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LEXINGTON, Ky. — Supermarket aisles brimming with brightly colored packages of ready-to-eat meals and quick snacks have become a fixture of American grocery shopping, but navigating the choice between ultra-processed and minimally processed foods matters for long-term health, according to a health column published by Kentucky Health News. Dr. Michael Hall, a primary care…

By Dr. Michael HallUniversity of Kentucky Walk into any grocery store, and you’ll see it: aisles filled with brightly colored packages containing ready-to-eat meals, quick snacks and flavored drinks — often billed as “healthy.” They save time. They’re affordable. And they taste great. But they also fall into a category of foods that research…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will host the 30th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25, providing residents with a safe, anonymous way to dispose of expired and unused medications. According to Kentucky Health News, the event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at nearly 4,200 locations…

Kentucky Health News In partnership with local law enforcement, National Prescription Drug Take Back Day acts as a reminder to get rid of any unused or expired medication. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration holds this event every April and October. This year’s 30th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day will fall on Saturday, April…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — University of Kentucky researchers have unveiled a new surveillance system designed to predict and prevent opioid overdoses across the state, giving health departments and community organizations access to real-time data that could save lives. The system, called Rapid Actionable Data for Opioid Response in Kentucky (RADOR-KY), was recently presented at the…

By Elizabeth ChapinUniversity of Kentucky A new analytical system created by University of Kentucky researchers is helping to predict and prevent opioid overdoses in Kentucky. The surveillance system, called Rapid Actionable Data for Opioid Response in Kentucky (RADOR-KY), is used to inform overdose prevention and response efforts throughout the state by giving health departments, community…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky’s largest drug rehab provider is facing federal investigation and state regulatory findings after former employees alleged the company instructed staff to falsify invoices and overbill Medicaid for nonexistent treatment services, according to a ProPublica investigation published in partnership with the Lexington Herald-Leader. Renault Shirley, 58, a former peer support specialist…

By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health News As lawmakers head into the last two days of the 2026 legislative session, Gov. Andy Beshear has addressed most of the health-related bills that were sent to him during the veto recess period. Because the General Assembly has a super-majority in both chambers, any bills vetoed by Beshear will…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — As Kentucky’s 2026 legislative session heads into its final stretch, Gov. Andy Beshear has been addressing health-related legislation from his desk during the veto period that ends as Kentucky Health News reported. The governor signed House Bills 169 and 178 to enhance coverage for mental health conditions and eating disorders, continuing…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Mayor Linda Gorton announced sweeping changes to the city’s winter weather response strategy Monday, following an internal review that identified critical gaps in coordination, communication and operational planning during recent snow and ice storms, according to CivicLex. Gorton unveiled the results of a “military style review” during a news conference, proposing…