Category: YOUR HEALTH
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Some doctors find law to fight pill mills confusing and overreaching, and some say they will stop writing prescriptions
Dr. Kathy Nieder, with patient charts(C-J photo by Michael Clevenger) Dr. Ralph Alvarado’s medical practice in Winchester has prescribed controlled substances to 1,800 patients in Central Kentucky over the past three...
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New tool allows analysis of nursing-home deficiencies across the country; Kentucky seems to rank high in serious problems
Reporters now have a tool at their fingertips that will allow them to find nursing home problems in facilities across Kentucky, which appears to ranks high in serious problems.(iStock photo)...
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First cases of flu reported in Kentucky; not swine-related
By Tara Kaprowy Kentucky Health News Kentucky has its first confirmed cases of flu for the year, and officials are urging residents to get their vaccinations. (WYMT-TV photo) The Department...
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Students with tooth problems don’t do as well in school
More evidence shows students who have dental problems struggle more in school. A new study of almost 1,500 disadvantaged students in Los Angeles public schools found those who had had...
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State’s largest health care system says it will end contract with Coventry Cares
KentuckyOne Health, the state’s largest health-care system with almost 200 hospitals, physician groups, primary care centers and other agencies, is canceling its contracts with Coventry Cares, one of the state’s...
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Legislative committee delays vote on state insurance exchange, though the move is only symbolic
Kentucky legislators have made another symbolic move against creating a health insurance exchange, with the Interim Joint Committee on Health and Welfare delaying a vote on its creation until next...
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Sodas losing fizz in schools, but exclusive deals remain
New research from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation shows more than half of middle and high schools have purged the pop since the 2006-2007 school year. That year, 53.6 percent of high schools and...
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Kentucky’s obesity rate and ranking are better than last year, but the figures may not be truly comparable
The percentage of Kentucky adults who are obese is smaller than its was, but the state is still 10th in the country, according to a new, influential analysis by Trust for...
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Doctors’ letter to the editor about the importance of physical activity is worthy of consideration from all Kentucky newspapers
Given its timeliness and message, Kentucky Health News encourages editors of Kentucky newspapers to consider publishing this compelling letter. Physical activity — a daily staple To the editor: The 2012...
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State Fair taking precautions to prevent spread of swine flu
With cases of swine flu popping up in adjoining states to the north, officials are taking precautions to prevent the disease from spreading at the Kentucky State Fair‘s Swine Pavilion....