Tag: diabetes
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Neat app shows how education, income affect a county’s health
Based on the premise that much of what influences health happens outside the doctor’s office, the 2012 County Health Calculator uses education and income to illustrate how these factors can...
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Diabetes can cause gum disease and tooth decay
Though it’s commonly known that diabetes can affect organ function and eyesight, an oral-health expert points out that the disease can also cause tooth decay and gum disease. “Diabetics with...
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This week is National Public Health Week; this year’s focus is on prevention and wellness
With a focus on prevention and wellness this year, the Kentucky Department of Public Health is promoting national Public Health Week, which kicked off yesterday and will be observed until...
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Kentucky ranked sixth in nation for obesity, fourth in high blood pressure, second for diabetes
A new report shows 29.5 percent of Kentuckians are obese, sixth highest in the nation. The state ranked second in the nation for the highest percentage of diabetes, with 13.7...
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Device lets diabetics get blood-sugar levels using Web, iPhone
Starting next week, diabetics will be able to test their blood-sugar levels using a device that instantly sends their readings to an online database that can be accessed by the...
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Kentucky is 43rd among the states in health rankings report
Kentucky is near the bottom of the list in a ranking that determines which states are the healthiest. It came in 43rd, up from 44th last year. Kentucky’s low ranking...
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Retailers like Walmart, CVS getting into primary care, eyeing the prize that awaits if health reform takes effect in 2014
Last week, a document leaked showing Walmart‘s intention to become the country’s largest provider of primary health services, but the company’s interest is not unique. Drug retailers like CVS Caremark...
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Halloween treats can be healthy, and trick-or-treaters with diabetes can still be part of the fun
It wouldn’t be Halloween without candy and chocolate in pillowcases and paper sacks. But with childhood obesity and diabetes rates looking as scary as the ax murderers and zombies knocking...
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Appalachian Regional Commission conference in Prestonsburg Sept. 7-9 to focus on improving access to health care
Featuring the insight of 42 federal, state and local health experts, officials and community leaders, the Appalachian Regional Commission‘s Healthy Families: Healthy Future conference will be held Sept. 7-9 in...
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UK center probes the science of muscles and exercise
Exercise is good for you. But it’s not that simple. “Doctors and scientists have a lot of questions about why exercise is so beneficial, how muscles work and the role...