Dense breast tissue can make it hard to find cancers on mammograms because dense tissue and cancers both look white on a mammogram. By comparison, fatty tissue looks dark. In Kentucky, physicians are required to tell women if they have dense breast tissue. Whether a woman needs to consider additional screening options depends on her…
Why did mom always tell you to eat your vegetables? Because mom is always right! What do vegetables, beans, lentils, fruits, whole and intact grains, seeds and nuts all have in common? Fiber! We are still learning more and more every day about the power of fiber in our diet and fiber rich foods for…
Love coleslaw but wish for a version without so much mayo? Here’s a solution. This refreshing take on slaw boasts bold flavors, but stays light with the addition of sweet pineapple and light yogurt. This recipe is low-fat, easy, speedy, gluten-free and uses five or fewer ingredients. It will yield four generous servings. Nutritional benefits…
Norton Audubon Hospital, Norton Brownsboro Hospital and Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital have each been awarded an A from The Leapfrog Group’s spring 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. The Safety Grade assigns an A, B, C, D or F grade to adult-service hospitals across the country, based on their performance in preventing medical errors, injuries, accidents, infections and other harms to…
Sinus symptoms can be easy to recognize when you’re used to experiencing them around the same time every year. In most places, that’s cold and flu season, which occurs in late fall and into winter. But here in Kentucky? Due to high pollen counts, we can be susceptible to sinus infections all year. The trademark…
Eye cancer may not be something we hear about very often, but there will be over 3,300 new eye cancers diagnosed in 2019, according to the American Cancer Society. Primary eye cancers, those that begin in the eye, are less common than secondary eye cancers, or those that start in another part of the body…
Founded in 1870, St. Augustine Catholic Church is one of the oldest African American parishes in the nation. Its legendary Lenten fish fry is one expression of the faith community’s mission of outreach with a family-centered perspective. Fish fry patrons enjoy homemade side dishes as church members collaboratively serve each meal with sincere gratitude and…
Getting rid of unused or expired medications and prescriptions often leaves us scratching our heads on how to dispose of them, especially if they are painkillers or narcotics. Similar to disposing of paint, electronics or batteries, there’s a proper way to dispose of medications, too. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration offers safe ways to…
You know those things we tell ourselves and repeat so often, or hear so often, we come to assume they’re true? Those things might just be myths, and when it comes to myths about our health, believing them could cost us a lot. Here are five myths and five facts you should know about getting…
Talk to a teenager about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and if they don’t immediately shy away, they will likely offer a variety of answers. It turns out that many teens, and even adults, don’t know much about STDs until they get one. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are 19…
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, so this month, and throughout the year, we’re sharing important resources from the American Cancer Society. Colorectal cancer, often called colon cancer, is cancer that starts in the colon or rectum. Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in men and women combined nationwide. Oftentimes you…
It’s hard to watch a child or spouse suffer through flu symptoms like fever, aches, chills and headache. While you may be happy to bring your loved one soup or pick up the tissues, you may also be wondering how you’re going to stay well surrounded by all those germs. Maybe he or she is…