We’ve known for some time that obesity is a significant risk factor for several types of cancer. Credible published research has linked increased rates of breast, colorectal, esophageal (throat), kidney…
Louisville’s celebrity sweetheart and Academy Award winning actress Jennifer Lawrence has opened her heart to the Norton Children’s Hospital Heart Center to establish the Jennifer Lawrence Foundation Cardiac Intensive Care…
Who doesn’t look forward to fall— cooler days, school activities and countless ways to enjoy the outdoors. The last thing your child needs during this busy time of year is…
Celebrate the last blast of summer with an easy and healthy grilling recipe. Chill out and let your grill do the work. Grilled Chicken Breasts With Lemon Broccoli 4 skinless,…
It’s no secret that being active is important. Need some fun and easy ways to get the whole family involved? This weekend is the perfect time to get out and…
Summer Blizzard has always been an active person but decided she was ready for a new challenge. A couple of years ago, she learned about the Bike to Beat Cancer…
Recent reports of a spike in drug overdoses, possibly due to an extremely toxic batch of heroin, raise the question of whether you should call 911 or attempt to drive…
Fall sports season means it’s sports injury season, too. Whether you’re a parent, coach or player, you’re probably seeing an increase in bumps, bruises and other minor injuries this time…
The debate about the effectiveness of testing for prostate cancer still lingers, leaving prevention-minded guys puzzled about the facts. And understandably so, according to Matthew J. Fargen, M.D., Norton Community…
If you have severe allergies, you probably have been following the news about the EpiPen price hike. The syringe that carries an emergency dose of epinephrine can mean the difference…
The chia seed’s name instantly brings to mind a catchy refrain from a TV commercial. Cha-cha-cha-chia! But this chia is no pet. It’s a tiny seed packed with a wallop…
Think Norton Healthcare just employs humans? Think again. In addition to a team of talented doctors, nurses and other medical professionals, we have a pack of pooches committed to helping…