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...