Category: YOUR HEALTH
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Judge gives sides in abortion lawsuit until July 18 to file pleadings; until then, at least, legal abortion can continue in Kentucky
Jefferson Circuit Judge Mitch Perry heard arguments. (Courier-Journal photo by Scott Utterback) —– Kentucky Health News Abortion can legally continue in Kentucky until at least July 18, the deadline a...
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BA.5, latest Omicron subvariant, is now dominant in U.S. and is expected to cause a new surge of infections if it hasn’t already
gavi.org graphic —– By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News As coronavirus cases continue to tick up in Kentucky, a new Omicron subvariant, reported to be the most transmissible yet, is...
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CDC: 37 Kentucky counties are at high risk of Covid-19 and 44 at medium risk; many have been at highest risk level for weeks
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention map shows estimated risk. —– By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that just over two-thirds of Kentucky counties...
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How to use sunscreen to protect your skin, reduce cancer risk
Photo from Harris Dermatology —– By Penn State Health Summer has arrived and with it so have dreams of beach vacations, trips to the waterpark and outdoor activities. After months of...
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Kentucky’s Covid-19 positivity rate (not including home tests) is now 15.75% but hospital numbers and deaths remain low
Kentucky Health News graph from state data; click to enlarge. —– By Melissa Patrick Ky. Health News Even as the share of Kentuckians testing positive for the coronavirus last week...
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Kentuckians seem convinced that Covid is over, but they’re wrong
Kevin Kavanagh, M.D. —– By Kevin Kavanagh This month my family had encounters with two Lexington doctor offices. In one the staff rolled her eyes when asked about masks, parroting...
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18% more Kentucky youth (ages 5 to 19) went to hospital emergency rooms for self-harm injuries in 2021 than in 2020
Ohio Valley ReSource graph from Ky. Injury Prevention and Resource Center data; click it to enlarge. —– Kentucky hospital emergency rooms are increasingly becoming the go-to destination for Kentucky youth...
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Ticks are active in Kentucky year round, but this is prime time, and they are getting more common and more dangerous
Everyday Health photo —– By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Public-health officials say ticks are emerging earlier and staying active longer because of changes in climate and land use, resulting...
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CDC says Covid-19 risk is high in 43 counties and medium in 35; transmission levels are high in 111, and Beshear advises caution
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention map —– By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The number of Kentucky counties on the federal Covid-19 risk map continues to increase, with almost two-thirds estimated...
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Judge blocks state abortion bans until at least Wednesday, July 6
Judge hears arguments (C-J photo by Scott Utterback) —– Kentucky Health News A judge has temporarily blocked Kentucky laws that ban abortion. Jefferson Circuit Judge Mitch Perry issued a restraining order...