Princess Health and Kids Count report finds Ky. remains in the bottom 1/3 of states for children's well-being; is this a predictor of the state's future?. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Kids Count report finds Ky. remains in the bottom 1/3 of states for children's well-being; is this a predictor of the state's future?. Princessiccia

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By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health NewsIf Kentucky's future lies in the well-being...

Princess Health and Wellness coalition in Perry County, where life expectancy is state's lowest, gets funding from Foundation for a Healthy Ky.. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Wellness coalition in Perry County, where life expectancy is state's lowest, gets funding from Foundation for a Healthy Ky.. Princessiccia

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The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky has funded the Perry County Wellness Coalition's...

Princess Health and Salmonella outbreak in 35 states linked to live poultry; 21 cases reported in Kentucky; here are some tips to avoid infection . Princessiccia

Princess Health and Salmonella outbreak in 35 states linked to live poultry; 21 cases reported in Kentucky; here are some tips to avoid infection . Princessiccia

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention photoPoultry specialists from the...

Princess Health and Youth injuries from e-cigarettes spike; FDA is starting to regulate them, but study authors say not enough to protect children. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Youth injuries from e-cigarettes spike; FDA is starting to regulate them, but study authors say not enough to protect children. Princessiccia

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By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health NewsThe number of young children swallowing or...

Princess Health and KET programs focus on oral health, 'just as critical to the well-being of Kentuckians' as problems that have a higher profile. Princessiccia

Princess Health and KET programs focus on oral health, 'just as critical to the well-being of Kentuckians' as problems that have a higher profile. Princessiccia

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Kentucky Educational Television has turned its attention to oral health, which it...

Princess Health and Clinton County coalition works to change the health lifestyle of its children, in an effort to change the local health culture. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Clinton County coalition works to change the health lifestyle of its children, in an effort to change the local health culture. Princessiccia

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By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health NewsPublic officials and local leaders in a small,...

Princess Health and Clark County schools to provide mental health services via contract with agency that can bill Medicaid or private insurance. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Clark County schools to provide mental health services via contract with agency that can bill Medicaid or private insurance. Princessiccia

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Facing a surge in behavioral health cases among students, the Clark County Board...

Princess Health and Pediatricians' national group calls for at least one nurse in every school; Ky.'s schools have a long way to go to meet that goal. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Pediatricians' national group calls for at least one nurse in every school; Ky.'s schools have a long way to go to meet that goal. Princessiccia

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By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health NewsKentucky's high schools fall far short of...

Princess Health and Slicing your way to an apple a day: Americans' apple consumption is on the rise because we're eating them in small pieces. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Slicing your way to an apple a day: Americans' apple consumption is on the rise because we're eating them in small pieces. Princessiccia

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Photo from livestrong.comBy Danielle RayKentucky Health NewsPresentation is everything....

Princess Health and House Republicans want to make it harder for schools to get free meals for all students; could affect more than 350 Ky. schools. Princessiccia

Princess Health and House Republicans want to make it harder for schools to get free meals for all students; could affect more than 350 Ky. schools. Princessiccia

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Photo from npr.orgBy Danielle RayKentucky Health NewsKentucky school officials are...

Princess Health and McDonald's stops sending to schools man who says he lost much weight eating only at McDonald's, including Big Macs and fries. Princessiccia

Princess Health and McDonald's stops sending to schools man who says he lost much weight eating only at McDonald's, including Big Macs and fries. Princessiccia

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Photo via flickriver.comMcDonald�s has stopped "giving nutrition advice to students...

Princess Health and Shepherdsville bans smoking with children in vehicle. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Shepherdsville bans smoking with children in vehicle. Princessiccia

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In the first such ban in Kentucky, the Shepherdsville City Council has passed an...

Princess Health and FDA launches its first advertising campaign aimed at rural youth about the dangers of smokeless tobacco. Princessiccia

Princess Health and FDA launches its first advertising campaign aimed at rural youth about the dangers of smokeless tobacco. Princessiccia

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today launched a campaign on the dangers of...

Princess Health and Is pervasive pornography the newest public-health crisis?. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Is pervasive pornography the newest public-health crisis?. Princessiccia

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Gail Dines, a professor of sociology at Wheelock College in Boston and author of...

Princess Health and Dr. Nikki Stone and mobile dental team in Hazard have helped cut tooth decay in the region 20 percent in a decade of operation. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Dr. Nikki Stone and mobile dental team in Hazard have helped cut tooth decay in the region 20 percent in a decade of operation. Princessiccia

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By Ann BlackfordUniversity of KentuckyWhen Dr. Daria "Nikki" Stone, associate professor...

Princess Health and CDC says state spends less than 8% of what it should on preventing use of tobacco; companies spend 13 times as much.Princessiccia

Princess Health and CDC says state spends less than 8% of what it should on preventing use of tobacco; companies spend 13 times as much.Princessiccia

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Kentucky spends only 7.6 percent of what it should spend on preventing the use...

Princess Health and 14-year-old from Paducah discusses her depression and thoughts of suicide to help others in a similar situation.Princessiccia

Princess Health and 14-year-old from Paducah discusses her depression and thoughts of suicide to help others in a similar situation.Princessiccia

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Sophie Henney of Paducah chose two days after her 14th birthday to tell her story...

Princess Health and New license plate would promote outdoor recreation, support environmental education programs; 900 buyers needed to start.Princessiccia

Princess Health and New license plate would promote outdoor recreation, support environmental education programs; 900 buyers needed to start.Princessiccia

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A new "Let's Go Outside" license plate is being offered to give Kentucky motorists...

Princess Health and In-school health clinics not only meet the health-care needs of students and staff, but also their families.Princessiccia

Princess Health and In-school health clinics not only meet the health-care needs of students and staff, but also their families.Princessiccia

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School-based health clinics in Kentucky could become a trend,  especially...

Princess Health and Clay County 4th and 5th graders participate in UK research of circadian rhythms and obesity, little studied in children.Princessiccia

Princess Health and Clay County 4th and 5th graders participate in UK research of circadian rhythms and obesity, little studied in children.Princessiccia

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The University of Kentucky recently partnered with over 100 fourth and fifth grade...