Ky. opioid panel head quashes talk questioning psychedelic drug treatment by Melissa Patrick 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 by Sarah Ladd 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 by Sarah Ladd 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. by Melissa Patrick June 5, 2023 Anecdotal evidence suggests the psychedelic relieves opioid withdrawal syndrome.
Here’s how to keep your heart healthy in summer heat by Dr. Vincent Sorrell 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 by Kentucky Health News 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 by Kentucky Health News 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 by Sarah Ladd May 22, 2023 Driven by empathy, they are first-responders on the suicide prevention lifeline.
UK medical school grad plans to pay it forward with a career in rural Kentucky by Melissa Patrick May 14, 2023 Pike County native Shelley Stiltner said she plans a career in rural medicine to care for patients and help inspire the next generation of rural physicians.
What does ending the emergency status of the COVID-19 pandemic mean in practice? 4 questions answered by Amy Lauren Fairchild and Marian Moser Jones May 11, 2023 COVID-19 hasn’t vanished, but at this point it’s doing less damage.
Surgeon general: Loneliness poses a public health threat by Melissa Patrick May 5, 2023 America's top public health official warned of the crisis and offered a detailed plan of how to advance social connection.
Kentucky calls to 988 suicide and crisis line increase by 23% by Melissa Patrick May 4, 2023 The 988 line is confidential and accepts calls, texts and chats from anyone who needs support for a suicidal, mental-health or substance-use crisis.
