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Ky. Hospital Assn. gets grant for emergency-room software that tracks patient histories from other sites; could thwart 'ER hopping' - Health News

One Affordable Care Act insurer in Kentucky wants a 12% rate hike next year, the other one has asked for a drop of 4.5% - Health News

Program that addresses childhood trauma and teaches resilience shows results in Louisville; expanding to Lake Cumberland area - Health News

Picnic season has arrived in Ky, which calls for extra food-safety precautions; CDC offers four rules to follow: Clean, Separate, Cook and Chill - Health News

State Sen. Ralph Alvarado, Bevin's running mate and a physician, agrees with him that state shouldn't require kids to be vaccinated - Health News

Pink noise boosts deep sleep in mild cognitive impairment patients - health news

Students chowing down tuna in dining halls are unaware of mercury exposure risks - health news

Short sleep duration and sleep variability blunt weight loss - health news

Low social engagement may be a marker of cognitive vulnerability in older adults - health news

Keeping active or becoming more active in middle and older age linked to longer life - health news

Are testosterone-boosting supplements effective? Not likely - health news

Disrupted sleep in one's 50s, 60s raises risk of Alzheimer's disease - health news

Low-carb 'keto' diet ('Atkins-style') may modestly improve cognition in older adults - health news

Higher salt intake can cause bloating - health news

Extreme exercise can strain the heart without causing permanent damage - health news

Heart-healthy effects of soy - health news

Vitamin E taken as part of a dietary supplement also increases the chances of lung cancer spread - health news

National foundation study estimates Medicaid work rules would lead to 86,000 to 136,000 in Ky. losing coverage the first year - Health News

McConnell bill to raise tobacco age to 21 passes first hurdle, with controversial provision requiring states to follow suit - Health News

At opioid summit, Chamber urges employers to update policies, beseeches legislature to reduce penalties for simple possession - Health News

22 percent of young men, 5 percent of young women engage in 'disordered eating' to bulk up - health news

Educational attainment may improve cardiovascular risk factors and outcomes - health news

Increased walking activity associated with long-term health benefits - health news

Women exposed to common antibacterial chemical more likely to break a bone - health news

Exercise an effective protection against life-threatening cerebral hemorrhage - health news

Cholesterol medication could invite diabetes - health news

Current research into the roles of choline and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in maternal and infant nutrition - health news

Goat milk kefir is proven to be good for your health - health news

Milk: Best drink to reduce burn from chili peppers - health news

Tick-borne disease in Ky. is relatively rare, but does occur; best defense against these tiny disease-carrying vectors is prevention - Health News