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January 4-10 is Folic Acid Awareness Week
Why does your baby need folic acid? Folic acid is a naturally occurring B vitamin that helps a ... Read more
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MIND & BODY: Heart health is important
By living a healthy lifestyle, you can help keep your blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels normal ... Read more
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MIND & BODY: Mental health involves many areas of wellbeing
BY ANGELA BEREZNAK, Clark County Health Department World Mental Health Day is celebrated annually on Oct. 10. ... Read more
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MIND & BODY: Tips to help children maintain a healthy weight
In the U.S., the number of children with obesity has continued to rise over the past two decades. ... Read more
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Mind and Body: National Immunization Awareness Month
By Jennifer Burchett, RN, BSN, CLS August has been designated National Immunization Awareness Month by the National Public ... Read more
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Mind and Body: HANDS program available to new parents
The HANDS program is a community resource available in every county in Kentucky that provides information and support ... Read more
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World Hepatitis Day 2020: Know your ABCs
BY JULIE MOON, Health education coordinator Hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver, often caused by a virus. ... Read more
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Mind and Body: What is infant botulism?
Infant botulism is an illness that can happen when a baby ingests (takes in) toxins from a type ... Read more
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MIND AND BODY: May 31 is World No Tobacco Day, a time to try quitting
By Angela Bereznak, Clark County Health Department Each year, the World Health Organization holds World No Tobacco ... Read more
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What you need to know: April is IBS Awareness Month
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that affects the large intestine. Signs and symptoms include cramping, ... Read more