Chrysler agrees to recall of Jeeps at risk of fire
Posted: 4:09 PM Chrysler says it has resolved its differences with the government and will recall older Jeep Grand Cherokee and Liberty SUVs that could be at risk of a fuel tank fire.
Posted: 4:09 PM Chrysler says it has resolved its differences with the government and will recall older Jeep Grand Cherokee and Liberty SUVs that could be at risk of a fuel tank fire.
Posted: 3:56 PM Medicare begins a major change next month that could save older diabetics money and time when they buy crucial supplies to test their blood sugar.
Posted: 3:58 PM Chrysler says its older model Jeep Grand Cherokees and Libertys are as safe as similar vehicles on the road.
Posted: 3:57 PM A review of public water systems in Kentucky shows a drop in health-based violations.
Posted: 9:47 PM Angelina Jolie recently revealed she underwent a preventative double mastectomy. Her courage has two Winchester sisters braving the unknown and fighting a killer that has already hit their family. In this month's Think Pink story Amber Philpott profiles two sisters taking a proactive approach to saving their lives.
Updated: 11:55 AM A one-time southern Kentucky cardiologist faces 30 to 37 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to overstating patient conditions to get payments for numerous heart procedures.
Posted: 2:18 PM The Northern Kentucky Independent District Health Department says the region has experienced a record "harsh" flu season.
Posted: 2:16 PM U.S. safety regulators are checking to see if more General Motors cars should be recalled because the air bags won't inflate.
Updated: 2:33 PM Researchers say dirty old socks could be the key to a more effective weapon against malarial mosquitos.
Posted: 2:47 PM A psychiatrist from Indiana has been chose to lead Eastern State Hospital at its new $129 million Lexington location.
Posted: 2:47 PM President Barack Obama says he is convening a conference on mental illness to bring the issue "out of the shadows."
Posted: 3:01 PM Ford is recalling about 465,000 cars and SUVs because the fuel tanks can leak and cause fires.
Posted: 2:48 PM A former blockbuster diabetes pill that is subject to major safety restrictions may not be as dangerous as once thought, according to the latest analysis of the much-debated GlaxoSmithKline drug.
Posted: 2:50 PM New research raises fresh questions about which cancer patients benefit from Avastin, a drug that lost its approval for treating breast cancer nearly two years ago.
Updated: 5:19 PM Starbucks customers will soon have to stamp out their cigarettes before approaching the cafes.
Updated: 2:53 PM The government says Medicare's giant hospital trust will not be exhausted until 2026, while the date that Social Security will exhaust its trust fund is unchanged at 2033.
Posted: 2:59 PM A judge has ordered Kentucky Spirit to pay for preventative care that local health departments across the state provide to school children.
Updated: 8:56 PM 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.
Posted: 10:19 AM The health department in northern Kentucky says it plans to stop offering well-child visits because Medicaid no longer offers reimbursement for them.
Updated: 5:37 AM Have you ever wondered if the dates you find on your food really matter? Many of us have in our mind that food must be thrown out if the date is passed due on the label, but that might be costing you big bucks. WKYT's Amber Philpott is going inside your fridge for some food for thought.
Updated: 5:08 PM Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia are recalling almost 1.9 million vehicles to fix problems with air bags and brake light switches.
Posted: 11:48 AM For soon-to-be college freshmen, it's never too soon to start preparing.
Posted: 4:49 PM We're tracking a consumer alert involving some popular cold and allergy medications.
Posted: 12:49 PM - If you received a gift card for Christmas, this could be the weekend to spend it.
Updated: 7:10 PM 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.