Category: YOUR HEALTH
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Medicaid expansion has dramatically reduced share of uninsured in most counties; some legislators worry about future cost
The expansion of Medicaid under federal health reform has greatly reduced the number of Kentuckians without health insurance, but state legislators are wary of its future cost. Medicaid Commissioner Lawrence...
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If you’ve had a stroke, learning how take your pulse and recognize an irregular heart beat could prevent second stroke
Regularly monitoring your pulse after a stroke is a simple and effective first step in detecting an irregular heartbeat, which is a major cause of having a second stroke, according...
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Medicaid managed-care forums for health-care providers to be held around Kentucky in next six weeks
The Cabinet for Health and Family Services has scheduled a new round of forums for health-care providers in each of the eight Medicaid regions during August and September. The forums...
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Health care jobs are expected to expand as we age; newspaper in Bowling Green looks at its region
Jobs in health care are not only available for those without bachelor’s degrees, such jobs are likely to become more prevalent, according to data collected in the Barren River Area...
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CDC director to attend a series of events Aug. 4-6 to talk about health issues in Appalachian Ky.; public is invited to attend
The director of the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will participate in four events in Eastern Kentucky next week to discuss and look for solutions to the many...
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Teens sensitive to light or noise after a concussion are more likely to suffer anxiety or depression, UK study finds
Teens who are sensitive to light or noise after a concussion may also have increased emotional symptoms, such as anxiety or depression, according to a study at the University of Kentucky....
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Mass. study finds home-packed school lunches lack whole grains, fruits and vegetables, and have too much sugary stuff
Packing a healthy lunch that kids will eat is an ongoing challenge for families, and a challenge that is often not met, according to a study by researchers at Tufts...
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Getting ready to go back to school is also a reminder that it’s time for that yearly ‘well visit’ with the pediatrician
As you’re making that back-to-school checklist of things to do to get your kids ready, don’t forget to put a yearly physical examination. While parents of kindergartners and sixth graders...
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Ballard County joins schools with free meals for all students
Ballard County is the latest in Kentucky where all public schools will provide free lunch and breakfast to all students, now that more than 40 percent of its middle- and...