Better Living Headlines
Doctor shortage to worsen under Medicaid expansion
Updated: 05/22/2013 - The planned expansion of Kentucky's Medicaid program coupled with a push to help the uninsured obtain health coverage will worsen the state's shortage of physicians.
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Drugmaker recalls popular cold and allergy medications
Posted: 02/01/2013 - We're tracking a consumer alert involving some popular cold and allergy medications.
Second annual gift card weekend coming up
Posted: 01/01/2013 - - If you received a gift card for Christmas, this could be the weekend to spend it.
N. Ky. health department stops well-child exams
Posted: 05/21/2013 - The health department in northern Kentucky says it plans to stop offering well-child visits because Medicaid no longer offers reimbursement for them.
Service dog is Fayette County student's constant companion
Updated: 12/25/2012 - Right now Fayette County school students are home enjoying holiday break. For 137 of those students they deal with diabetes on a daily basis. Students can often times find it hard to concentrate, but for one fifth grader a special gift is now allowing her to better control her disease so she can focus on the books. A year old goldendoodle is helping Brianna Svetich manage her recently diagnosed diabetes disease.
Stores offer free shipping with delivery before Christmas
Updated: 12/17/2012 - If you plan to purchase Christmas gifts online, you may want to wait a little longer to buy.
Kentucky flu levels raised to widespread
Updated: 12/12/2012 - Kentucky Department for Public Health officials reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week that the influenza activity level in the state has increased from regional to widespread.
Fayette County students get science lesson in giving
Updated: 11/22/2012 - School is out for the Thanksgiving holiday, but when students return at two Fayette County schools they'll have some pretty important projects to tend to. WKYT's Amber Philpott takes you inside two programs going beyond the text book to teach science and giving back.
Lexington woman battling cancer warns others about radon
Updated: 11/22/2012 - You can not see it, smell it, or taste it. Some say it's among the most dangerous things in our homes. Radon contributes to over 20,000 lung cancer deaths in the country each year. Now, Lois Turner Dees who's fighting the disease hopes to warn others about the potential threat.
Study finds Kentuckians use most antibiotics
Posted: 11/13/2012 - A study shows Kentucky residents have the highest use of antibiotics in the country.
Medical Center competing in Pink Glove Dance competition
Updated: 10/25/2012 - We all know October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Six Kentucky healthcare facilities hope pink gloves and their dancing abilities will help them win big in the fight against breast cancer. The winning organization receives a $10,000 donation to the breast cancer charity of their choice. Frankfort Regional Medical Center has chosen the Kentucky Pink Connection if they win.
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Ivanhoe Medical Breakthroughs
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Detecting Obesity Through Children’s Breath?
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The breath of obese children may help doctors predict and treat future complications, like liver disease or diabetes, according to research conducted at the Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital. -
Using a Common Catheter May be Risky
(Ivanhoe Newswire) – A recent study out of the University of Michigan Health Center discovered the commonly used peripherally inserted central catheters, also known as PICCs, more than doubles the risk of dangerous blood clots. This risk is particularly high for patients who are critically ill or have cancer. -
Fighting Asthma With Ginger?
(Ivanhoe Newswire) - Researchers at Columbia University have found that purified components of ginger may have properties that help asthma patients breathe more easily.
