Tag: research
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UK launches NIH grant public awareness campaign on social media, says not related to threats to funding
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The University of Kentucky has launched a video series to highlight how National Institutes of Health grant-funded research drives the university’s role in advancing...
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Report shows effects of Alzheimer’s in Kentucky, the disease ‘you can’t see’
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Before Reda Harrison was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, she worked 10-hour days as a surgery coordinator in Lexington. Always “an organized person,” Harrison “knew something...
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2nd case of measles confirmed; Kindergarten vaccine rates drop; Study: measles could become endemic again
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Public health officials continue to urge Kentuckians to ensure their children are immunized against measles, as they announced the state’s second confirmed measles case...
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Social media before bedtime wreaks havoc on sleep; research finds screens aren’t the main culprit
By Brian Chin The Conversation “Avoid screens before bed” is one of the most common pieces of sleep advice. But what if the real problem isn’t screen time − it’s...
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UK’s colon and lung cancer research described as ‘groundbreaking’ and ‘surprising’
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Researchers at the University of Kentucky looked at the differences in the colon cancer tumors from Appalachian and non-Appalachian patients as a way to...
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Kentucky invests $300,000 in space research to find cures for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and multiple sclerosis
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The National Stem Cell Foundation, which is based in Louisville, has been awarded a $3.1 million grant from NASA to continue research on brain...
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Heavy smoking linked to unexplained stroke in young adults, particularly in men and people aged 45-49
By Liberty Gilbert and Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News A recent study finds that people under the age of 50 who smoke heavily have a higher risk of experiencing an...
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UK research uncovers hidden health effects of disrupted sleep, circadian rhythms
By Erin Wickey University of Kentucky The University of Kentucky’s Julie Pendergast and a team of researchers are exploring how disruptions to the body’s natural circadian rhythms and sleep impact...
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Registration is open for the 10th Annual Appalachian Research Day: Come Sit on the Porch
Registration is open for the 10th Annual Appalachian Research Day: Come Sit on the Porch. The event is an opportunity to learn about health research conducted with communities in Appalachia. It will...
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Study finds even small amounts of exercise decrease risks of dementia
By Liberty Gilbert Kentucky Health News A new study has found that people can lower their risk for dementia through exercise and, the more exercise, the lower the risk. “Our...