News, Prevention and Wellness

Would you eat off a toilet seat?

Question of the day: Would you eat off a toilet seat? I’m willing to bet the majority of us would reply with a resounding, “No!” and maybe add an expletive…

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News, Prevention and Wellness

Got gunk? A Neti pot may help

Curious about trying a Neti pot, but a little afraid? Some people swear by these nasal-rinsing devices to manage their clogged-up sinuses. Some people are completely freaked out about them….

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Neurosciences, News, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

Grandmother survives stroke to turn 100

On a day most of us set aside to be thankful for our many blessings, Dixie Howard was counting hers as she recovered from nearly losing her life to a…

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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…

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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….

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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….

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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…

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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…

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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…

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