Day: November 10, 2024
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Survey: Kentucky children’s dental decay rates surpass national average
By Kadee Whaley and Hayden Gooding University of Kentucky Dental decay rates for Kentucky children ages 2 through 5 are significantly higher than the national average, according to a survey...
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No Kentucky city or county voted to ban medical marijuana businesses in their borders
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern No counties or cities in Kentucky opted out of allowing medical marijuana businesses to operate in their borders after dozens had the chance to do...
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Osteoporosis, the silent disease, can shorten your life − here’s how to prevent fractures and keep bones healthy
By Ting Zhang and Jianying Zhang The Conversation Because there are typically no symptoms until the first fracture occurs, osteoporosis is considered a silent disease. Some call it a silent...
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Pilot program expanded to divert some low-level offenders away from jail and into treatment
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News A pilot program to divert some low-level offenders away from jail and into substance use disorder or mental health treatment is expanding into seven...