Diabetes can cause gum disease and tooth decay
Though it’s commonly known that diabetes can affect organ function and eyesight, an oral-health expert points out that the disease can also cause tooth decay and gum disease. “Diabetics with...
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Though it’s commonly known that diabetes can affect organ function and eyesight, an oral-health expert points out that the disease can also cause tooth decay and gum disease. “Diabetics with...
With a focus on prevention and wellness this year, the Kentucky Department of Public Health is promoting national Public Health Week, which kicked off yesterday and will be observed until...
A new report shows 29.5 percent of Kentuckians are obese, sixth highest in the nation. The state ranked second in the nation for the highest percentage of diabetes, with 13.7...
Starting next week, diabetics will be able to test their blood-sugar levels using a device that instantly sends their readings to an online database that can be accessed by the...
Kentucky is near the bottom of the list in a ranking that determines which states are the healthiest. It came in 43rd, up from 44th last year. Kentucky’s low ranking...
Last week, a document leaked showing Walmart‘s intention to become the country’s largest provider of primary health services, but the company’s interest is not unique. Drug retailers like CVS Caremark...
It wouldn’t be Halloween without candy and chocolate in pillowcases and paper sacks. But with childhood obesity and diabetes rates looking as scary as the ax murderers and zombies knocking...
Featuring the insight of 42 federal, state and local health experts, officials and community leaders, the Appalachian Regional Commission‘s Healthy Families: Healthy Future conference will be held Sept. 7-9 in...
Exercise is good for you. But it’s not that simple. “Doctors and scientists have a lot of questions about why exercise is so beneficial, how muscles work and the role...
“It’s official: Kentucky is a mecca for blubber,” The Courier-Journal‘s Darla Carter reports. The state has the sixth highest rate of obese adults, is one of just six states whose...