https://ket.org/program/kentucky-health/enHealth & FitnessCopyright KEThttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/75dc639c44b742d550ffb1d0153f8ede.jpghttps://ket.org/program/kentucky-health/Tue, 12 May 2026 13:42:36 +0000KETKETpublicaffairspodcasts@ket.orgJoin host Dr. Wayne Tuckson, a colorectal surgeon, as he interviews experts from around the state to discuss health topics important to Kentuckians.falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/year-in-review-part-2-food-and-medicaid--71976103https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71976103Tue, 12 May 2026 13:30:35 +0000KETDr. Wayne Tuckson continues to review topics from the past year with Louisville Public Media health reporter Morgan Watkins. Topics include Medicaid and food/nutrition.1585falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/year-in-review-part-1-vaccines-cancer-mental-health-and-environment--71890278https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71890278Wed, 06 May 2026 13:05:37 +0000KETDr. Wayne Tuckson reviews topics from the past year with Louisville Public Media health reporter Morgan Watkins.1576falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/maintaining-the-mental-acuity-of-seniors-in-long-term-care-facilities--71677886https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71677886Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:27:01 +0000KETSusan Reed and Jason Berkowitz talk about the "Stories in Our Minds" project at the Frazier Kentucky History Museum.1595falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-impact-of-proposed-medicaid-changes-on-safety-net-facilities--71490763https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71490763Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:45:22 +0000KETBart Irwin, Ph.D., talks about the impact of proposed Medicaid changes on safety net facilities.1594falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/overweight-treatment-what-are-the-best-practices--71289759https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71289759Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:43:25 +0000KETBariatric surgeon Joshua P. Steiner, M.D., FACS, FASMBS, discusses best practices for treating overweight patients.1592falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/neonatology-peds-icu-caring-for-the-most-fragile-of-the-fragile--71137216https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71137216Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:38:50 +0000KETPeter J. Giannone Jr., M.D., talks about neonatology.1592falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sarcomas-cancers-of-the-bones-and-soft-tissues-of-the-body--71019190https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71019190Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:02:02 +0000KETSurgical oncologist Michael Egger, M.D., MPH, discusses sarcomas.1594falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/small-steps-big-impact-the-kma-is-changing-the-model--70830375https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70830375Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:36:46 +0000KETKentucky Medical Association President Jiapeng Huang, M.D., Ph.D., discusses the "Small STEPS, Big IMPACT" health campaign.1594falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/colon-cancer-the-patients-are-getting-younger--70389533https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70389533Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:08:35 +0000KETColon and rectal surgeon Sandy Kavalukas, M.D., discusses the changing demographics of colon cancer.1594falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shoulder-injury-prevention-treatment-and-recovery--70226110https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70226110Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:16:06 +0000KETShoulder specialist Caleb Davis, M.D., discusses shoulder injury prevention, treatment and recovery.1575falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-happens-after-you-leave-the-icu--70081251https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70081251Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:45:07 +0000KETICU Recovery Specialist Ashley Montgomery-Yates, M.D., discusses post-ICU care.1594falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/myths-misconceptions-and-truths-about-diet-and-wellness--69886675https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69886675Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:00:54 +0000KETRegistered Dietitian Karen McNees, R.D., Ed.D., talks about dietary options.1593falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/endometriosis-treatable-when-recognized--69740252https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69740252Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:25:56 +0000KETShivani Parikh, M.D., and Hillary Simon, D.O., discuss endometriosis, a debilitating but treatable condition when properly diagnosed.1593falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/keeping-older-adults-agile-and-mobile--69644645https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69644645Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:09:00 +0000KETPhysical therapist Elizabeth Murphy, D.P.T., discusses ways we can help preserve our mobility and prolong our ability to live independently.1581falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lens-replacement-surgery-seeing-is-believing--69546044https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69546044Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:48:30 +0000KETOphthalmologist David Strickland, M.D., discusses cataract and lens refractive surgery.1594falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/multiple-sclerosis-changes-in-treatment-and-diagnosis--69400920https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69400920Mon, 12 Jan 2026 13:14:18 +0000KETNeurologist David Robertson, M.D., and patient advocate Yvette Cabrera-Rojas discuss multiple sclerosis.1600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/antibiotics-antivirals-and-antifungals-what-s-the-difference-and-how-to-use-them--69305700https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69305700Mon, 05 Jan 2026 13:12:04 +0000KETIf we get a respiratory infection, what anti-infective agent should we take? Pharmacist Angela Sandlin, Pharm.D., discusses antibiotics, antivirals and antifungals.1599antibiotics,antifungals,antiviralsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/surgical-treatment-for-endocrine-tumors--69062739https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69062739Mon, 15 Dec 2025 18:55:26 +0000KETEndocrine surgeon George Taylor, M.D., discusses treatment for endocrine tumors.1599falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sports-medicine-injury-prevention-supplements-and-specialization--68723416https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68723416Mon, 24 Nov 2025 15:02:54 +0000KETNick Heebner, Ph.D., ATC, talks about fitness and injury prevention.1592falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pediatric-and-adolescent-gynecology-care-from-childhood-to-young-adult--68603356https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68603356Mon, 17 Nov 2025 14:49:37 +0000KETWendy Jackson, M.D., a pediatric and adolescent obstetrician-gynecologist, offers insights into gynecological health for girls and young women.1593adolescent,gynecology,health,kentucky,ky,pediatricfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/thoracic-surgery-how-is-it-done-and-when-is-it-indicated--68538779]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68538779Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:43:58 +0000KETMansi M. Shah-Jadeja, M.D., talks about thoracic surgery.]]>1596falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/changes-in-the-delivery-of-pediatric-healthcare--68399012https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68399012Mon, 03 Nov 2025 13:53:05 +0000KETBethany Hodge, M.D., discusses the changes in pediatrics, addressing the new challenges of treating the health of children and adolescents.1603falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/breast-cancer-better-survival-for-patients--68312413]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68312413Tue, 28 Oct 2025 13:58:28 +0000KETThe mortality rate from breast cancer is going down, but the number of women diagnosed with breast cancer is going up. Oncologist Laila Agrawal, MD, discusses breast cancer with Dr. Tuckson.]]>1598falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/managing-the-disease-of-addiction--68215700https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68215700Mon, 20 Oct 2025 16:09:29 +0000KETClassifying addiction as a disease can allow for better outcomes for patients. James Murphy, MD, discusses the treatment of addiction.1608falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/common-and-not-so-common-pulmonary-infections--68165756https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68165756Sat, 18 Oct 2025 10:05:08 +0000KETInfectious disease specialist Dr. Mark Burns talks about serious respiratory illnesses.1603falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-does-having-a-green-city-mean--68165724https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68165724Thu, 16 Oct 2025 14:43:22 +0000KETDr. Tuckson speaks with Sumedha Rao, an expert in urban sustainability.1609falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/end-of-season-highlights--66054952https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66054952Mon, 12 May 2025 14:12:30 +0000KETJoin host Wayne Tuckson, MD, for a look back at highlights from Season 20 of Kentucky Health.1721health,kentucky,kyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sugar-substitutes--65927702https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65927702Mon, 05 May 2025 20:21:05 +0000KETGastroenterologist Loretta Jophlin, MD, talks about the complexities of artificial sweeteners with host Wayne Tuckson, MD.1605diet,eating,health,healthy,substitute,substitutes,sugarfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/small-steps-in-everyday-life-big-impact-on-health--65782000https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65782000Mon, 28 Apr 2025 15:52:26 +0000KETHost Wayne Tuckson, MD, and Kentucky Medical Association President Evelyn Montgomery Jones, MD, discuss her goals as KMA leader and an initiative that educates patients about small steps to take in their everyday lives that make a positive impact on...1603association,evelyn,health,host,jones,kentucky,kma,ky,md,medical,montgomery,president,tuckson,waynefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sinusitis--65669930https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65669930Tue, 22 Apr 2025 20:14:21 +0000KETRhinologist Thomas Higgins, MD, talks about phlegm and nasal mucus and what their color can tell us about our health with host Wayne Tuckson, MD.1605health,higgins,kentucky,ky,md,md.,mucus,nasal,phlegm,rhinologist,sinusitis,thomas,tuckson,waynefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/avian-flu-and-industrial-meat-production--65669909https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65669909Tue, 22 Apr 2025 20:12:40 +0000KETVeterinarian Jessie Lay, DVM, talks about industrial meat production and risks for zoonotic diseases with host Wayne Tuckson, MD.1572avian,diseases,dvm,flu,industrial,jessie,kentucky,ky,lay,md.,meat,production,risks,tuckson,veterinarian,wayne,zoonoticfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/treatment-of-motility-disorders-pharmaceuticals-to-electroceuticals--65405023https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65405023Mon, 07 Apr 2025 14:19:44 +0000KETGastroenterologist Thomas Abell, MD, discusses gastrointestinal dysmotility with host Wayne Tuckson, MD.1608abell,dysmotility,gastroenterologist,gastrointestinal,health,kentucky,ky,md,thomas,tuckson,waynefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pain-control-without-opioids--65260934https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65260934Mon, 31 Mar 2025 20:15:23 +0000KETSurgeon Jeffrey Gum, MD, discusses ways to control pain without opioids with host Wayne Tuckson, MD.1600control,gum,jeffrey,kentucky,ky,opioid,opioids,pain,surgeonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/heart-disease-a-new-class-of-risk-factors--65084870https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65084870Mon, 24 Mar 2025 16:52:13 +0000KETDaniel J. Conklin, PhD, discusses airborne toxins and heart disease with host Wayne Tuckson, MD.1604airborne,conklin,daniel,disease,health,heart,j.,kentucky,ket,ky,phd,toxins,tuckson,waynefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alpha-gal-syndrome-why-can-t-i-eat-meat--64999090https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64999090Thu, 20 Mar 2025 18:05:33 +0000KETMateo Bernal, OMD/DOM, LAc, and Martin Huecker, MD, discuss alpha-gal syndrome.1587alpha-gal,meat,syndrome,tickfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/quad-demic-4-viruses-no-panic--64545682https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64545682Mon, 24 Feb 2025 16:38:31 +0000KETFour viruses have risen since November 2024, creating a "quad-demic." Mark Burns, MD, discusses the current infectious climate.1604health,kentucky,ky,quad-demic,virusfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/socio-political-determinants-of-health-it-s-what-s-behind-the-curtain--64423101https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64423101Mon, 17 Feb 2025 20:56:03 +0000KETJohn Chenault, PhD, discusses the socio-political side of health.1604chenault,determinants,health,john,kentucky,ky,phd,socio-politicalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/environmental-justice-coming-clean-on-the-air-we-breathe--64303953https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64303953Mon, 10 Feb 2025 19:01:59 +0000KETArnita Gadson, executive director of the West Jefferson County Community Task Force, discusses environmental justice.1584air,breathe,clean,coming,environmental,justicefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/foundation-for-a-healthy-kentucky-connecting-the-dots-on-health-policy--64174256https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64174256Mon, 03 Feb 2025 20:03:44 +0000KETAllison Adams, RN, MPA, president and CEO of Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky, discusses making good healthcare choices.1602adams,allison,health,healthcare,kentucky,kyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/medicaid-coverage-in-kentucky--64003161https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64003161Wed, 29 Jan 2025 16:55:52 +0000KETKevin Martin, MD, discusses Medicaid coverage in Kentucky.1613coverage,health,insurance,kentucky,kevin,ky,martin,md,medicaid,tuckson,waynefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/medicare-what-to-know-about-the-federal-healthcare-program--64003119https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64003119Wed, 29 Jan 2025 16:53:41 +0000KETKevin Martin, MD, joins host Wayne Tuckson, MD, to unravel the mystery of Medicare.1602health,insurance,kentucky,kevin,ky,martin,md,medicare,tuckson,waynefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/treatment-for-acute-mental-crisis-empath--63692298https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63692298Tue, 14 Jan 2025 20:31:01 +0000KETPsychologist Lindsey Jasinski, PhD, and Marc Woods, DNP, discuss EmPATH (Emergency Psychiatric Assessment, Treatment, and Healing), which helps people experiencing a mental health crisis.1540empath,health,kentucky,ky,mentalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-intestinal-microbiome-and-its-importance-to-health--63590290https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63590290Mon, 06 Jan 2025 13:53:36 +0000KETSara Police, PhD, an associate professor of pharmacology and nutritional sciences with the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, discusses the intestinal microbiome.1595college,intestinal,kentucky,medicine,microbiome,nutritional,pharmacology,police,sara,sciences,universityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sudden-cardiac-arrest-a-time-for-aed--63340299https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63340299Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:12:50 +0000KETShaun Mohan, MD, discusses cardiac arrest and the use of automated external defibrillators.1593aed,arrest,cardiac,defibrillator,sudden,timefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ethical-decision-making-in-health-care--63112021https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63112021Mon, 02 Dec 2024 21:11:16 +0000KETWhen faced with an illness do you want nuances or absolutes when deciding a course of treatment? Avery Kolers, PhD, discusses health care ethics.1595care,decision,doctor,ethical,health,kentucky,ky,makingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/venous-and-lymphatic-vascular-conditions--62788172https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62788172Mon, 18 Nov 2024 14:45:29 +0000KETManda M. Maley, MD, talks about venous and lymphatic disease.1592conditions,doctor,kentucky,ky,lymphatic,maley,manda,md,vascular,venousfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/healthforce-kentucky-meeting-our-provider-needs--62705859https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62705859Tue, 12 Nov 2024 14:33:26 +0000KETBart Darrell with HealthForce Kentucky talks about increasing the healthcare work force in the state.1595doctor,health,healthforce,kentucky,ky,medical,meeting,needs,providerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pneumoconiosis--62606588https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62606588Mon, 04 Nov 2024 14:07:42 +0000KETNaureen Narula, MD, talks about coal workers' pneumoconiosis, also known as black lung.1593black,coal,lung,md,narula,naureen,pneumoconiosis,workers,workers'falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/repairing-the-pelvic-floor--62529638https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62529638Mon, 28 Oct 2024 13:42:00 +0000KETUrogynecologist Johnnie Wright Jr., MD, talks about repairing the failing pelvic floor.1599doctor,dr,floor,health,johnnie,jr.,kentucky,ky,md,pelvic,repairing,urogynecologist,wrightfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/environmental-pollution-and-female-fertility--62442120https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62442120Mon, 21 Oct 2024 17:31:57 +0000KETPatrick Hannon, PhD, talks about the effects of environmental pollution on women's reproductive health.1597environmental,female,fertility,kentucky,ky,pollution,pregnancyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/heart-and-lung-transplants-who-gets-them-and-why--62359437https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62359437Mon, 14 Oct 2024 14:00:59 +0000KETMatthias Loebe, MD, PhD, discusses cardiac transplantation.1592doctor,health,heart,kentucky,ky,lung,transplantfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/parkinson-s-disease-and-other-movement-disorders--62270420https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62270420Mon, 07 Oct 2024 13:37:34 +0000KETZain Guduru, MD, talks about Parkinson's Disease and other movement disorders.1593disease,disorder,doctor,guduru,md,movement,parkinson's,zainfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/better-health-and-healthcare-delivery-through-data--59899482https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59899482Tue, 07 May 2024 14:17:47 +0000KETDr. Thomas Tucker of the Kentucky Cancer Registry talks about how data can keep us healthy.1603data,healthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/balancing-finances-and-keeping-good-health--59697789https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59697789Mon, 29 Apr 2024 13:53:23 +0000KETChristopher Blakeley of Repatient talks about novel approaches to help with medical bills.1607approaches,bills,blakeley,christopher,help,medical,novel,repatientfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/re-envisioning-pediatric-care--59584096https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59584096Mon, 22 Apr 2024 13:37:01 +0000KETPediatrician Dr. Donna Grigsby talks about changing the timeline on pediatric care. A 2024 KET production.1604care,health,kentucky,ky,pediatricfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/two-generation-pediatric-care--59470784https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59470784Mon, 15 Apr 2024 13:56:36 +0000KETPediatrician Dr. Charlotte Stites from Smoketown Family Wellness Center in Louisville discusses "Two-Generation" approach to pediatric care.1611approach,care,center,charlotte,dr.,family,louisville,pediatric,pediatrician,smoketown,stites,"two-generation",wellnessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/housing-the-unhoused-is-healthcare--59343970https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59343970Mon, 08 Apr 2024 13:16:34 +0000KETDr. Wayne Tuckson discusses housing as healthcare with Tom Walton, an Executive-in-Residence at the Health Management and System Sciences (HMSS) Dept. in UofL School of Public Health.1609healthcare,housing,unhousedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/controlling-stress-how-to-live-your-best-life--59246848https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59246848Mon, 01 Apr 2024 13:18:05 +0000KETClinical counselor Lauren Muir talks about ways to negate and control negative stressors.1608health,kentucky,ky,stressfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rsv-covid-and-influenza--59164293https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59164293Mon, 25 Mar 2024 13:26:47 +0000KETInfectious disease specialist Dr. Mark Burns discusses Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), COVID-19 and influenza.1609burns,covid-19,discusses,disease,doctor,dr.,infectious,influenza.,mark,respiratory,(rsv),specialist,syncytial,virusfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/climate-change-a-change-in-our-health--59086968https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59086968Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:40:37 +0000KETWe’ve heard, “if you don’t like the weather, wait 10 minutes and it will change”. Sadly, that’s not true for the climate and that has serious implications for our health. Join Dr. Wayne Tuckson on Kentucky Health as he talks with meteorologist Tawana...1608change,climate,global,health,kentucky,ky,warmingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/markey-cancer-center-changing-cancer-treatment-in-kentucky--58830612https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58830612Mon, 26 Feb 2024 18:33:09 +0000KETA diagnosis of cancer can be scary, but for those of us in Kentucky, the Markey Cancer Center is a beacon of hope. Surgical oncologist Dr. Mark Evers joins host Dr. Wayne Tuckson to discuss new trends in cancer treatment on the next Kentucky Health.1593cancer,center,changing,kentucky,markey,treatmentfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sustainability-government-corporate-and-public-cooperation--58752488https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58752488Tue, 20 Feb 2024 16:06:01 +0000KETCan we meet the needs of today without compromising the environment for future generations? Tune in for the next Kentucky Health as Dr. Wayne Tuckson talks with Sumedha Rao from the Mayor's Office of Sustainability, Louisville Metro Government.1604.,cooperation,corporate,government,health,public,sustainability:falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/federally-qualified-health-centers-more-than-a-safety-net--58684225https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58684225Wed, 14 Feb 2024 14:03:13 +0000KETDr. Swannie Jett talks about federally qualified health centers and their importance to improving public health.1601centers,federally,health,jett,kentucky,ky,qualified,swanniefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/government-sponsored-health-insurance-value-and-promise--58578186https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58578186Mon, 05 Feb 2024 18:47:08 +0000KETHealth economist Mark Carter talks about Medicaid, Medicare and other government sponsored health insurance programs.1593falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-unspoken-and-misunderstood-stigma-of-eating-disorders--58490563https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58490563Mon, 29 Jan 2024 16:33:24 +0000KETPsychiatrist Dr. Zubi Suleman talks about eating disorders and the misunderstandings around them.1652disorders,eating,health,kentucky,ky,misunderstood,stigma,unspokenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bariatric-surgery-intervention-for-a-chronic-illness--58421007https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58421007Tue, 23 Jan 2024 20:00:49 +0000KETBariatric surgeon Dr. Paige Quintero from Baptist Health talks about the benefits of weight loss surgery.1650baptist,bariatric,benefits,dr.,health,loss,paige,quintero,surgeon,surgery,weightfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/suicide-prevention-the-first-step-to-mental-health--58320597https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58320597Tue, 16 Jan 2024 15:51:13 +0000KETThe incidence of suicide is increasing with all age, ethnic, racial and social groups at risk. Psychiatrist Dr. Ali Farooqui talks about the causes, signs, and consequences of suicide.1652health,kentucky,ky,suicidefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rural-healthcare-crisis-or-opportunity-on-the-horizon--58232032https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58232032Mon, 08 Jan 2024 16:40:53 +0000KETWe expect access to a healthcare provider and a hospital when we need them, but for a growing number, this may not be true for much longer.1652access,health,healthcare,hospital,kentucky,ky,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/taste-not-waste-making-nutritious-dishes-from-leftover-food--58059007https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58059007Tue, 19 Dec 2023 14:36:15 +0000KETChef Christopher Stallard talks about making delicious and nutritious dishes from leftover food.1640chef,christopher,eat,food,health,kentucky,ky,lifestyle,nutrition,stallardfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/breast-cancer-innovations-beyond-screening--57974943https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57974943Mon, 11 Dec 2023 15:26:20 +0000KETMedical oncologist Dr. Jeffrey Hargis talks about breast cancer, one of the most common cancers among women.1644breast,cancer,health,mammogram,screeningfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/heart-failure-prevention-and-treatment--57728939https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57728939Mon, 20 Nov 2023 14:07:01 +0000KETCardiologist Dr. Stephanie Moore talks about heart failure, including prevention and treatments.1644cardio,health,heart,kentucky,kyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/better-cancer-screening-the-answer-is-in-the-blood--57618063https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57618063Mon, 13 Nov 2023 14:32:57 +0000KETDr. Whitney Jones, a Louisville gastroenterologist, talks about using a sample of blood to screen for most cancers.1646cancer,doctor,health,screeningfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alzheimer-s-disease-and-related-dementia--57543687https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57543687Tue, 07 Nov 2023 14:37:02 +0000KETNeurologist Dr. Gregory Cooper talks about dementia and Alzheimer's disease.1645alzheimer's,cooper,dementia,disease,gregory,health,kentucky,ky,neurologistfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cannabis-the-hype-the-reality-and-the-potential--57441225https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57441225Mon, 30 Oct 2023 13:44:52 +0000KETThe study of cannabis is hampered by state and federal regulations, and limited funding. What data is known about safety, efficacy and long-term effects? Dr. Shanna Babalonis talks about the changing role of marijuana in society and healthcare.1616babalonis,cannabis,doctor,dr.,drug,health,kentucky,ky,marijuana,medical,pot,shanna,treatmentfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/senior-care-better-health-care-for-the-golden--57223161https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57223161Sun, 22 Oct 2023 16:30:03 +0000KETDr. Misha Rhodes talks about better patient-centered care for seniors. A 2023 KET production.1637care,doctor,dr,golden,health,healthcare,kentucky,ky,seniorfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pelvic-prolapse--57169402https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57169402Sun, 15 Oct 2023 16:30:03 +0000KETPelvic reconstructive surgeon Dr. Stacy Lenger talks about pelvic floor weakness and prolapse.1653health,kentucky,ket,pelvic,prolapse,surgery,womenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/climate-change-and-insect-vectors--57169318https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57169318Mon, 09 Oct 2023 17:33:01 +0000KETInsects are being displaced by changing weather patterns, habitat encroachment and other human behavior. Dr. Subba Reddy Palli talks about the consequences climate change and human activity have upon the insect world and arthropod borne diseases.1592change,climate,health,insect,kentucky,ket,lime,mosquito,pest,tick,ticks,weatherfalsefull