Tag: research
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Donna Arnett, new UK public-health dean, says research is important to reducing Kentucky’s huge health disparities
Donna Arnett, dean of the College of Public Health at the University of Kentucky, says research is essential to reducing Kentucky’s huge health disparities, as illustrated by the recent release of...
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Painkillers appear to increase risk of deaths other than overdoses, according to new study of Medicaid patients in Tennessee
“Accidental overdoses aren’t the only deadly risk from using powerful prescription painkillers,” The Associated Press reports. “The drugs may also contribute to heart-related deaths and other fatalities, new research suggests.”...
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Youth injuries from e-cigarettes spike; FDA is starting to regulate them, but study authors say not enough to protect children
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The number of young children swallowing or being exposed to the liquid nicotine used in electronic cigarettes has “skyrocketed,” jumping 1,500 percent from 2012...
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Study says if Ky. cut its smoking rate to the national average, it could save $1.7 billion in health-care costs the very next year
Illustration from University of California-San Francisco By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News If Kentucky could cut its smoking rate to the national average, it would save an estimated $1.7 billion...
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1/2 of cancer deaths and maybe 1/2 of new cases could be prevented by exercise, watching food and drink, and not smoking
Half of all cancer deaths could be prevented “by applying insights that we’ve had for decades — no smoking, drinking in moderation, maintaining a healthy body weight and exercising,” Carolyn Y....
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Effects of new vaping regulations won’t be felt immediately; American and British researchers have differing views of e-cigs
By Danielle Ray Kentucky Health News A long time coming, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released new regulations this month for all tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes, vape pens,...
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Study shows uninsured rate keeps falling, preventive services are popular and rural hospitals have more uncompensated care
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The share of Kentuckians without health insurance continues to drop, and new Medicaid enrollees continue to take advantage of free preventive health services, according...
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Childhood obesity rates continue to rise nationally while Ky.’s rate has leveled off, but 1/3 of kids are still overweight or obese
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Nationally, childhood obesity rates are not declining and severe obesity rates are still rising, especially among minority children. However, in Kentucky, child obesity rates...
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Prescription drug addiction not only comes at a personal cost to individuals, but also at an enormous cost to employers
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News With nearly one of three opioid prescriptions being abused, employers are not only subsidizing the cost of these drugs, they are also paying for...