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 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 Levels of suspected 'hormone disruptors' in teen girls dropped after they switched to products that didn't contain them . Princessiccia

Princess Health and Levels of suspected 'hormone disruptors' in teen girls dropped after they switched to products that didn't contain them . Princessiccia

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A recent study found that after three days of not using personal-care products that...

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 Almost one-third of teens have changed their health habits after looking up information on the Internet, study suggests.Princessiccia

Princess Health and Almost one-third of teens have changed their health habits after looking up information on the Internet, study suggests.Princessiccia

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A decade-long study by researchers at Northwestern University about how teenagers...

Princess Health and Princess Health andParents can help teens make healthy food choices this summer by strategically stocking the pantry.Princessiccia

Princess Health and Princess Health andParents can help teens make healthy food choices this summer by strategically stocking the pantry.Princessiccia

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A steady diet of junk food can be especially harmful to teens, who tend to experience...

Princess Health and Princess Health andSenate committee kills bill to keep minors from using tanning beds.Princessiccia

Princess Health and Princess Health andSenate committee kills bill to keep minors from using tanning beds.Princessiccia

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Legislation to ban minors from using tanning beds fell two votes short of passing...

Princess Health and Parents should talk to children about alcohol; study shows teens do listen.Princessiccia

Princess Health and Parents should talk to children about alcohol; study shows teens do listen.Princessiccia

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Two recent studies highlight how important it is for parent to talk with their teens...

Princess Health and As U.S. teen birthrate reaches 70-year low, Ky. still 7th highest.Princessiccia

Princess Health and As U.S. teen birthrate reaches 70-year low, Ky. still 7th highest.Princessiccia

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The teenage birth rate nationwide is the lowest in nearly 70 years, but Kentucky's...