Tag: children
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Promising tooth varnish that prevents tooth decay will be applied to 25,000 students in 16 Kentucky Appalachian counties
Using an innovative fluoride technique, about 25,000 children in 16 Appalachian Kentucky counties will receive preventive dental care at school, under a $1.25 million pilot project announced by Gov. Steve...
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Kentucky ranks 41st in nation for child welfare, report finds
“In the face of poverty and other economic woes, Kentucky is one of the worst states in the nation when it comes to children’s health,” reports Jenna Mink of Bowling...
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Kentuckians gather to support breastfeeding; part of world event
Kentuckians gathered in several places Saturday to show their support of breast feeding. Events were held in Ashland, Edgewood, Lexington, Louisville, Nicholasville, Owensboro and Paducah as a part of the...
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Study indicates risk of fatal birth defects is higher in counties with mountaintop-removal coal mining
“Children born in counties home to mountaintop coal mines had a 26 percent higher risk of suffering” a fatal birth defect “compared to ones born in non-mining regions,” according to...
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New immunization rules for children take effect July 1
Starting July 1, Kentucky will have new immunization requirements for infants, toddlers and schoolchildren, including age-appropriate pneumonia vaccine for children up to 5 years of age and meningitis vaccine for entry to...
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Teens don’t need sports drinks unless they are playing sports, and shouldn’t consume energy drinks, experts say
Though teens are increasingly consuming sports and energy drinks, the beverages don’t offer them any benefits, a report contends. In fact, teens should only consume sports drinks like Gatorade if...
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Pediatrics academy tells parents to monitor kids’ online activities
A report from the American Academy of Pediatrics stresses children’s physicians can play a vital role in educating parents about setting limits for kids when it comes to technology like...
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Never leave kids in a hot car, officials say in press conference planned even before Louisville toddler died
Following a 2-year-old Louisville boy’s death from hyperthermia after he was left alone in a hot car Saturday, health officials warned of the dangers of vehicle-related heat stroke at a news...
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Kentuckians think cancer is biggest threat to adults, but heart disease kills more men in the state
Cancer is the leading health concern identified by Kentuckians, and is the principal cause of death among women in the state, though heart disease is the main killer of Kentucky men,...
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Summit and local groups focus attention on oral health, a big problem for Kentucky and one that can hurt overall health
By Sarah Vos and Al Cross Kentucky Health News When it comes to dental health, Kentucky is down in the mouth. It ranks among the worst in the nation, with...