A new federal study published in July showed a direct link between testicular cancer and PFOS — a chemical that has been found in the blood of thousands of military personnel.
As the holidays approach, Kentucky's top health official is reminding everyone that if they're sick, it's important to stay home. Even those who are vaccinated are at a high risk of getting COVID in a crowded, indoor setting.
Kentuckians who don’t have coverage through an employer, Medicare, Medicaid, the Kentucky Children’s Health Insurance Program, or the Pentagon's Tricare program can shop for individual coverage on Kynect.
Because of medical advances, people over age 60 live far longer than people at the dawn of the 20th century. Still, most of us lack a good understanding of what happens to our bodies during this extended period after middle age.
Previously providers serving low-income people weren't being paid by most Medicaid programs, because services weren’t delivered in traditional medical facilities, such as hospitals and clinics.
The proposal calls for allowing local governments to determine how Medicaid dollars are spent, with an incentive to save money for other local purposes.
