Between kids taking classes from home, and work and other routines upended, it’s easy — but unwise — to put off getting a flu shot this year. The holidays are…
Since cold weather means it may be difficult to spend much time outside, truly isolating in the same household with someone who is quarantining may be unrealistic. Here is some…
An annual wellness visit with a primary care provider can help catch any emerging conditions and allows you to develop an ongoing relationship with a health care provider. Having that…
One thing COVID-19 has taught us is that we don’t need to be physically together to be together. Virtual celebrations are an ideal way to catch up with those who live…
Changes in sexual health may not be top of mind when you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, but it might be more important than you expect. It’s important to talk to…
Neuro-oncologist Kaylyn Sinicrope, M.D., always wanted to a doctor, a profession that combines two things she loves to do. “I’ve always had an interest in fixing problems and helping people,”…
The news of a prostate cancer diagnosis for beloved morning show host and meteorologist Al Roker “came as a shock” to him and his family, he shared recently. But he…
St. Xavier High School quarterback Jack Sivori can’t pinpoint the day he injured his shoulder. But as the 2019 football season progressed, throwing became more and more painful. “I couldn’t…
Bassel Alkhalil, M.D., was a medical resident and unsure what path to take in medicine when a dramatic case changed his life. While he was training at a Baltimore hospital,…
Atrial fibrillation (A-fib) is a heart rhythm condition that isn’t life-threatening, but can lead to other conditions such as stroke and heart failure, so it should be taken very seriously….
Masses, lumps or abnormalities may or may not be cancer. Making a determination can be quite complicated and requires access to state-of-the-art testing, knowledgeable specialists who can make the right…
The University of Kentucky, in partnership with Baptist Health Lexington and Norton Healthcare in Louisville, has been selected as a testing site for the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson &…