incoming attorney general replaces leading advocate of funding research aimed at legalizing psychedelic for addiction treatment
By Al Cross Kentucky Health News The main proponent of using state opioid-settlement money to fund research into a psychdelic drug as a treatment for addiction will soon be out...
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Lt. Gov. Coleman has twin mastectomy, citing exam, family history
Kentucky Health News Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman underwent a double mastectomy Monday, then issued a statement saying the surgery was prompted by an examination and her family history. “Concerns were...
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Businesses are pitching local governments to give them money from the national opioid settlement; Ky. advisers say to go slow
Information for this story was also gathered by Kentucky Health News. By Aneri Pattani KFF Health News The pitches are bold and arriving fast: Invest opioid settlement dollars in a...
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Some decongestants spike blood pressure; alternatives available
By Dr. Vincent Sorrell University of Kentucky It’s the season for respiratory viruses and the cough, congestion and sore throats they bring. There are many options for over-the-counter (OTC) remedies...
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American Cancer Society wants state to spend $10 million a year on smoking cessation and prevention; current budget is $2 million
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network will ask legislators in the upcoming General Assembly session to spend a lot more on tobacco prevention...
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Flu, Covid-19 and RSV rates are so high that the CDC has issued a health advisory urging more Americans to get vaccinated
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News As illness from the three respiratory viruses tracked by Kentucky health departments — influenza, Covid-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) — continue to pile...
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Bipartisan bill would allow guns to be taken from people judged to be at risk of hurting themselves or others; opposition voiced
This story mentions suicide. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern A...