Cancer, News

Mammogram results now will tell Kentucky women more

Starting this month in Kentucky, the letter you receive with your mammogram results will tell you whether you have dense breast tissue. Why does it matter? Dense breast tissue can…

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News, Obstetrics

Moms and moms-to-be look for answers on Zika

As summer and mosquito season hit full steam, many women who are pregnant, or couples who are considering becoming pregnant, may have concerns about the mosquito-borne Zika virus. As new…

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News, Prevention and Wellness

How many steps a day should you be walking?

Walking is the simplest way to get fit — you can do it anywhere, anytime. The average American takes 5,117 steps a day, which is equivalent to walking just over…

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Prevention and Wellness

Why it’s important to come out to your doctor

If you are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT), being open about your sexual identity has driven many decisions and conversations in your life. One place it’s important to be…

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News, Sports Health

Mia Hamm inspires athletes to be resilient and empowered

I was 14 when the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup, which included Mia Hamm, put the world on notice that female athletes could be an important part of the athletic…

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News, Prevention and Wellness

What that handbag is doing to your body

Heavy purses, totes and messenger bags put a lot of stress on your bones, joints and muscles without you even realizing it. Over time, they can cause permanent damage and…

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News, Prevention and Wellness

4 tips for surviving the early blast of hot and humid weather

Despite the date on the calendar being June, the meteorologists are warning of a heat wave. Are you prepared for these hot and humid days? “As temperatures are expected to…

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Neurosciences, News

3 benefits of stroke survivor support groups

There’s more to stroke recovery than building back your body. There are mental and social components that sometimes aren’t talked about much. But with the support of fellow stroke survivors,…

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News, Womens Health

Breast self-exam: Do you know what to look for?

Did you know as many as 40 percent of cancerous lumps in the breast are found during a self-check? Are you checking yourself every month? The best time to do…

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Hepatitis C, Infectious Disease, Prevention and Wellness

Baby boomers need to get screened for hepatitis C

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is responsible for more deaths in the U.S. than HIV. Baby boomers make up 75 percent of all HCV cases, yet 80 percent do not consider…

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Neurosciences

Know the signs of a stroke: act FAST

Face: Ask the person to smile. Does the smile look even? Arms: Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drop down? Speech: Does the person have trouble…

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Neurosciences, News

Robotic laser therapy treats epilepsy, brain tumors and lesions

Norton Healthcare is the first health care provider in the region to use the latest in image-guided laser technology to treat brain tumors and lesions in the brain. NeuroBlate laser…

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