Health

It's the time of year that feelings of loneliness can be heightened by oversized expectations that the season should be joyous and spent with family and friends.
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The less light exposure one has, the more one’s mood may decline — but taking some small steps may help.
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Appointments are not required for flu shots at the Christian County Health Department.
McCracken, Crittenden and Ballard counties are among the school closures.
In the last two months, health professionals across the country have seen an unprecedented spike in the number of RSV cases.
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"Kynectors," who help Kentuckians sign up for coverage on Kynect, are available at no charge in every county to answer questions and help people sign up for coverage.
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Joel Best, who tracks media coverage of contaminated Halloween treats, started hearing from reporters earlier than normal this year and they wanted to talk about a new alleged threat: “rainbow fentanyl.”
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Locals interested in donating blood can do so at the Western Kentucky Regional Blood Center, 1902 S. Virginia St.
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It's an issue that is especially prominent among nursing home staff and in Kentucky, where the rate is among the lowest in the nation.
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Here's what you should know about COVID-19 and updated boosters to prepare for a possible fall or winter surge.
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Of this week's new cases, 39% were among Kentuckians 18 and younger.
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