If you have severe allergies, you probably have been following the news about the EpiPen price hike. The syringe that carries an emergency dose of epinephrine can mean the difference between life and death in the event of an allergic reaction to foods such as nuts, eggs and shellfish, or a spider bite or bee…
The chia seed’s name instantly brings to mind a catchy refrain from a TV commercial. Cha-cha-cha-chia! But this chia is no pet. It’s a tiny seed packed with a wallop of health benefits. Chia seeds are harvested from the Salvia hispanica plant, a type of plant in the mint family. The word chia means “strength”…
Think Norton Healthcare just employs humans? Think again. In addition to a team of talented doctors, nurses and other medical professionals, we have a pack of pooches committed to helping patients and their families during their time with us. In honor of National Dog Day, meet some of our four-legged rock stars: George Boxer mix…
Though it still feels like the endless summer, apple season is here! And who doesn’t love apple pie? Now you can enjoy everything you love about apple pie in a much healthier and easier way! This smoothie recipe mixes your favorite flavors with good-for-you ingredients, making this a perfect morning treat or anytime snack. Apple…
Think the children’s hospital just employs humans? Think again. In addition to a team of talented doctors, nurses and other medical professionals who take care of children, we have a pack of pooches committed to helping patients and their families during their time with us. In honor of National Dog Day, meet some of our…
***This article includes graphic details*** As a medical resident, I saw a 4-year-old girl with a large tear in her vagina that required surgery to put it back together. I couldn’t image what had happened. The family said she fell on the top of a plunger. The examination (and common sense) said otherwise. The mother’s…
Louisville is renowned for its delicious drinking water. In fact, our H2O was named “best-tasting tap water in America” by the American Water Works Association in both 2008 and 2013. So, if it tastes so good and refreshing, then it must be clean, safe and healthy, right? That’s the million-dollar question following the tainted…
If you are a breastfeeding mom, you know it can be challenging at times, especially when you are on the go. But with a little humor and flexibility, it doesn’t have to be. We asked several moms to share their most challenging experiences breastfeeding their babies while traveling, and advice on how they got through…
Bones are the framework of a child’s growing body. Bone is living tissue that is always changing, with bits of old bone being replaced with new bone. During childhood and the teenage years, much more bone is made than replaced. Because up to 90 percent of peak bone mass is reached by age 18 in…
Norton Heart Care is the first in the Louisville region to offer patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (A-fib) an alternative to taking warfarin medication long term with the newly approved Watchman Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) implant. The first Watchman procedure was performed earlier this year, and now several local patients are seeing the full…
When Iraq invaded Kuwait in 1990, leading to the first Gulf War, Oldham County native Kenneth J. Payne, M.D., was bound by honor, duty and commitment to serve his country. The then 24-year-old left his job in the hospitality industry and enlisted in the U.S. Marines. He was eventually stationed at the U.S. Embassy in…
Riding in Norton Cancer Institute’s Bike to Beat Cancer event is physically challenging, but for Tonya Hinton, some might even call it miraculous. In March 2011, a car accident left Hinton with a broken neck and torn spinal cord. Her life hung in the balance, and friends and family feared the worst. Fast forward to…