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 Donna Arnett, new UK public-health dean, says research is important to reducing Kentucky's huge health disparities. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Donna Arnett, new UK public-health dean, says research is important to reducing Kentucky's huge health disparities. Princessiccia

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Donna Arnett, dean of the College of Public Health at the University of Kentucky,...

Princess Health and Painkillers appear to increase risk of deaths other than overdoses, according to new study of Medicaid patients in Tennessee. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Painkillers appear to increase risk of deaths other than overdoses, according to new study of Medicaid patients in Tennessee. Princessiccia

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"Accidental overdoses aren't the only deadly risk from using powerful prescription...

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 Study says if Ky. cut its smoking rate to the national average, it could save $1.7 billion in health-care costs the very next year . Princessiccia

Princess Health and Study says if Ky. cut its smoking rate to the national average, it could save $1.7 billion in health-care costs the very next year . Princessiccia

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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 1/2 of cancer deaths and maybe 1/2 of new cases could be prevented by exercise, watching food and drink, and not smoking. Princessiccia

Princess Health and 1/2 of cancer deaths and maybe 1/2 of new cases could be prevented by exercise, watching food and drink, and not smoking. Princessiccia

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Half of all cancer deaths could be prevented "by applying insights that we've had...

Princess Health and Effects of new vaping regulations won't be felt immediately; American and British researchers have differing views of e-cigs. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Effects of new vaping regulations won't be felt immediately; American and British researchers have differing views of e-cigs. Princessiccia

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By Danielle RayKentucky Health NewsA long time coming, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration...

Princess Health and Study shows uninsured rate keeps falling, preventive services are popular and rural hospitals have more uncompensated care. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Study shows uninsured rate keeps falling, preventive services are popular and rural hospitals have more uncompensated care. Princessiccia

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By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health NewsThe share of Kentuckians without health insurance...

Princess Health and Childhood obesity rates continue to rise nationally while Ky.'s rate has leveled off, but 1/3 of kids are still overweight or obese. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Childhood obesity rates continue to rise nationally while Ky.'s rate has leveled off, but 1/3 of kids are still overweight or obese. Princessiccia

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By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health NewsNationally, childhood obesity rates are not...

Princess Health and Prescription drug addiction not only comes at a personal cost to individuals, but also at an enormous cost to employers. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Prescription drug addiction not only comes at a personal cost to individuals, but also at an enormous cost to employers. Princessiccia

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By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health NewsWith nearly one of three opioid prescriptions...

Princess Health and Leading tobacco foe is fighting Big Tobacco again, this time because the industry has taken over the electronic cigarette trade. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Leading tobacco foe is fighting Big Tobacco again, this time because the industry has taken over the electronic cigarette trade. Princessiccia

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By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health NewsOne of the nation's top anti-tobacco advocates...

Princess Health and Suicide rates are rising in the U.S.; experts attribute high rate in rural Ky. to poor mental health access, stigma and 'gun culture'. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Suicide rates are rising in the U.S.; experts attribute high rate in rural Ky. to poor mental health access, stigma and 'gun culture'. Princessiccia

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By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health NewsAfter a decade of decline, suicide is becoming...

Princess Health and UK study finds e-cigarettes aren't replacing traditional cigarettes, but their sales rise as unregulated TV ads for them increase. Princessiccia

Princess Health and UK study finds e-cigarettes aren't replacing traditional cigarettes, but their sales rise as unregulated TV ads for them increase. Princessiccia

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A study led by a University of Kentucky researcher found that electronic cigarettes...

Princess Health and Want to avoid prostate cancer? Evidence suggests that one thing you could do, if you're a smoker, is to stop smoking. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Want to avoid prostate cancer? Evidence suggests that one thing you could do, if you're a smoker, is to stop smoking. Princessiccia

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As fewer men are smoking, fewer are dying from prostate cancer, and the trends appear...

Princess Health and Teens now more likely to use e-cigs than tobacco; health officials call for regulations and better education about the products. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Teens now more likely to use e-cigs than tobacco; health officials call for regulations and better education about the products. Princessiccia

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By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health NewsThe number of adolescents using electronic...

Princess Health and Study indicates fast food contains industrial chemicals linked to health problems such as infertility, diabetes and allergies. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Study indicates fast food contains industrial chemicals linked to health problems such as infertility, diabetes and allergies. Princessiccia

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People who eat a lot of fast food have higher levels of chemicals that "have been...

Princess Health and Study says proton-pump inhibitors, used to treat heartburn, acid reflux and ulcers, could increase the risk of kidney disease. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Study says proton-pump inhibitors, used to treat heartburn, acid reflux and ulcers, could increase the risk of kidney disease. Princessiccia

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Princess Health and Exercise can help prevent or slow cancer, study suggests. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Exercise can help prevent or slow cancer, study suggests. Princessiccia

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Exercise may keep you from getting cancer and slow the growth of a tumor if you...

Princess Health and Adults 62-85 are often taking combinations of drug or dietary supplements that could be deadly; risk nearly doubled in 5 years. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Adults 62-85 are often taking combinations of drug or dietary supplements that could be deadly; risk nearly doubled in 5 years. Princessiccia

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Update: 4/4/16, This story has been updated to reflect that the study says the number...