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By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health News The deadline to sign up for federally subsidized health insurance through Kynect, the state’s online portal, is Thursday, Jan. 15, for coverage that starts on Feb. 1. With the expiration of the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credits on Dec. 31, health insurance premiums are much higher for…

By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health News Gov. Andy Beshear announced Jan. 8 that the state had approved its first cannabis processor, Bison Infused, located in Dayton, Kentucky. Beshear said the approval of Bison Infused is expected to result in multiple products becoming available in the coming weeks. “Our priority is ensuring Kentuckians suffering from serious…

By Sarah LaddKentucky Lantern A fetal homicide charge against a Wolfe County woman who police said took medicine for an abortion and then buried a “developed male infant” in a “shallow grave” near her home has been dropped, according to court filings. This comes after Commonwealth’s Attorney Miranda King submitted a Wednesday court filing saying…

By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health News Kentucky has launched a new statewide initiative focused on carbon monoxide (CO) safety, including proactive inspections of aging buildings. These inspections will begin with schools, followed by daycares and senior living facilities. “Everyone deserves a healthy environment to live, learn and work in,” Gov. Andy Beshear said in a…

By Stephen SemchoUniversity of Kentucky It’s common for people to change their eating and exercise habits during the holidays. When trying to get “back on track” in the new year, it’s helpful to stick to the basics. Here are a few tips to help the whole family make positive changes that will last beyond…

Kentucky Health News The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department has announced a potential measles case exposure in Lexington. The unvaccinated traveler from out of state stayed at the Hyatt Place in Hamburg from Dec. 31 to Jan. 2 and dined at the Hamburg Panera location on Jan 1, according to the health department. “Measles is a highly contagious respiratory virus…

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 12, 2026) — On some winter mornings, Daniel Wermeling, Pharm.D., nurses his coffee and occasionally revisits the improbable idea that once kept him awake for more than a decade — that a medicine older than many of his students could be reborn in an easy-to-use form. When he recounts the story, he ticks through…

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 12, 2026) — The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research is accepting proposals for the 2026 Commonwealth Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) Fellowship. Established in 2022, the CURE Fellowship offers UK undergraduate students the opportunity to participate in mentored research projects focused on critical issues impacting Kentucky’s health, well-being and future.…

At the University of Kentucky, students are at the center of all that we do. From the moment you become a Wildcat through graduation and beyond, the Office for Student Success is committed to supporting you. Comprised of five areas and 25 units, together, they have one vision — to help students live a life of…