Category: YOUR HEALTH
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Rare eye cancer may only be detected during routine eye exam, especially important for light-eyed people over 60
By Dr. Aditya Bansal University of Kentucky When you think of cancer, eye cancer may not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, ocular melanoma — a rare...
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NPR: Diseases are spreading and CDC isn’t warning the public like it was months ago.
Since the Trump administration assumed power in January, an NPR analysis has found that “many of the platforms the CDC used to communicate with the public have gone silent.” “Health...
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Two unvaccinated babies die of whooping cough in Kentucky; health officials urge recommended immunizations
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Two Kentucky infants have died from pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, within the last six months, according to the Kentucky Department for Public...
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Ky. Make America Healthy Again task force meets for first time; chairs want focus on food quality, availability
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern During the first meeting of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Kentucky Task Force, lawmakers said they want to address food deserts and food quality,...
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Kentucky public health officials issue health alert against kratom products
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The Kentucky Department for Public Health and the Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy have issued a health alert, advising the public not to...
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Experts say Medicaid cuts would risk opioid treatment access for Kentuckians
By Nadia Ramlagan Kentucky News Connection As Congress continues to push for cuts and additional work requirements for Medicaid eligibility, experts warn that more Kentuckians could lose access to treatment...
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Norton Heart & Vascular Institute offers groundbreaking treatment for high blood pressure
Kentucky Health News Norton Heart & Vascular Institute in Louisville is the first in Kentucky and Southern Indiana to offer a new procedure to treat hypertension when lifestyle changes and...
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Free Health for a Change webinar aims to help people better understand medical cannabis program; June 13
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky‘s next “Health for a Change” webinar is titled “Medical Cannabis & Community Partnership Opportunities.” It will be Friday,...
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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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Older adults will continue to receive yearly Covid-19 shots, but lower-risk groups will not, says FDA
By Libby Richards The Conversation On May 20, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a new stance on who should receive the Covid-19 vaccine. The agency said it...