Health Expert Weighs In on Viral Weight-Loss Trends

Expert separates fact from fiction in viral weight-loss and health trends.

Black Lung Rises to Highest Level in Nearly 50 Years

New data shows Black Lung rates among Appalachian miners at 50-Year High.

New Alzheimer’s Treatment May Offer Hope for Patients

Neurologist explains new Alzheimer’s treatment and its potential impact.

New Program Lets Disabled Kentuckians Save

Program lets disabled Kentuckians save without losing benefits.

Kentucky Hit with Measles Outbreak

Health officials confirm measles outbreak in five Kentucky counties.

Harrison County Expands Emergency Overdose Access

Health department, police partner to install public Narcan boxes in Harrison County.

Lawmakers Target Medicaid Waste Across State Lines

Audit finds $800M in Kentucky Medicaid spending tied to multi-state enrollment.

State Senator Tours First “Food Is Medicine” Clinic

Sen. Funke Frommeyer travels to Hazard to tour Kentucky’s first lifestyle medicine clinic.

Doctor Says Vaccine Order Unlikely to Alter Childhood Shots

Expert says new vaccine order unlikely to affect childhood vaccinations.

Food Recall Concerns Driving Shoppers to Farmers Markets

Kentuckians turn to farmers markets for food following produce recalls.

Child Safety Expert Warns of Growing Frontover Danger

Child safety expert highlights risks of frontovers as vehicles grow larger.

Nonprofit Marks 40 Years Serving Those with Disabilities

Louisville nonprofit celebrates 40 years supporting people with disabilities.

Kentucky Facing Blood Supply Shortage

A major blood supplier for the state says it’s unable to fill all hospital blood orders.

Medicare Program Covering Some GLP-1 Medicines

Pharmacist outlines who is eligible for GLP-1 medicines under Medicare program.

Restoring Sleep for Alzheimer’s Patients

Researchers say treatment can restore restful sleep in Alzheimer’s patients.

Organ Procurement Organization Serving Kentucky Decertified

Organ donation provider serving Kentucky decertified over patient safety failures claims.

Report Ranks Kentucky Schools High in Post-Covid Recovery

National report shows Kentucky schools making a recovery from COVID-19 era learning loss.

Reducing Agitation in Dementia Patients

Clinical trial shows cannabis treatment reduces agitation in dementia patients.

Report: Hunger Hits 70-Year High in Central, Eastern Kentucky

Feeding America Report Shows Record Food Insecurity in Central, Eastern Kentucky.

Family Seeks Medical Care for Detained Ugandan Woman

Congressman, family urge release of ICE detainee needing Sickle Cell treatment.

Kentucky Nonprofit Helps Families Navigate Organ Donation

Nonprofit supports families, educates public on organ donation.

Lawmakers Look at Ways to Cut Michelle P Waiver Wait Time

State lawmakers consider ways to whittle down Michelle P waiver waitlists.

Louisville Reports First West Nile Case of 2026

Infectious disease specialist explains West Nile risks and prevention tips.

Bluegrass Ambucs Helps Kids With Disabilities Ride Bikes

Nonprofit provides adaptive bikes to children with disabilities in Central Kentucky.

Lawmakers Eye New Steps to Prevent Child Drug Poisonings

Child fatality report spurs discussion on preventing THC, prescription drug ingestions.

U.S. House Passes Sunshine Protection Act

Sleep expert talks about potential health impacts of Sunshine Protection Act.

KSU Grows Aquatic Science Program Through Aquaponics

KSU aquaponics research aims to increase sustainability and food access.

Researchers Target High Teen Crash Risk in Kentucky

Kentucky researchers seek ways to lower teen drivers’ fatal crash risk.

Bowling Green Woman Helping Defy Dementia

Bowling Green woman leads effort to help Kentuckians defy dementia.

Where Opioid Settlement Money is Going in Kentucky

New dashboard breaks down where opioid settlement money is being spent across the state.

Projects Encourage Conversation Around a Difficult Topic

WKU receives funding for suicide prevention projects.

Lawmakers Raise Concerns About Medical Cannabis Program

Questions raised about whether Kentucky farmers are benefitting from medical cannabis program.

American Heart Association Calls Health Care Costs a Crisis

American Heart Association warns health care affordability has reached crisis levels.

Report Finds Gaps in Local Opioid Fund Spending

Report looks at how cities and counties have spent opioid abatement dollars.

Appalachian Center for Assistive Technology Opens in Morehead

Center in Eastern Kentucky is getting accessibility tools into the hands of people who need them.

Home Modification Program Provides Assistive Devices for Seniors

Program offers seniors home safety updates so they can continue living independently.

Nonprofit Launches Forums to Help Kentuckians ‘Thrive’

ThriveKY forums to deliver updates on key social services programs.

Post Clinic Nears 30 Years of Care for Uninsured Residents

Post Clinic nears 30 years of providing free healthcare services to Kentuckians in need.

Bringing Awareness to Elder Abuse

Advocates and seniors gather for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day event in Frankfort.

Ranking Senior Health in Kentucky

Report ranks Kentucky 48th in the nation when it comes to senior health.

New Report Shows How Kentucky Kids Are Faring

Kentucky ranks below national average on several key indicators of child well-being.

Hospital Partners With Dolly Parton for Literacy

The hospital is enrolling babies in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

Sleep Disorders Higher in Rural Kentucky

Study finds a high number of rural Kentuckians are suffering from sleep disorders.

Health Department Giving Away Gun Locks

Free gun locks are part of the ‘Let’s Lock It Lex’ initiative.

Yellow Tulip Project

How a yellow flower is becoming a symbol for hope in Nelson County.

Mind Matters Summit Encourages Brain Health

Advice to keep your brain healthy at the Mind Matters Summit.

How to Tell Anxiety From Everyday Stress

Psychologist explains how to tell anxiety from stress during Mental Health Awareness Month.

Equine Therapy Program Helping Children Thrive

Harnessing healing power of horses for kids with developmental disabilities.

Estrogen Patches in Short Supply

Demand for estrogen patches increases, leading to supply shortage.

Program Provides Cancer Screenings for Firefighters

New cancer screening program for firefighters providing peace of mind and early detection.

Pesticides and Parkinson’s Disease

Neurologist shares research on connection between Parkinson’s Disease and pesticides.

MIND Diet Could Slow Brain Aging

Neurologist discusses the brain-health benefits of the MIND diet.

Parade Honors Breast and Ovarian Cancer Survivors

Breast and ovarian cancer survivors will take part in annual Oaks Day Survivors Parade.

Report Shows Drug Overdose Deaths Down in Kentucky

Governor Beshear shares findings from report showing drug overdose deaths down in state.

Recovery Program Expands Services in Clay County

Freedom House makes room for more mothers in addiction recovery and their children.

Avoiding Tick-Born Illnesses

Entomologist talks about different types of ticks and how to avoid getting bitten by one.

What’s Changed in the Fight Against High Cholesterol

New guidelines aim to lower bad cholesterol through earlier screenings and interventions.

Report Finds Louisville’s Air Quality Has Worsened

American Lung Association ranks Louisville as one of the nation’s worse in air quality.

New Grants Awarded to Fight State’s Drug Epidemic

More than $30 million awarded to organizations to help combat the drug epidemic in the state.

Discussion on Ibogaine-Related Legislation in Kentucky

Former head of Kentucky’s Opioid Abatement Commission discusses ibogaine legislation.

How Declining Fertility Rates Could Impact Kentucky

Expert discusses the possibly implications a drop in birth rates could have on Kentucky.

Ibogaine Expert on Its Benefits in Battling Drug Addiction

Hear why one ibogaine advocate believes it’s the answer to Kentucky’s drug problem.