Several recent deaths and more than 800 cases of lung disease associated with vaping have many asking about the safety of electronic cigarettes. Questions about the long-term effects of vaping also linger in the air. “Vaping is an unknown as far as impact it may have on the body,” said William O. Lacy, M.D., pulmonologist…
Chandler H. Park, M.D., knew he wanted to travel to get his medical education, but he also knew he’d find his way back home. Dr. Park’s education and clinical experience have taken him to the University of Illinois, University of Louisville, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Indiana University, West Virginia University, University of Pittsburgh and elsewhere. But…
If you’re thinking about quitting tobacco, take encouragement from Judy, a contact center representative in the Norton Healthcare marketing and communications department, who hasn’t had a cigarette in 14 years. Why Did You Decide to Become a Nonsmoker? Judy: Smoking controlled my life … I was always thinking about the next cigarette. It was very…
The Louisville Urban League and Norton Healthcare announced Norton’s support of the West End multi-use sports and learning complex. Norton Healthcare will contribute $5 million to the project through a $3 million grant and an additional challenge grant of $2 million in matching funds. The facility will officially be named the Norton Sports Health Athletics…
Carrot Cookie Supersnacks Servings: 20 cookies Ingredients 1½ cup gluten-free oat flour ½ cup gluten-free quick-cooking oats 1 cup grated carrots ¼ cup raisins ¼ cup ground flax seeds 1 teaspoon cinnamon ¼ cup applesauce ¼ cup maple syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Attend a Free Heart Healthy Cooking Class Class themes change each month…
Pregnant women who use ranitidine — also known by the brand name Zantac — to relieve heartburn and acid reflux should stop taking the medication and consider alternatives, according to obstetricians with Norton Women’s Care. Pregnant women often suffer heartburn, and ranitidine has been a popular remedy. Recent recalls of the over-the-counter medication, however, have…
Getting a flu shot is important for everyone, but it’s even more critical for women who are pregnant. The same is true for the whooping cough vaccine. Why? The vaccines help protect you and help your baby fight off the flu and whooping cough after birth. Both can be deadly for a young infant. Despite…
You’ve probably noticed that when you don’t get a good night’s sleep, the next day your whole routine is out of whack. Research has uncovered that part of this is due to an imbalance in metabolism caused by sleep deprivation. There’s a link between sleep and weight gain: When you don’t get enough sleep, hunger and appetite…
Breast cancer in men is serious and particularly deadly, partly because it isn’t discussed. There are some body parts we’re born with whether we’re male or female — including breast tissue. The breast tissue doesn’t go away in men; it just typically doesn’t develop into milk-producing breasts. But the tissue is still there, which is…
Kentucky has a new resource to battle the commonwealth’s opioid epidemic. The Kentucky Poison Control Center of Norton Children’s Hospital has launched a 24/7 support hotline for health care providers, patients and first responders on opioid-related issues. The Kentucky Opioid Assistance & Resource (OAR) Hotline — (800) 854-6813 — is staffed by toxicology-certified nurses and…
Mexican Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Servings: 4 Ingredients 2 sweet potatoes, cooked 1 pound chicken breast (antibiotic-free), cooked and shredded 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 ounces canned diced green chilies, drained 1 packet taco seasoning Optional: Sour cream and jalapeños for topping Connect With #NortonEats Be sure to follow #NortonEats and @NortonHealth on Instagram to…
When it comes to athletic performance, do you have the mental toughness to achieve your best? If you think of performance as an equation, performance is our potential minus any disruptions that may occur during training and competition. With that in mind, mental toughness can be characterized as our ability to resist disruption. Disruptions can…
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