Author: tara_kaprowy
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Heartburn on the rise, driven by overeating; avoid minty antacids
As overeating has become more common, Americans have been suffering from a lot more heartburn, the American Gastroenterology Association has found. About 25 million people say they experience daily symptoms...
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EPA says DEET is safe for fighting off skeeters when used correctly; some natural alternatives are also effective
Though April showers did bring May flowers, May’s seemingly constant rain also grew something else in Kentucky: mosquitoes — and lots of them. To protect oneself from the irritating suckers (Getty Images),...
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Kentucky and other states slow to adopt health-law mandates
Though it’s one of the centerpieces of the new health care law, most states have not taken steps to establish a health insurance exchange, and that incluides Kentucky. The exchanges...
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On 30th anniversary of AIDS detection, it is no longer a death sentence, but Kentuckians die because they delay testing
Though life expectancy for people living with AIDS has improved, the disease “remains a serious health threat, with Kentucky’s minorities and poor being affected in disproportionate numbers,” reports the Lexington...
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Ten counties getting $5,400 each for farm-to-school programs
More than $50,000 in grants were awarded to Kentucky school districts this week to start or expand farm-to-school programs, an effort meant to support local farmers and get healthier meals...
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Teens don’t need sports drinks unless they are playing sports, and shouldn’t consume energy drinks, experts say
Though teens are increasingly consuming sports and energy drinks, the beverages don’t offer them any benefits, a report contends. In fact, teens should only consume sports drinks like Gatorade if...
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Plate is replacing food pyramid as guide to a balanced diet
A segmented plate is the U.S. Department of Agriculture‘s new icon for what to eat. It will replace the long-used food pyramid, which critics say is confusing. It makes clear a...
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Retiring Boyle County health director has played important roles in the community; many of his counterparts do likewise
The man behind Danville’s smoke-free ordinance is stepping down from his position as Boyle County’s public health director. “I’ve got a 100-acre farm and I plan to pursue those interests...
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Pediatrics academy tells parents to monitor kids’ online activities
A report from the American Academy of Pediatrics stresses children’s physicians can play a vital role in educating parents about setting limits for kids when it comes to technology like...
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Louisville doctors help woman with extremely rare condition
Louisville doctors have helped a woman with an extremely rare type of dwarfism deal with the deterioration caused by her disorder. Monica Zaring, who is one of just two women...