Author: tara_kaprowy
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Group fighting meds-for-meth bill says it spent nearly $200,000 in January on lobbying, and that apparently omits radio buys
The group fighting a bill that would make the key ingredient for making methamphetamine available only by prescription spent more than $194,000 last month alone to lobby lawmakers, far more...
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Dean of U of L medical school resigns to take New York job
The dean of the University of Louisville School of Medicine, Edward C. Halperin, is stepping down from his post to become chief executive officer and chancellor for health affairs of...
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Replacing cigarettes with smokeless tobacco reduces disease risk, says U of L prof who’s received tobacco-industry funding
Smokers can greatly reduce their risk of disease if they replace their cigarettes with spit-free smokeless tobacco or electronic cigarettes, University of Louisville professor Brad Rodu, right, said in a...
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Michelle Obama announces nationwide contest to fight childhood obesity; $500,000 in prizes
As part of her Let’s Move initiative to fight childhood obesity, First Lady Michelle Obama announced a contest today that will give away $500,000 in prizes. The Active Schools Acceleration...
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Sen. Rand Paul puts holds on federal synthetic drug bans
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, left, has put a hold on several Senate bills aimed at banning chemicals used in synthetic drugs because he feels “enforcement of most drug laws can...
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Jury tells nursing home: Pay $8 million to estate of man whose legs employees broke; homes seek legislative insulation from suits
A Louisville nursing home was ordered to pay $8 million in damages last week to the estate of a retired surgeon whose legs were broken while he was being transferred...
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Same Catholic health system considering University Hospital’s request for proposals
Though Gov. Steve Beshear twice rejected a proposal that would have merged it with a Catholic health system, University Hospital‘s expected release of a request for proposals is drawing attention...
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2009 U.S. suicide rate highest in 15 years; 600 Ky. teens in 2010
The year 2009 had the highest number of suicides in 15 years, data collected by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate. Between 2008 and 2009, the suicide rate...
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Brains of autistic children develop differently, study finds
MRI image of young brain in study Researchers have found significant differences in brain development starting at age 6 months in high-risk infants who develop autism compared to those who...
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41 Kentucky high schools receive grants for nutrition, exercise, tobacco prevention to be planned by students
More than 40 Kentucky high schools will receive grants to improve student nutrition, increase physical activity or prevent tobacco use. The “Students Taking Charge” program will have students assessing their school...