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New state health chief cautions against all e-cigarette use; some recent illnesses aren’t related to black-market THC, but to nicotine
Health Commissioner Dr. Angela Dearinger —– By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News HAZARD, Ky. — At her first public speaking engagement as state health commissioner, Dr. Angela Dearinger spoke about...
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Ky. has one of 5 highest death rates in U.S.; UK public-health dean calls it most ‘comprehensive, inclusive’ measure of health
Kentucky is one of the top five states for the highest death rates, according to a new study that compared mortality patterns between the five states with the highest and...
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State offers new website that links to addiction and recovery resources, including treatment and stories of hope
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky state government has a new, user-friendly website called “Hope and Help” that brings addiction and recovery supports into one place to help Kentuckians...
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Adult obesity in Ky. reaches all-time high of 36.6%, fifth in U.S.; doctor says insurance needs to start covering obesity prevention
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky adults just keep getting larger, reaching an all-time high for the number of obese adults in the state, ranking it fifth in the...
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State investigating 3, probably 5, cases of e-cigarette lung illness
Products at Derb E Cigs (Courier Journal photo by Bailey Loosemore) —– The state Cabinet for Health and Family Services is investigating three cases, and two probable cases, of a lung illness linked...
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Most diagnosed with ovarian cancer die of it, but a special type of screening, free at six sites in Kentucky, can reverse the odds
Ovarian cancer is deadly sneaky. When detected early, it is often curable, but most women who have it don’t have any symptoms until it has progressed to an advanced stage,...
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More than 100 people gather in Owensboro to talk about meth; police officer says they’re losing battle with highly addictive drug
Crystal methamphetamine (Drug Enforcement Administration) —– The methamphetamine problem is so bad in Owensboro that the city commissioner hosted a community forum to discuss it, Katie Pickens reports for the Owensboro Times. “This issue...
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Student-driven project at Hazard High that advocated for tobacco-free policies is named a Healthy Kentucky Policy Champion
Several HHS TAP members advocated for the tobacco-free schools bill, which passed, at the state Capitol this spring. —– The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky has awarded a student-driven project to educate...
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CDC urges people to stop using electronic cigarettes amid an outbreak of lung illness related to ‘vaping’ that has killed at least 4
The companies call it “vaping,” but e-cigs produce aerosol with particulates, not a vapor. (NPR photo) —– Four deaths have been linked to use of electronic cigarettes and federal officials are investigating...
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Philip Morris, Altria may re-unite; single firm would be market leader in nicotine delivery, and health advocates don’t like it
IQOS items sold by Philip Morris, soon to be by Altria Group —– Health advocates and tobacco foes are objecting to a possible reunion of Altria Group and Philip Morris International, on grounds...