Stroke continues to be a leading cause of death in Kentucky. In fact, the number of young people hospitalized due to stroke has increased 44 percent over the past decade….
Baby boomers are leading the way again, but this time it’s with hepatitis C. People born between 1945 and 1965 are the largest group living with hepatitis C, according to…
On Saturday, Oct. 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Louisville-area agencies and the Drug Enforcement Administration are giving you an opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding…
From adolescence through menopause, most women come up with their own unique way of dealing with their monthly menstrual cycle. Tampons or pads, pain- or bloat-relieving medication — they do…
Hollywood fad or potential game-changer for people with epilepsy? The ketogenic (keto) diet could very well be both. In recent years, celebrities and fitness bloggers have touted the keto diet…
One field that lets you see the dramatic improvements in medical technology is radiation therapy for cancer. With improvements in visualizing cancer and other diseases without surgery, health care providers…
For many people, three of life’s scariest words are, “You have cancer.” According to Adam D. Lye, M.D., the good news is that advances in research, technology and treatment are…
Nearly 6 million people in the United States have Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, including more than 90,000 in Greater Louisville. Chances are you know someone with one of these diseases….
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone over 6 months old get a flu shot before the end of October. “You need to get vaccinated now…
Tad D. Seifert, M.D., neurologist and director of Norton Healthcare’s Sports Concussion Program, stands at a podium in front of about 40 athletic trainers representing different high schools and colleges…
Women who need care for all types of breast health issues will find new options in northeastern Louisville at Norton Breast Health Center on the Norton Brownsboro Hospital campus. The…
Stuffy noses and allergies aren’t the only ailments that come with fall. It’s also a prime time for headaches. “The change in barometric pressure may act as a triggering event…