There is a strong relationship between epilepsy and depression. The two come together so often that there are suspicions that brain changes that make people more susceptible to seizures also…
While relaxing on a flight to California in May, Stacy Lowe, R.N., an operating room nurse at Norton Audubon Hospital, was needed to save the life of a passenger who…
The difference between emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can be confusing. “While both are chronic conditions of the lungs, emphysema and COPD refer to different aspects of the…
The day that changed Marty Metcalfe’s life began when she awoke with a terrible headache and tightness in the artery on the right side of her neck. She chalked it…
The link between chemicals and cancer is often in question. The latest is a study that found a higher risk of developing breast cancer among women who used permanent hair…
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society has presented Norton Neuroscience Institute with its 2019 Leadership award. Norton Healthcare received the honor for its continued commitment and dedication to treating those living…
Whether you’re worried about developing a dependence on prescribed opioids or are thinking about keeping naloxone nearby, the Kentucky Opioid Assistance & Resource (OAR) Hotline can help. The round-the-clock hotline…
A new study has shown that women taking oral contraceptives, commonly referred to as birth control pills, have a smaller hypothalamus. This normally almond-sized area of the brain regulates different…
If you have had a urinary tract infection (UTI), you have probably heard that cranberries can help relieve symptoms and even prevent UTIs. But, is it true? Does cranberry juice…
You could say that for Sofya Kuznetsov, M.D., cardiology is in her blood. Her mother was a cardiologist in her native Russia. “I saw how grateful her patients were. Some…
The flu virus can live on surfaces like doorknobs and tables — and potentially infect people — for 48 hours, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)….
John Fremow was put on this earth to protect and serve. The retired National Guardsman and corrections officer now provides security for Norton Brownsboro Hospital. He’s often called to the…