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As the state’s flagship, land-grant institution, the University of Kentucky exists to advance the Commonwealth. We do that by preparing the next generation of leaders — placing students at the heart of everything we do — and transforming the lives of Kentuckians through education, research and creative work, service and health care. We pride ourselves…

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 5, 2026) — A new University of Kentucky study has mapped areas across the U.S. where high rates of diabetes and deaths from diabetes-related cancers overlap. The UK Markey Cancer Center and Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center research reveals patterns that could help target life-saving interventions. People with diabetes are more likely…

by Olivia Krauth, Queer Kentucky | Kentucky’s Only LGBTQ+ Newsroom March 4, 2026 Republican Sen. Gex Williams’ bill would deny or revoke teaching licenses based on outdated ADA definitions tied to gender identity and other disorders. Transgender teachers would no longer be allowed in Kentucky classrooms under a new Republican proposal. Senate Bill 351,…

Mayor Linda Gorton officially reopened Dunbar Community Center today, celebrating the completion of a major, two-phase renovation. Once home to historic Dunbar High School, the community center is a lively neighborhood hub, housing all kinds of activities and Parks and Recreation offices. “We are so excited to officially unveil all these amazing updates to…

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 3, 2026) — Scientists at the University of Kentucky have uncovered a new reason why people with Alzheimer’s disease often struggle with sleep, long before memory loss begins. The study, led by researchers at the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging, reveals that a protein called tau “hijacks” the brain’s energy supply, keeping the…

Unlawful rule would make graduate degrees more expensive, fuel national health-care worker shortage FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 2, 2026) – Gov. Andy Beshear joined 24 attorneys general and one other governor in submitting a letter to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) opposing a proposed rule under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1 – 119th…

By Sarah LaddKentucky Lantern Kentucky would cut funding for tobacco cessation over the next two years under the state budget approved Thursday by the House, prompting public health advocates to urge the Senate to change course. Doug Hogan, the government relations director in Kentucky for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, said the…

By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health News More health-related bills moved forward during the eighth week of the 2026 legislative session, with movement across legislative chambers. Here are some of them: Medicaid overhaul – House Bill 2, sponsored by Rep. Ken Fleming, R-Louisville, otherwise known as the Kentucky Medicaid Reform Act, passed out of the House Appropriations…

By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health News The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky‘s next “Health for a Change” webinar is titled “The Role of Place in Community Health.”  It will be Thursday, March 19, at 11 a.m. E.T. Click here to register. The webinar will dive into how the characteristics of a neighborhood contribute to the…