Category: YOUR HEALTH
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CDC director to attend a series of events Aug. 4-6 to talk about health issues in Appalachian Ky.; public is invited to attend
The director of the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will participate in four events in Eastern Kentucky next week to discuss and look for solutions to the many...
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Teens sensitive to light or noise after a concussion are more likely to suffer anxiety or depression, UK study finds
Teens who are sensitive to light or noise after a concussion may also have increased emotional symptoms, such as anxiety or depression, according to a study at the University of Kentucky....
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Mass. study finds home-packed school lunches lack whole grains, fruits and vegetables, and have too much sugary stuff
Packing a healthy lunch that kids will eat is an ongoing challenge for families, and a challenge that is often not met, according to a study by researchers at Tufts...
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Getting ready to go back to school is also a reminder that it’s time for that yearly ‘well visit’ with the pediatrician
As you’re making that back-to-school checklist of things to do to get your kids ready, don’t forget to put a yearly physical examination. While parents of kindergartners and sixth graders...
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Ballard County joins schools with free meals for all students
Ballard County is the latest in Kentucky where all public schools will provide free lunch and breakfast to all students, now that more than 40 percent of its middle- and...
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New school nutrition requirements extend to snacks, beverages and a la carte cafeteria items
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Schools will have to provide students with healthier snacks and beverages during the school day this year as part of the U.S. Department of...
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Former pharmacist and county commissioner discusses his battle with addiction with Hopkinsville newspaper
Jeremy Bowles, a former pharmacist and county commissioner in Montgomery County, Tennessee, was convicted of drug and forgery charges, and now he’s discussing his experience to help others find freedom...
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Choose a diet specific to your health needs, and recognize that even small changes will create a healthier you
Dieting doesn’t just mean cutting back on calories anymore. Now you can choose a diet based on specific outcomes such as weight loss, heart health or diabetes control, writes Travis Thomas, assistant...
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Anthem, Humana, Golden Rule and Time health insurers to refund $6.2 million in Ky. for not spending enough on patient care
Four insurance companies will refund $6.2 million to Kentuckians because the insurers didn’t meet a requirement of federal health reform, to spend at least 80 percent of the money they get...
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Older rural residents are more likely to seek care at rural hospitals, national study finds
Rural hospitals are more likely to serve older patients seeking hospitalization, while younger rural residents seek medical care in urban areas, says a study by the National Center for Health...