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By Danielle Ray Kentucky Health News A life lived in Kentucky is expected to vary up to nine years in length depending on the county in which it’s spent. Life...
By Danielle Ray Kentucky Health News Pitman (Paducah Sun photo) Dr. Jay Pitman knows what it’s like to feel isolated. Pitman spoke out about his battle with depression in a...
Associated Press By Danielle Ray Kentucky Health News Nutrition labels on food products will undergo a facelift over the next two years. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration finalized plans...
Photo from livestrong.com By Danielle Ray Kentucky Health News Presentation is everything. Apple consumption is on the rise, and researchers at Cornell University think pre-sliced apples are the cause. The...
Photo from mdxipe.wordpress.com By Danielle Ray Kentucky Health News The Department of Health and Human Services issued rules Friday in an effort to ensure equality in health care for women,...
By Danielle Ray Kentucky Health News A long time coming, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released new regulations this month for all tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes, vape pens,...