KET panel applauded Kentucky's 5% drop in overdose deaths in 2022, but cited new challenges and remaining difficultiesHealthy Care

By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News A panel of survivors, drug-recovery experts and providers lauded Kentucky's 5 percent reduc...
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Study finds eating ultra-processed foods boosts calories and weight; manufacturers say they make food more affordableHealthy Care

Everyday Health photo Kentucky Health News "Would you eat food that's been pre--digested?" That's ho...
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U.S. Senate panel OKs bill to rein in pharmacy benefit managers; Kentucky pharmacist applauds similar efforts by House membersHealthy Care

By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News At least one Kentucky pharmacist is applauding the latest efforts to rein in pharmacy benefit man...
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European quit-smoking drug proven safe, effective in U.S. studyHealthy Care

Medpage Today photo By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Cytisinicline, a drug to help people stop smoking, was found to be...
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Excess Covid-19 deaths grew in second year despite vaccines; research blames relatively low vaccination rate in rural countiesHealthy Care

By Al Cross Kentucky Health News Scientists generally believe that the number of deaths attributed to the Covid-19 pandemic has been under...
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Libertarians want to repeal 'certificate of need' permit process for health-care facilities, which say it needs reform, not repealHealthy Care

Kentucky Health News Should Kentucky have a permitting process for health-care facilities or allow free-market competition? Or something i...
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