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Bill would make Ky. 34th state to legalize medical marijuana, with lots of rules; lack of research remains obstacle for Senate leader

Lawmakers announced their introduction of a bill to legalize marijuana for medical purposes on Jan. 9. (WDRB image) — Kentucky lawmakers have introduced a bill to legalize medical marijuana and are...

By Al Cross Published January 14, 2019 DRUGS, FEATURED

2 anti-abortion bills are already moving through the Republican-led General Assembly, and several others await action

Sen. Matt Castlen spoke at a Pro-life Caucus event in the Capitol. (Lexington Herald-Leader photo by John Cheves) — In the first week of the 2019 legislative session, opponents of abortion...

By Al Cross Published January 14, 2019 FEATURED, HEALTH POLICY, YOUR HEALTH

2/3 of registered voters in Ky. poll on Medicaid oppose Bevin’s changes, as simply described; not asked about work requirement

By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News A poll conducted for a group opposing Gov. Matt Bevin’s coming changes to the Medicaid program shows that two-thirds of Kentucky voters oppose the...

By Al Cross Published January 11, 2019 FEATURED, HEALTH POLICY, YOUR HEALTH

After state cigarette tax rose 50 cents, half of of Kentucky’s adult smokers cut back, considered quitting or tried to quit, poll finds

Kentucky Health News Half of Kentucky’s adult smokers say they smoked less, or considered or tried to quit smoking, following the increase in the state’s cigarette tax on July 1....

By Al Cross Published January 10, 2019 DRUGS, FEATURED, HEALTH POLICY, YOUR HEALTH

UK professor who won whistleblower settlement for loss of post-retirement job returns to run oral health program for 18 months

Raynor Mullins — When he retired from the University of Kentucky dental school several years ago, Raynor Mullins, now 74, continued working for UK on efforts to improve oral health in the...

By Al Cross Published January 8, 2019 FEATURED, HEALTH POLICY

Quitting smoking is a top New Year’s resolution, but can prompt weight gain; dietitian says no big deal, quit anyway; offers tips

By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Of the 44 percent of American adults who said they would make a New Year’s resolution this year, 12 percent said they plan to...

By Al Cross Published January 6, 2019 FEATURED, YOUR HEALTH

Flu activity increases in Kentucky; health officials urge all 6 months and older to get vaccinated, and to wash your hands

By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky’s influenza level has just been updated to “widespread,” prompting health officials and advocates to encourage Kentuckians to get their flu shot — and...

By Al Cross Published January 6, 2019 FEATURED, YOUR HEALTH

Poll: 73% of Ky. voters support state excise tax on e-cigarettes, a proven way to limit use among youth, the devices’ biggest users

By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News A new poll shows that nearly three-fourths of registered voters in Kentucky support a statewide excise tax on electronic cigarettes. Currently, e-cigarettes are subject...

By Al Cross Published January 6, 2019 DRUGS, FEATURED, HEALTH POLICY, YOUR HEALTH

Study: low-income, rural kids may be at higher risk of cigarette smoke exposure than previously thought

A newly published study in Nicotine & Tobacco Research found that young children from low-income, rural homes could be at a higher risk of exposure to second- and thirdhand cigarette smoke than previously reported....

By Al Cross Published January 3, 2019 FEATURED, YOUR HEALTH

Poll: 73% of Ky. voters support state excise tax on e-cigarettes, a proven way to limit use among youth, the devices’ biggest users

By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News A new poll shows that nearly three-fourths of registered voters in Kentucky support a statewide excise tax on electronic cigarettes. Currently, e-cigarettes are subject...

By Al Cross Published January 3, 2019 FEATURED, HEALTH POLICY, YOUR HEALTH

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