Category: RESEARCH
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Markey Cancer Center researchers identify genetic marker that could guide brain cancer treatment
By Elizabeth Chapin University of Kentucky University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researchers have discovered a genetic biomarker that could help identify patients with glioblastoma most likely to benefit from the cancer...
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Cannabis-related emergency department visits on the rise in Kentucky, especially among youth
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky saw a steady increase in emergency department visits related to cannabis use among Kentucky residents between 2018 and 2024, with some of the...
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Researchers call for a broader campaign to stop youth vaping that includes both health risks and underlying motives for use
By Adriana Espinosa and Lesia M. Ruglas The Conversation Tobacco use in a variety of forms is common in adolescent life today, with more than 2.25 million youth using tobacco...
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Kentucky to award grants worth $5 million for opioid research, innovation
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern The Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission will award $5 million in grant money for research projects and “innovative approaches to developing and implementing effective novel...
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Report: Childhood trauma in KY is taking economic toll
By Nadia Ramlagan Kentucky News Connection Childhood trauma is costing Kentucky millions each year, according to a new report released today by Kentucky Youth Advocates and Bloom Kentucky. The report...
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Report: KY still pays price for one of nation’s highest rates of opioid use disorder
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Kentuckians living with addiction can call Kentucky’s helpline at 833-859-4357. Narcan, which can help reverse overdoses, is available at pharmacies for sale and through some...
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UK launches NIH grant public awareness campaign on social media, says not related to threats to funding
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The University of Kentucky has launched a video series to highlight how National Institutes of Health grant-funded research drives the university’s role in advancing...
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2nd case of measles confirmed; Kindergarten vaccine rates drop; Study: measles could become endemic again
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Public health officials continue to urge Kentuckians to ensure their children are immunized against measles, as they announced the state’s second confirmed measles case...
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Survey finds Kentuckians struggle with health care, affordability and access
A survey by The Asclepius Initiative found that Kentuckians face significant challenges in affording and accessing health care, even with insurance, according to a news release from the group. “Even...
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Social media before bedtime wreaks havoc on sleep; research finds screens aren’t the main culprit
By Brian Chin The Conversation “Avoid screens before bed” is one of the most common pieces of sleep advice. But what if the real problem isn’t screen time − it’s...