Category: YOUR HEALTH
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Federal appeals-court judges indicate they are unlikely to revive Bevin plan for work requirements in Medicaid
Federal judges were dubious Friday of Republican Gov. Matt Bevin’s campaign to add work requirements to the Medicaid program, as they heard an appeal of rulings that have blocked it....
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October is Farm to School Month, prompting observations across the state, with emphasis on local food in many schools
School districts throughout Kentucky will hold special events throughout October to celebrate Farm to School Month. “Farm to School helps Kentucky students get access to fresh, nutritious local foods that...
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New beverage recommendations for children to age 5 say to avoid all drinks with added sugar, and plant-based milks
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Health experts from four of the nation’s most prominent health organizations have created a new set of beverage recommendations for children under the age...
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Kentucky libraries have become key partners in helping rural residents learn about health, nutrition and healthy lifestyles
An information board in the Pulaski County Public Library has much material about health. (Photo by Sarah Baird for Stateline) —– Libraries in rural Kentucky are becoming a key partner in...
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Algal bloom warning issued for Ohio River above Louisville
The state Division of Water and Department for Public Health are warning people not to swim, wade or ski in the Ohio River from the McAlpine Dam at Louisville upstream...
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It’s flu season, and 154 Kentuckians have already been diagnosed with it; the best defense is an easy-to-get vaccine
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The beginning of fall means it’s also the beginning of flu season, prompting health officials to remind Kentuckians it’s time to get vaccinated as...
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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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Lexington man’s lawsuit says Juul Labs leads users of its devices to become addicted to nicotine; company says suit ‘without merit’
A 25-year-old Lexington man is suing the leading maker of electronic cigarettes, accusing it of deceptive advertising and marketing that leads users become addicted to nicotine. He seeks to expand...
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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...