Author: Melissa Patrick
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KET program to host authors of “Life Lessons from Cancer” to discuss inspirational messages of book
“One to One” with Bill Goodman will feature the authors of Life Lessons from Cancer, Keen Babbage and his sister-in-law Laura Babbage, on Sunday, Dec. 21 at 1 p.m. ET...
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Study: Secondhand smoke and road pollution contribute to obesity in children more in combination than separately
Diet and physical activity aren’t the only causes for the obesity epidemic that is sweeping our nation; a recent study finds that secondhand smoke and roadway pollution are also contributors,...
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New cardiovascular inpatient unit opens at UK
UK HealthCare‘s new 64-bed Cardiovascular Inpatient Unit, one of the largest intensive-care units in the country, accepted its first patients Monday, says a University of Kentucky news release. “This new...
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If you have a Kynect policy, or are buying one, shop around to get the best deal; prices and tax credits change each year
Obamacare customers in Kentucky probably need to shop around the Kynect health insurance marketplace if they want to get a better deal this year. “More than 70 percent of people...
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Kentucky Hospital Association backs state smoking ban
The Kentucky Hospital Association on Thursday reiterated its support of smoke-free workplaces and public places throughout the state in hopes that 2015 will be the year that legislators pass a...
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Lung cancer gets much less research funding than other cancers, but is deadlier, especially in Kentucky
Lung cancer takes more lives annually than breast, prostate, and colon cancers combined, but the disease “generally doesn’t get the public attention or research dollars in proportion to its lethality,”...
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New partnership will provide children in Kentucky with a home for medical and dental care
Community Dental of Kentcky and the University of Louisville Pediatrics are partnering to provide Kentucky children in the Medicaid program with a medical, dental health care home through co-located facilities, says...
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#ThanksMichelleObama: Students use social media to voice their unhappiness with revamped school lunches
School kids around the country are tweeting pictures of their unappetizing school lunches and blaming the most prominent advocate for healthier school meals for their “bowls of mush and mystery...
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Five myths about flu shots, explored and debunked
Myths about the influenza vaccine circulate every year and make it difficult for some to decide whether to get the shot, Tom Watkins reports for CNN. This prompted him to...
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Store holiday leftovers properly for better flavor and food safety
Leftovers are a great way to stretch your food budget, but proper handling of them is important to make sure they maintain their taste and remain bacteria-free, says the Institute of...