Princess Health and AMA, led by Ky. doctor, says gun violence is public-health crisis; calls for research, background checks, waiting periods for all guns. Princessiccia

Princess Health and AMA, led by Ky. doctor, says gun violence is public-health crisis; calls for research, background checks, waiting periods for all guns. Princessiccia

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The American Medical Association, led by a Kentucky emergency-room physician, declared...

Princess Health and Obama asks public to tell Congress to fund the $1.9 billion Zika fight he wants; Senate passed $1.1 billion, House $622 million. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Obama asks public to tell Congress to fund the $1.9 billion Zika fight he wants; Senate passed $1.1 billion, House $622 million. Princessiccia

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The Zika funding package of Appropriations Committee Chair Hal Rogers and other...

Princess Health and Rogers says House Republicans want $622 million for Zika; McConnell, Senate plan $1.1 billion; Obama wants $1.9 billion. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Rogers says House Republicans want $622 million for Zika; McConnell, Senate plan $1.1 billion; Obama wants $1.9 billion. Princessiccia

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UPDATE, May 16: The Republican package totals $622 million. May 17: Obama calls...

Princess Health and Insurance commissioner sues contractor for failed Kentucky Health Cooperative, alleging gross negligence in handling claims. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Insurance commissioner sues contractor for failed Kentucky Health Cooperative, alleging gross negligence in handling claims. Princessiccia

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State Insurance Commissioner Brian Maynard, acting as liquidator of the failed Kentucky...

Princess Health and Zika update: Local anti-mosquito action needed; McConnell, Rogers at center of debate over Obama's request for more funds. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Zika update: Local anti-mosquito action needed; McConnell, Rogers at center of debate over Obama's request for more funds. Princessiccia

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Mosquitoes can carry Zika. (NPR photo)By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health NewsWhile...

Princess Health and Rural drug-overdose rates, high in Kentucky, blamed partly on limits on treatment medication and mental-health services. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Rural drug-overdose rates, high in Kentucky, blamed partly on limits on treatment medication and mental-health services. Princessiccia

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"People in rural areas of Appalachia are more likely to die early deaths than in...

Princess Health and McConnell touts bill to fight opioid abuse; blocks extra funding, says money is available and more should require cuts elsewhere. Princessiccia

Princess Health and McConnell touts bill to fight opioid abuse; blocks extra funding, says money is available and more should require cuts elsewhere. Princessiccia

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The U.S. Senate passed a bill 94-1 March 10 aimed at "the growing epidemic of painkiller...

Princess Health and Princess Health andSuccess of Kynect puts both Senate candidates in a pickle.Princessiccia

Princess Health and Princess Health andSuccess of Kynect puts both Senate candidates in a pickle.Princessiccia

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"The early success of Kentucky�s health care exchange, Kynect, is creating quandaries...

Princess Health and Princess Health andHealth foundation chief objects to bill that would allow school districts to get waivers from recent nutrition standards.Princessiccia

Princess Health and Princess Health andHealth foundation chief objects to bill that would allow school districts to get waivers from recent nutrition standards.Princessiccia

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The president of Kentucky's public-interest health foundation is objecting to legislation...

Princess Health and Princess Health andPoll: Kentuckians still oppose Obamacare, but favor fixes, not repeal, and think state insurance exchange works well.Princessiccia

Princess Health and Princess Health andPoll: Kentuckians still oppose Obamacare, but favor fixes, not repeal, and think state insurance exchange works well.Princessiccia

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Most Kentuckians still oppose the federal health-reform law, but think it should...

Princess Health and Princess Health andRogers, other drug-caucus chair file bill to reverse FDA's approval of new painkiller; competing company has alternative.Princessiccia

Princess Health and Princess Health andRogers, other drug-caucus chair file bill to reverse FDA's approval of new painkiller; competing company has alternative.Princessiccia

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Illustration from PainAndDepression.comU.S. Reps. Hal Rogers of Somerset and Stephen...

Princess Health and FDA requires OxyContin pills to be non-crushable to deter abuse.Princessiccia

Princess Health and FDA requires OxyContin pills to be non-crushable to deter abuse.Princessiccia

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The Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it would block generic,...

Princess Health and Invisible health panel could help Ky., if it had money and met.Princessiccia

Princess Health and Invisible health panel could help Ky., if it had money and met.Princessiccia

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A panel charged with helping devise solutions to the nation�s health-care workforce...

Princess Health and McConnell helped Amgen delay price limits on dialysis drug.Princessiccia

Princess Health and McConnell helped Amgen delay price limits on dialysis drug.Princessiccia

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Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, whose public statements usually...

Princess Health and Obama administration spent $25 million on health-care law publicity campaign, part of it exaggerating, McConnell complains.Princessiccia

Princess Health and Obama administration spent $25 million on health-care law publicity campaign, part of it exaggerating, McConnell complains.Princessiccia

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The Obama administration spent nearly $20 million on mailings to seniors touting...

Princess Health and What will high court do on health law? 4 most possible scenarios.Princessiccia

Princess Health and What will high court do on health law? 4 most possible scenarios.Princessiccia

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Last week, U.S. Supreme Court justices heard arguments about the constitutionality...