Princess Health and CDC boss Tom Frieden, at SOAR, gives examples of how communities can improve health, such as smoking bans. Princessiccia

Princess Health and CDC boss Tom Frieden, at SOAR, gives examples of how communities can improve health, such as smoking bans. Princessiccia

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By Al CrossKentucky Health NewsPIKEVILLE, Ky. -- Speaking to a region with some...

Princess Health and Co-workers with CPR and AED training save Lexington man from 'widow maker' heart attack; now he's fine and cheering Wildcats. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Co-workers with CPR and AED training save Lexington man from 'widow maker' heart attack; now he's fine and cheering Wildcats. Princessiccia

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Tim Hayden (UK photo)This time last year, co-workers' quick actions saved a Kentucky...

Princess Health and Know the signs of a heart attack and don't ignore or dismiss them; quick action can be the difference between life and death.Princessiccia

Princess Health and Know the signs of a heart attack and don't ignore or dismiss them; quick action can be the difference between life and death.Princessiccia

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Many people who have a heart attack initially ignore the symptoms or dismiss them....

Princess Health and Common heartburn medications are linked to heart attacks.Princessiccia

Princess Health and Common heartburn medications are linked to heart attacks.Princessiccia

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Research made possible by data mining reveals evidence that a common group of heartburn...

Princess Health and A looming danger: About 1 in 3 U.S. adults are pre-diabetic, but only about 11% say they have received such a diagnosis.Princessiccia

Princess Health and A looming danger: About 1 in 3 U.S. adults are pre-diabetic, but only about 11% say they have received such a diagnosis.Princessiccia

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Before Type 2 diabetes develops, most people experience what is called prediabetes,...

Princess Health and Even nicotine-free electronic cigarettes can damage lungs; parents urged to warn teens about dangers of e-cig smoking.Princessiccia

Princess Health and Even nicotine-free electronic cigarettes can damage lungs; parents urged to warn teens about dangers of e-cig smoking.Princessiccia

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Kentucky has one of the nation's highest smoking rates, but electronic cigarettes,...

Princess Health and One of every three U.S. adults have a combination of risk factors that increase their risk for heart disease and diabetes.Princessiccia

Princess Health and One of every three U.S. adults have a combination of risk factors that increase their risk for heart disease and diabetes.Princessiccia

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More than one-third of adults in the U.S. have a combination of health conditions...

Princess Health and Princess Health andUK's advanced ventricular-assist device program for heart patients saves and improves lives.Princessiccia

Princess Health and Princess Health andUK's advanced ventricular-assist device program for heart patients saves and improves lives.Princessiccia

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Two years ago, John Doty was diagnosed with walking pneumonia, and though antibiotics...

Princess Health and Floyd County newspaper editor calls on readers to make lifestyle changes to address area's diabetes health crisis.Princessiccia

Princess Health and Floyd County newspaper editor calls on readers to make lifestyle changes to address area's diabetes health crisis.Princessiccia

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The editor of an Eastern Kentucky newspaper has joined an advocacy group's call...

Princess Health and Medically unnecessary procedures are part of culture of disability in Eastern Kentucky, professor writes.Princessiccia

Princess Health and Medically unnecessary procedures are part of culture of disability in Eastern Kentucky, professor writes.Princessiccia

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St. Joseph London Hospital is taking heat over accusations of performing medically...

Princess Health and First major study of diet and strokes links fried, sugary Southern diet, low on fruits and vegetables, to increased risk.Princessiccia

Princess Health and First major study of diet and strokes links fried, sugary Southern diet, low on fruits and vegetables, to increased risk.Princessiccia

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Genuine Kentucky fried platter: Cornbread, fried catfish, fried greentomatoes,...

Princess Health and Small steps can prevent Kentucky's No. 1 killer, heart disease.Princessiccia

Princess Health and Small steps can prevent Kentucky's No. 1 killer, heart disease.Princessiccia

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It is now February, which is American Heart Month and a perfect time to remind...

Princess Health and U of L researcher gets $3.4 million to replicate studies of stem cells for heart treatment.Princessiccia

Princess Health and U of L researcher gets $3.4 million to replicate studies of stem cells for heart treatment.Princessiccia

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Dr. Roberto Bolli of the University of Louisville has received a $3.4 million...

Princess Health and This week is National Public Health Week; this year's focus is on prevention and wellness.Princessiccia

Princess Health and This week is National Public Health Week; this year's focus is on prevention and wellness.Princessiccia

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With a focus on prevention and wellness this year, the Kentucky Department of Public...

Princess Health and Norton and UK HealthCare formalize the collaboration they announced almost a year and a half ago.Princessiccia

Princess Health and Norton and UK HealthCare formalize the collaboration they announced almost a year and a half ago.Princessiccia

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UK HealthCare and Norton Healthcare have formalized the collaboration they announced...

Princess Health and Jewish Hospital of Louisville becomes national leader in removing heart pumps from patients with heart failure.Princessiccia

Princess Health and Jewish Hospital of Louisville becomes national leader in removing heart pumps from patients with heart failure.Princessiccia

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Eleven patients with advanced heart failure were able to have their heart pumps...