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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 Prevention Lifeline at 988. ...

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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 last six months, the ...

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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, experts warn more Kentuckians ...

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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 said they want to ...

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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 comes to mind. However, ...

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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 in the White House ...

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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 continue to experience high ...

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