Category: FEATURED
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Abortion question on Kentucky’s Nov. 8 ballot may be confusing, but it becomes clearer when you look at the possible outcomes
By Al Cross Kentucky Health News FRANKFORT, Ky. – What would it mean if Kentucky voters changed the state constitution Nov. 8 to say that nothing in the document shall be...
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Open enrollments for Medicaid, Medicare and federally subsidized health-insurance plans will be available very soon
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Open enrollment to make changes to Medicaid, Medicare or federal-state subsidized Marketplace health-insurance plans is just around the corner. Experts encourage participants in each...
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CDC survey shows more than 2.5 million young people used electronic cigarettes in 2022, and most were flavored products
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The 2022 National Youth Tobacco Survey found that 2.5 million middle- and high-school students, or about 9 percent of the total, said they used electronic...
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Illinois abortion provider says it will bring mobile clinic close to Kentucky
Planned Parenthood plans to start a mobile abortion clinic in Illinois that will travel close to the borders of Kentucky and other adjoining states that have banned abortions, The Associated Press reports. “The...
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CDC map shows 75 counties with low risk of Covid-19 transmission; only 8 remain at high risk, just 3 rose to medium risk
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The latest federal risk map says most of Kentucky has a low risk of Covid-19 transmission, with only only eight counties at high risk...
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Traditional Medicare can’t cut nursing-home stays short, but Medicare Advantage plans can, and they are doing just that
“Health care providers, nursing-home representatives, and advocates for residents say Medicare Advantage plans are increasingly ending members’ coverage for nursing home and rehabilitation services before patients are healthy enough to...
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Study: Smoking increases risk of viral and respiratory infections, including one of the coronaviruses; supports tobacco control to curb Covid-19
A new study shows that smoking increases the risk of viral infections and respiratory illnesses, including one type of the coronavirus, this supporting efforts to curb tobacco use as a...
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Novaks give $15 million to Norton Children’s Hospital to create diabetes institute, 1/4 of $60 million plan
Norton Children’s Hospital and the Lift a Life Novak Family Foundation announced Oct. 5 the creation of the Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute. The foundation has given the hospital $15 million as the...
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Poor oral health in children is not just from too many sugary foods; education, income and environment all play roles
While brushing your teeth is important to maintaining good oral health, dental-health experts say it’s not the only thing responsible for poor oral health, especially when it comes to children...
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Kentucky adults have second highest obesity rate in nation, and children 10-17 in state have the top U.S. rate for that age group
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News A new report says Kentucky has the second highest adult obesity rate in the nation, and Kentucky children aged 10 to 17 have the...