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Once the new over-the-counter birth control pill Is available, what about cost and coverage?
Michelle Andrews
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July 25, 2023
Opill will be available in stores and online in early 2024.
Advocates of psychedelic drug ibogaine to treat addiction say its cardiac risks can be mitigated
Melissa Patrick
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July 19, 2023
The Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission recently held its first public hearing to discuss funding development of an opioid-use disorder treatment using ibogaine.
First drug to slow Alzheimer’s gets full FDA and Medicare approval for early-stage cases
Melissa Patrick
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July 10, 2023
In Kentucky, 75,000 people 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's and that number is expected to increase by 15% in the next few years.
Mental health coalition helps Ky. farmers deal with uncontrollable stressors
Sarah Ladd
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June 25, 2023
Finding time for self care when your job is a 24/7 lifestyle is nearly impossible.
Ky. opioid panel head quashes talk questioning psychedelic drug treatment
Melissa Patrick
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June 19, 2023
Bryan Hubbard, the panel's executive director and chairman, advocated for two hearings on possible state funding of treatment using ibogaine.
‘Disappointing’ report shows how Kentucky children are faring
Sarah Ladd
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June 14, 2023
The commonwealth ranked No. 40 overall for key indicators of well-being, including financial security, education and child deaths.
Kentucky seniors are third most unhealthy in the nation: report
Sarah Ladd
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June 5, 2023
The state ranks better than only Louisiana and Mississippi.
Could an illegal psychedelic substance ease the opioid crisis? Daniel Cameron wants to find out.
Melissa Patrick
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June 5, 2023
Anecdotal evidence suggests the psychedelic relieves opioid withdrawal syndrome.
Here’s how to keep your heart healthy in summer heat
Dr. Vincent Sorrell
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June 4, 2023
It's important to know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, advises UK Chief of Cardiology Dr. Vincent Sorrell.
Radon is No. 2 cause of lung cancer in Kentucky but less than 1% of houses have been tested
Kentucky Health News
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May 31, 2023
Across roughly the southern half of Christian County, the indoor radon potential is among the highest in the state.
New Kentucky website has county-by-county data, maps and charts on health factors
Kentucky Health News
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May 29, 2023
The health tracking website includes information and data about how the environment affects human health in a number of ways.
Meet the Kentuckians who are answering 988 calls
Sarah Ladd
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May 22, 2023
Driven by empathy, they are first-responders on the suicide prevention lifeline.
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