Prevention and Wellness

Poison Related Facts & Myths

Fact or myth? Drink milk if you swallow poison. If you get acid on your skin, you should neutralize it. Child resistant is the same thing as childproof. These are…

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Prevention and Wellness

National Poison Prevention Week

Poisonings are now the number 1 leading cause of death in the U.S., ahead of motor vehicle accidents and gun violence. As one of the longest continuously running, health and…

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Cancer, Gastroenterology, Prevention and Wellness

Can an aspirin a day keep cancer away?

For a small, inexpensive, readily available pill that originally came from tree bark and traces its roots to ancient Greece, aspirin remains a modern-day marvel. You may be one of…

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Prevention and Wellness

Here comes the pollen. Are you ready?

It’s here. Pollen counts are expected to top the charts this week, sending many of us scurrying to our local pharmacies to find relief. So many choices, so little time….

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Obstetrics

The second trimester lull

Ahh, I love what I call the second trimester lull. After announcing the news of your pregnancy to friends and family, and getting over the first trimester discomfort, you can…

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Prevention and Wellness, Recipes

Shook-up shamrock shake

Remember when you were a kid and your mom would hit your favorite drive-thru for one of those artificial green but oh-so-yummy shamrock shakes? Save the fat and calories with…

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Obstetrics

Baby formula may not help allergies

The breastfeeding versus formula feeding debate wages on. Now a new study says formulas once thought to reduce allergic or autoimmune disorders in babies are not effective. While formula claims…

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Cancer

Hope means never waiting for answers

Anyone who has ever heard the words, “You have cancer” — or who loves someone who has heard them — will tell you these are life-changing words. As you struggle…

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Infectious Disease, Prevention and Wellness

Zika virus in Kentucky

The Zika virus has become a common topic of conversation, especially for those planning trips to the endemic areas in South and Central America. A Kentucky resident who recently traveled…

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Prevention and Wellness, Recipes

Shrimp Aglio e Olio Recipe

Healthy eating is an important part of overall wellness. Norton Healthcare’s “In the Kitchen” shows you how easy it can be to prepare delicious and healthy meals. Shrimp Aglio e…

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Prevention and Wellness

Kids Getting Drunk on Hand Sanitizer

Hand sanitizer helps protect you against nasty germs. It’s all over the place — in the office, in your bathroom, even in your car or purse. While most people use…

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Heart

How your health is like a wagon wheel

Norton Hospital employee Jeannie Cox is a champion for her patients. Just like a good coach, she helps them help themselves. But Cox is not a doctor or nurse. She’s…

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