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Deadly consequences on a warm Louisville day

It’s not quite summer, but the mercury doesn’t have to be through the roof for a child to die of heat stroke in a car. The latest incident: 2-year-old Layontae…

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Zika virus likely to spread in U.S.

Two of the nation’s leading health organizations came together on April 11 to warn of the dangers associated with the pending mosquito season and the impact Zika could have on…

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, News

A volunteer’s heart

Sister Ann Elizabeth Molony devoted her life to service. Between 1992 and 2012, she volunteered more than 22,000 hours rocking babies at Norton Children’s Hospital. After Sister Ann passed away…

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News, Prevention and Wellness

Pale is the new tan

As spring breaks wrap up, high school prom season, Kentucky Derby festivities, weddings and many other warm-weather activities are just around the corner. In an effort to maintain a sun-kissed look,…

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News, Spine

Less stress = less back pain

People of all ages experience low back pain. While our first impulse may be to reach for a pill, that’s not the only way to deal with pain. According to…

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News, Spine

When your spine slips

Spondylolisthesis is a really big word for a condition that causes lower back pain. While it can happen in any part of the back, it commonly occurs when one vertebra…

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When time stands still

Ten years can feel like a lifetime when you hear the words, “You have breast cancer.” Time can stand still as you ponder what these words mean to you, your…

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The baby whisperers

Gary and Rita Muratalla have a standing date every Friday. The Elizabethtown, Kentucky, couple doesn’t go dancing or out to dinner; they spend hours at Norton Children’s Hospital holding and…

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News, Weight Management

Sugar, why is loving you so wrong?

In their 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines released late last year, the U.S. departments of Health and Human Services and Agriculture provided recommendations for healthy eating to reduce the risk of preventable…

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News, Teens

Birth control isn’t all about the girl

Do you know the facts about unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)? Really? Don’t believe everything you read or hear. The Internet is full of truths, half-truths, confusion and…

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Working like a dog. Literally.

One of Norton Audubon Hospital’s newest employees works like a dog. He also barks like a dog, walks like a dog and gladly accepts treats like a dog. That’s because…

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Neurosciences, News

12 ways to avoid a stroke

Knowing how to prevent a stroke and learning if you are at risk doesn’t have to be a mystery. Most risk factors can be changed, treated or medically managed. Here…

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