A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that the national death rate for liver cancer has risen 43 percent in men and 40 percent in…
If you’ve ever fired up an Xbox or PlayStation, you’ve likely seen the warning that certain video games can cause seizures. Recently, some theaters have posted health-related warning signs about…
When planning for a baby, expectant parents have many things to consider. Choosing a name, finding a car seat and getting on the right daycare waiting list suddenly become priorities….
Training for race day is hard work, mentally and physically. We all need a day off and here’s why: Norton Sports Health You don’t have to be an elite athlete…
Effective July 1, 2018, all Kentucky women who are pregnant will be tested for hepatitis C (hep C) during their first prenatal visit with a health provider. The screening is…
Millennials are delaying milestones such as getting married and starting a family, and it’s reflected in U.S. birth rates — more women are giving birth at age 35 and older….
Atrial fibrillation, also called A-fib, is a disease of the heart. It causes an irregular heartbeat, often faster than normal. Between 3 and 6 million people in the U.S. have…
It’s no secret that Greater Louisville is a challenging place to live for people with allergies and asthma. Warm temperatures early in the spring and late into the fall can…
July Fourth is right around the corner. People will enjoy cookouts and fireworks — hopefully without feeling sick due to food or a bug passed from another partygoer. Warm temperatures…
Traveling is something many look forward to during the summer months. However, it can be easy to let your eating habits slip and choose convenient, unhealthy options while on the…
It’s fun to play with fireworks … until it’s not. Emergency rooms across the country see an increase in burns and hand injuries around the Fourth of July. Charity S….
Despite the widespread availability of safe and effective vaccines, adult immunization rates remain low in the U.S. — and far below the targets set by Healthy People 2020, a national…