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Free HIV test offered at Fayette health department

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:39 EST

The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department is offering free HIV tests…

Commentary: Environmental, genetic factors play roles in getting MS

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00 EST

When I tell a patient he or she has multiple sclerosis, I more often than not am met with a quizzical look. The patient realizes a constellation of varied symptoms…

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Women can take seven steps to improve their heart health

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00 EST

The leading cause of death among women in Kentucky is not cancer, but heart disease. And, for the last 27 years, deaths from cardiovascular disease in women have outnumbered those…

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Beshear says Medicaid problems were anticipated, will be fixed

bmusgrave@herald-leader.com (Beth Musgrave) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:48 EST

Legislators express frustration over Kentucky's switch to managed care companies.

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Tougher drug controls get bipartisan support in Kentucky legislature

bestep@herald-leader.com (Bill Estep) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:16 EST

State's prescription drug problem is among the worst in the country.

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After thousands of years, we're unlocking the secrets of epilepsy

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:36 EST

Few medical conditions have attracted so much attention and generated so much debate as epilepsy. Observations on epilepsy can be traced to ancient writings dating back to 2000 years B.C.

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State denies neonatal intensive care unit at St. Elizabeth Healthcare

mmeehan1@herald-leader.com (Mary Meehan) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:46 EST

Officials with the state Cabinet for Health and Human Services denied a request by St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood, in Northern Kentucky, to open a 12-bed intensive-care unit for premature…

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Kentucky's Planned Parenthood, Komen groups caught in whirlwind of national debate

mmeehan1@herald-leader.com (Mary Meehan) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:22 EST

What a difference a day makes. On Thursday, Kentucky anti-abortion and pro-choice advocates alike were all atwitter, many on Twitter, proclaiming joy or dismay over the news that the giant…

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New heart gives Lexington man renewed purpose

mmeehan1@herald-leader.com (Mary Meehan) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:32 EST

Although only 49 and otherwise healthy, Charles Shelton was ultimately diagnosed with cardiac sarcoidosis, a inflammatory disease that causes the formation of granular clumps of cells similar to scar tissue.

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Even dogs have their day with the flu

mmeehan1@herald-leader.com (Mary Meehan) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00 EST

The dog flu, or the more fancy moniker canine influenza, is relatively new on the disease landscape but most pups should fare just fine with a few precautions and a…

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Stolen Lexington Clinic laptop contained patient information

mmeehan1@herald-leader.com (Mary Meehan) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00 EST

Six weeks after a laptop containing patient information was stolen, the Lexington Clinic is notifying 1,018 patients of a privacy breach.

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YMCA offers diabetes prevention scholarships

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00 EST

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Commentary: Don't ignore signs of depression in seniors

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:00 EST

Depression affects more than 6.5 million of the 35 million Americans over 65, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Because increased age often brings loss, families and friends…

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Don't let carbon monoxide or radon sneak up on you

mmeehan1@herald-leader.com (Mary Meehan) — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00 EST

Cold weather months increase of risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, and Kentuckians should always take precautions against radon.

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Lexington council resolution does not resolve issues surrounding new health clinic location

mmeehan1@herald-leader.com (Mary Meehan) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00 EST

The question of who will cover an estimated $367,000 to relocate Community Action Council from a city-owned building desired for a health clinic remains unanswered.

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UK unveils its hybrid operating room

mmeehan1@herald-leader.com (Mary Meehan) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00 EST

The region's first hybrid operating room, one that adds imaging and robotics to traditional surgery, will open this week at the University of Kentucky Chandler Hospital.

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Program seeks volunteers to drive cancer patients to and from treatments

ctruman@herald-leader.com (Cheryl Truman) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00 EST

The Road to Recovery program, offered by the Lexington branch of the American Cancer Society, gives free transportation to and from treatment for people who have cancer. The program needs…

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Weight loss, gain? Check the thyroid

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:55 EST

If you have been struggling to lose or gain weight, it doesn't hurt to get your thyroid checked. Thyroid problems are extremely common, affecting approximately 30 million Americans, and they…

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Moving costs cloud plans for new Lexington health clinic for poor

mmeehan1@herald-leader.com (Mary Meehan) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00 EST

Using part of a federal grant to put a new health clinic in a city-owned building on Georgetown Street seemed to be well under way, but now a new question…

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Having most of stomach removed among surgical weight-loss options

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00 EST

Most people are familiar with gastric bypass, and maybe even adjustable gastric bands such as the Lap-Band, but there is a relatively new procedure, the vertical sleeve gastrectomy, or VSG,

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