News, Recipes

Butternut Squash Casserole

A healthy twist on your traditional holiday side dish, this sweet and savory side dish is sure to be a family favorite year after year! With 150 percent of your daily vitamin A needs and 30 percent of your daily fiber, you can take pride in nourishing your guests as you celebrate this holiday season….

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News, Prevention and Wellness

Is your beard harboring bacteria?

My beard is many things for many people. For my wife, the lingering food crumbs are a cause for embarrassment. For my daughter, it gives her something to practice braiding. For my son, it helps him pick me out in a crowd. So, as thousands of men dedicate the winter months to eschewing razor blades…

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Bladder Cancer, Cancer

Where can you find top cancer research?

Rudy Jones is a man on the go. If the Louisville native is not playing tennis with a friend, he may be skiing or riding go-karts with his grandson. If you can catch Jones in one place long enough to ask him where someone should go for the best cancer care and research possible, he…

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News

Surgery just got a whole lot easier

The thought of missing work troubled Bettie Hart. To the reading recovery teacher at Overdale Elementary in Hillview, Kentucky, Hart’s students mean the world to her. “I really love my job, these kids,” Hart, age 64, said. “They struggle with reading, and I want to help them in every way I can.” So when doctors…

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News

Simple ways to be grateful

Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to stop and reflect on the past year. This year has been full of highs and lows, but we all can find something we are thankful for. Gratitude isn’t just for hipsters, mom bloggers and yogis. We can take the moment this Thanksgiving and look outside of ourselves — beyond…

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News

A positive mind = a positive life

I am going to date myself with this question: Do you remember the “Saturday Night Live” skit featuring Stuart Smalley? If not, a quick online search is worth the effort. (You may just learn something … more on that later!) Stuart Smalley is a character invented and performed by Al Franken. If you don’t know…

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Neurosciences, News, Sports Health

Think it’s a concussion? Don’t wait

  During any type of physical or recreational activity, there is a risk for injury, especially if the activity is a sport that involves contact. One of the most common sports-related injuries is concussion, which can result when the brain is jarred or shaken inside the skull after intense impact. If a head injury has…

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Cancer, News

Are e-cigarettes safer than smoking?

Norton Cancer Institute is participating in the Great American Smokeout on Nov. 17, 2016. We spoke with Joseph Flynn, D.O., executive director and physician-in-chief, Norton Cancer Institute, about the development of e-cigarettes and the myths about them being a safe alternative to smoking. An e-cigarette is a battery-powered device that contains a cartridge filled with nicotine…

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News

What’s got you sick?

Antibiotics have their place in medicine, but they’re not a cure-all. In fact, if prescribed inappropriately, they can be fatal. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that as many as one-half of all antibiotic prescriptions are unnecessary, putting countless patients at risk. Every year in the United States, at least 23,000 people…

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News, Obstetrics

Thankful for our tiny blessing

We are excited to announce the arrival of our little miracle! We are so blessed to have him in our world and thankful to our family and friends for their support. Our journey to this point has been a rollercoaster ride, but we are beyond thankful for our healthy little boy. Things will be much…

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News, Recipes

Sweet corn salad recipe

Can you believe the holiday season is just around the corner? During this time of celebration we are always searching for healthier holiday alternatives. This throw-together recipe is a crowd-pleasing substitute for your traditional cold pasta salad. Not only is this high-fiber dish packed with flavor, it makes for a beautiful addition to your holiday…

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News, Prevention and Wellness

Kick that butt goodbye!

Are you ready for this? Tobacco kills. Period. And Kentucky ranks No. 1 in lung cancer deaths nationwide. According to the American Cancer Society, cigarette smoking is the No. 1 cause of preventable death in the United States. Mark your calendar for Thursday, Nov. 17, to commit to breaking the habit and turning those statistics…

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