Health

Participants receive tax-free student loan repayment in exchange for their service commitment.
More than 2% of Kentuckians use the drugs which mimic a hormone that triggers the release of insulin.
The community is invited to the event Feb. 2 at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School.
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The lieutenant governor stresses the importance of early cancer detection and prevention.
In Christian County, 41% of residents have been vaccinated against COVID-19. The rate is one of the lowest in the state.
When stress and tension are starting to mount, taking short breaks and deep breaths can help clear your mind.
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.
Kentucky's infant-mortality rate has usually been higher than the nation's, reflecting its status as a poor state with lower-than-average health.