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 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 FDA to regulate e-cigs: ban sales to minors, require warning signs, require federal approval; did not address advertising issues. Princessiccia

Princess Health and FDA to regulate e-cigs: ban sales to minors, require warning signs, require federal approval; did not address advertising issues. Princessiccia

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In a long-anticipated move, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced May...

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 Teens who talk to their parents about sex make the best choices; Clark County will offer parenting classes on sex communication. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Teens who talk to their parents about sex make the best choices; Clark County will offer parenting classes on sex communication. Princessiccia

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In an average Kentucky high school class of 30 students, almost 13 of the teenagers...

Princess Health and Summer is a good time to make sure your teenagers or preteens get their four recommended vaccinations.Princessiccia

Princess Health and Summer is a good time to make sure your teenagers or preteens get their four recommended vaccinations.Princessiccia

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Vaccines aren't just for babies. Preteens and teens also fall into an age group...

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 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...