Author: Melissa Patrick
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State health officials urge spring-break travelers to use caution against the Zika virus
State officials are warning spring-break travelers to take precautions against the Zika virus if they are traveling to areas where the virus has been identified. Specifically, they are encouraging travelers...
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UK plans to develop its third regional medical school in Northern Kentucky; others are to be in Bowling Green and Morehead
The University of Kentucky College of Medicine plans to develop its third regional medical school in Northern Kentucky, in an effort to increase the overall number of physicians in the state. The...
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Senate medical-review panel bill passes out House with changes after two hours of debate; Senate says OK, sends it to Bevin
This story has been updated to reflect concurrence of the Senate on March 3. By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News A Senate bill that would establish review panels for lawsuits...
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Poll finds that most Kentucky adults have access to healthy foods, but most also don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables daily
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Most Kentucky adults don’t eat enough fruits or vegetables every day, even though most of them say they have easy access to them, according...
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Immunizations are a hot topic in Frankfort; comment on updated regulation ends Tuesday; shots-for-college bill looks dead
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News A bill to require all college freshmen in Kentucky to be immunized before starting classes is likely dead, but one that allows pharmacists to...
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Helping parents understand kids’ body mass index can thwart obesity, but Kentucky doesn’t require BMI to be reported
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Parents are more likely to change their child’s lifestyle when schools provide educational materials along with the results of their child’s body mass index...
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Finnish study finds early birds eat healthier, sleep better and are more active than night owls
image: likesuccess.com People who describe themselves as “morning types” have a more balanced diet and eat earlier...
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Poll finds that 22 percent of Kentucky adults say they delay or forgo health care due to cost
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Two in 10 Kentucky adults continue to report that someone in their household has delayed or skipped needed medical care because of cost, according...
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State Senate panel OKs bill to deny most taxpayer dollars to Planned Parenthood; Ky. affiliate gave up funding in 2015
Feb. 22 Update : SB 8 passed out of the full Senate with a 31-6 vote and now heads to the House for consideration. By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News...
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Tobacco ban for public-school properties and activities heads to the House on 25-8 Senate vote
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News FRANKFORT, Ky. – The state Senate passed a bill Feb. 15 to ban the use of tobacco products and electronic cigarettes on public-school properties...