-
Markey, Barnstable Brown study maps US diabetes-cancer hotspots
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…
-
Kentucky Sen. Gex Williams files SB 351 targeting transgender teachers’ licenses
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 Gex Williams’ bill would deny or revoke teaching licenses based on outdated ADA definitions tied to gender identity and other disorders.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,…
-
Dunbar Community Center unveils new features
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…
-
UK researchers discover brain’s energy ‘hijacked’ by Alzheimer’s protein
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…
-
Gov. Beshear, State Leaders Stand Up Against Federal Rule That Would Limit Student Loan Access for Health-Care Workers
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…
-
Kentucky House advances funding cut for tobacco prevention, cessation
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…
-
Week 8 of the legislative session brings some movement of health bills across chambers
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…
-
Free Health for a Change webinar to explore how neighborhood characteristics contribute to health
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…
-
Colorectal cancer is increasing among young people; here are ways to decrease your risk
The Conversation U.S. asked gastrointestinal oncologist Christopher Lieu and cancer researcher Andrea Dwyer to explain what’s known about early-onset colon cancer and what young people can do to protect themselves. Why are more young people getting colorectal cancer? Researchers have identified a number of factors associated with increasing numbers of young people developing colorectal…
-
UK HealthCare launches Food as Health initiative; focus on pregnant women, HIV and type 2 diabetes
By Jonathan GreeneUniversity of Kentucky UK HealthCare is launching a Food as Health program across Kentucky, a new initiative that delivers “food is medicine” services to improve health outcomes for vulnerable populations across Kentucky. The program has secured contracts with three Medicaid managed care organizations in Kentucky — Passport by Molina, UnitedHealthcare (UHC) and Aetna…