Flu level raised to widespread in Ky. –

The Kentucky Department for Public Health , within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services is raising the influenza level in the state from “regional” to “widespread.” Widespread activity is the highest level of flu activity, which indicates increased flu-like activity or flu outbreaks in at least half of the regions in the state.

Woman’s death raises specter of superbug outbreak :0

Nevada public health officials reported that the woman in her 70s, who had recently returned from India, died in September from an infection that was resistant to all 26 antibiotics. “I think this is the harbinger of future badness to come,” Dr. Alexander Kallen, a medical officer with the CDC, told statnews.com.

How surgical weight loss is saving lives

Weight loss surgery is known to help people battling severe obesity lose weight, but it also saves lives by helping patients defeat diseases associated with obesity. Studies show that weight loss surgery helps resolve many weight-related health problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heartburn and sleep apnea, said Dr. Hamilton S. Le, medical director of the INTEGRIS Weight Loss Center.

Officials kick off ReNewMS

… together.” The statewide initiative is a collaboration between agencies such as Medicaid, Mississippi Department of Health Services, Mississippi Department of Mental Services, Mississippi Department of Child Protective Services, the court services, …

5 Health Reasons To Eat Red Bananas

… Red bananas have a unique flavor, similar to yellow, but mixed with the taste of raspberries. They also provide more health benefits than the widely recognized, traditional banana. Tory Tedrow, a registered dietitian and a certified nutrition …

new US agrees to pay billions to Marines affected by toxic water

The Obama administration has agreed to provide disability benefits totaling more than $2 billion to veterans who had been exposed to contaminated drinking water while assigned to Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. Beginning in March, the cash payouts from the Department of Veterans Affairs may supplement VA health care already being provided to eligible veterans stationed at the Marine base for at least 30 days cumulative between Aug. 1, 1953, and Dec. 31, 1987.

U.S. House votes to begin repealing Obamacare

… about not having a ready replacement and the potential financial cost of repealing President Barack Obama’s landmark health insurance law. The House voted 227-198 to instruct committees to draft legislation by a target date of Jan. 27 that would …

Nathan Littauer Dialysis Center opens to public

Derek Gray, from Caroga Lake, is not only the youngest, but the first patient to use the new Gloversville Dialysis Center on 99 Easterly St. The facility was opened with a partnership between Nathan Littauer Hospital and American Renal Associates . It offers patients in-center hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and home hemodialysis.

Whata s happening

… includes dinner, soup, sides, drink and dessert. For tickets, call Kim at 842-8611 or Joe at 842-4987. A free cancer health screening will be held at the St. Mary’s Breast Health Center in the Rao Outpatient Pavilion, 4950 Route 30 from 3 to 5 p.m. …

MyGenetx Leadership Elected to Serve on the TBCC Board of Directors

It is an honor to represent an organization that greatly impacts the lives of so many Tennesseans undergoing treatment for breast cancer MyGenetx, a molecular laboratory headquartered in middle Tennessee is proud to announce that Kris Wiese, Director of Communications, and Sales Administration Specialist, Mary Taylor Smith, RD, LD, will serve on the 2017 TBCC Board. Kris Wiese was appointed as Board President after serving one year as a board member and one year as Vice President.

Teachers in Philadelphia plan a Black Lives Matter week

A teachers’ organization in Philadelphia is encouraging teachers to wear Black Lives Matter T-shirts and provide lessons on the movement every day for one week. Amy Roat of the Caucus of Working Educators tells radio station KYW that the group is urging participating teachers to let principals know of their plans for the week of Jan. 23 and isn’t encouraging anyone to be insubordinate.

The Latest: Icy weather causes flight cancellations

Oklahoma City’s largest airport says some flights are being canceled due to icy conditions but the airport remains open as freezing rain moves across much of the Southern Plains. Will Rogers World Airport spokesman Josh Ryan says Southwest Airlines canceled five flights on Friday but that other airlines are operating a normal schedule.

Funeral begins for paralyzed detective who forgave shooter

FILE – In this July 5, 2006 file photo, paralyzed New York City police officer Steven McDonald poses with his wife, Patti McDonald at their home in Malverne, N.Y. McDonald, who was paralyzed by a bullet and became an i… . FILE- In this Dec. 10, 1988 file photo, Heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson, right, meets with paralyzed police officer Steven McDonald at the Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association Christmas party held at Jimmy Weston’s… .

Children upset with P.E.I. school closure need help, doctor advises

The province’s chief of mental health and addictions services says there is help out there for children feeling anxious about possible school closures or rezoning. Keizer is referring to the Public Schools Branch category II report this week in which five schools have been recommended for closure and dozens of others will be dealing with rezoning issues.

Lamar Odom reveals hopes for reconciliation with ex-wife Khloe Kardashian: ‘I want her back’

Lamar Odom Jr, Destiny Odom, Lamar Odom and Khloe Kardashian attend Backstage Creations Celebrity Retreat during Teen Choice 2011 day 2 at Gibson Amphitheatre on August 7, 2011 Khloe Kardashian, Lamar Odom, Kris Jenner, Kendall Jenner, Kourtney Kardashian, Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, Caitlin Jenner and Kylie Jenner attend Kanye West Yeezy Season 3 on February 11, 2016 in New York City. Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom arrive at Teen Choice 2011 at the Gibson Amphitheatre on August 7, 2011 in Universal City, California.

June wedding cheers brave woman who has been fighting cancer

Heather Parkinson has spent the last 15 years fighting cancer after first being diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma at the age of 19. After a rollercoaster time including undergoing a second stem cell transplant, Heather tells AASMA DAY how she is cautiously optimistic for her future and is enjoying happy times and planning her wedding. On the day Heather Parkinson left hospital after undergoing her second stem cell transplant for which her mum was the donor, she was thrilled and amazed when her boyfriend Patrick Goulden proposed to her.