Stateline: Measles cases are in 34 states, including Kentucky; North Dakota now the focus
By Tim Henderson Stateline As super-contagious measles continues to spread and nears a six-year U.S. record, cases in its original…
The end of hospital emergency abortion care rule will affect rural women in Kentucky
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Abortion rights advocates in Kentucky are concerned as the Department of Health and Human…
Do you feel nervous or stressed when talking to your doctor? These tips can help ease your anxiety
By Dr. Tess Smith-Thomas University of Kentucky No matter how old you are, talking to a doctor or nurse can…
US children struggle to catch up educationally while poverty further burdens Kentucky’s kids
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please call or text the National Suicide…
Kentucky officials say two infants have died from complications of whooping cough in past six months
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Two infants have died from pertussis — whooping cough — in the state during the…
Medicaid cuts, work requirements would risk opioid treatment access for thousands of Kentuckians
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service As Congress continues to push for cuts and additional work requirements for Medicaid eligibility,…
Kentucky Make America Healthy Again task force meets for first time
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern During the first meeting of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Kentucky Task Force, lawmakers…
Ocular melanoma is a rare but serious eye cancer, here’s what to know about detection
Dr. Aditya Bansal University of Kentucky When you think of cancer, eye cancer may not be the first thing that…
KFF Health News: Feds chop enforcement staff and halt rules meant to curb black lung in coal miners
By Taylor Sisk KFF Health News In early April, President Donald Trump gathered dozens of hard-hat-clad coal miners around him…
Lack of vital records is creating barriers for Kentucky youth aging out of foster care
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service May is National Foster Care Month, and Kentucky youth aging out of the system…