Cancer, Hematology

Sickle cell anemia treatment advances showing promise

Breakthroughs in gene therapy are starting to bring new reason for hope to patients with sickle cell anemia. The inherited blood disease can cause severe pain, strokes, organ damage and…

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New Mom, New Parent, News

Free breastfeeding support for moms

Breastfeeding may come easy for some, but others struggle. Some of mothers’ biggest concerns are about latching on, supply, whether baby is eating enough, and issues with the breast including…

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News, Orthopedics

When a torn meniscus won’t heal, surgery may be needed

If you’ve been struggling with a stiff and swollen knee that may be difficult to straighten or is sometimes painful when twisting, you may have a torn meniscus. Your physician…

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News

Preventing food poisoning at your big game party shouldn’t be a Hail Mary

With football’s biggest day just around the corner, Erin Wiedmer, clinical nutritionist with Norton Healthcare’s employee wellness program, shares important information to help you stay healthy and keep your guests…

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News, Planning Your Pregnancy, Womens Health

What is PCOS? Polycystic ovary syndrome is common and treatable

If you have erratic periods and have tried — and struggled — to get pregnant, you could be living with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) but not realize it, according to…

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News, Prevention and Wellness

What to look for and what to do if you suspect frostbite

If you’ve ever waited for a bus when the wind-chill is below zero, you understand why some school districts cancel classes on days when there is no ice or snow, but…

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Endovascular Neurosurgery, Heart, Neurosciences, News, Stroke

Comprehensive Stroke System offers the highest level of care when time matters

We’ve all heard “time is money” and “time heals all wounds.” What about this one? “Time lost is brain lost.” Treating a stroke quickly can mean the difference between recovery…

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News, Prevention and Wellness

What age is the MMR vaccine given to fight measles, mumps and rubella?

The Kentucky Department for Public Health recommends the following MMR vaccine schedule by age to prevent measles. All children ages 12 months and older who have not received the measles,…

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Atrial Fibrillation, Heart, News

The heart disease link to sleep apnea and sleep deprivation

Simple snoring is a problem in bedrooms across the world. But 1 in 5 adults have at least mild sleep apnea. They stop breathing for periods while they’re asleep. While…

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Heart, News

What’s the link between cholesterol and heart disease

Too much bad cholesterol or too little good cholesterol coursing through your bloodstream increases the risk that the waxy substance can start lining the walls of arteries that supply blood…

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Cardiology, Heart, Heart Attack

What’s the link between a heart attack and blood pressure?

High blood pressure puts extra strain on the heart and arteries. Years of untreated high blood pressure and the strain it puts on artery walls creates places for cholesterol to…

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Behavioral Health, Heart, News

Linking stress to your heart health isn’t a far stretch

  If you are experiencing stress or not handling your stress with healthy tools, it may affect your heart health. When the body feels stress, the natural reaction is to…

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