Study identifies 6 factors linked to lower risk of dementia by Kentucky Health News January 29, 2023 One expert said the study suggests that it may never be too late to improve your brain health.
Organizers work to ensure 988 suicide crisis line helps rural residents too by Liz Carey January 24, 2023 The hotline for people experiencing a mental health crisis was created to connect with professionals and services that can help.
Gift cards available for vaccine recipients at Community Medical Clinics by Hoptown Chronicle January 23, 2023 The $20 cards are available at clinics in Hopkinsville, Princeton and Oak Grove.
Military veterans now eligible for suicidal crisis care at any VA or private emergency facility by The Rural Blog January 19, 2023 The new policy is an effort to address the extreme number of veteran suicides.
State public health chief still seeking more COVID vaccinations by Stu Johnson January 10, 2023 In Kentucky, just 40% of individuals 65 and older have received the bivalent booster that helps protect against the most receive variants.
Observing ‘Dry January’ can bring lasting benefits, studies show by Kentucky Health News January 2, 2023 People who participate in the one-month sobriety challenge often make sustained changes in their drinking habits.
New COVID cases in Kentucky jumped 40% last week by Al Cross December 27, 2022 Kentucky's increase in new COVID-19 cases over the last two weeks ranks second among all states.
Large study confirms COVID-19 shots provide much more protection than natural immunity by Kentucky Health News December 20, 2022 The vaccine gave all age groups significantly more protection against death, hospitalizations and emergency department visits.
White House again offering free at-home COVID rapid test kits by Jennifer Shutt December 18, 2022 Each household may order four free COVID-19 tests.
Poll: 57% of Kentuckians think coronavirus pandemic is over by Melissa Patrick December 13, 2022 The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky also found that resistance among unvaccinated residents to getting vaccinated continues to increase.
Inside Google’s quest to digitize troops’ tissue samples by James Bandler December 13, 2022 The tech giant has long sought access to a priceless trove of veterans’ skin samples, tumor biopsies and slices of organs. DOD staffers have pushed back, raising ethical and legal concerns, but Google might win anyway.
CDC lists Kentucky as ‘very-high’ for flu-like illnesses by Al Cross December 12, 2022 The flu has killed at least 29 Kentuckians this season. Meanwhile, deaths from COVID-19 going up.
