Glasgow Daily Times, Glasgow, KY Health

Kentucky has highest percentage of smokers

2011-11-17T19:56:11-06:00

Which states have the highest smoking rates, and which have the lowest? New data released Thursday about smoking rates coincides with the American Cancer Society's Great American Smokeout.

Histories lead to involvement

2011-11-09T11:48:40-06:00

As Barren County gears up for its annual Heart Walk on Saturday, organizers and participants in the event take a step back to think about why they have become involved in the American Heart Association’s Heart Walk over the years.

Students raise heart disease awareness

2011-10-30T15:02:32-05:00

Elementary students in the Glasgow Independent and Barren County school systems will get a taste of their respective high schools’ rivalry in an inter-district competition to raise awareness and funds for heart disease.

FDA warns about licorice, offers other Halloween safety tips

2011-10-28T10:17:26-05:00

Too much Halloween candy really can make you sick, especially if you've got a fondness for licorice, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

United Way of So. Ky. president moves to state level

2011-10-20T07:38:56-05:00

United Way of Southern Kentucky is losing its president at the end of the month, as Doug Eberhart moves on to become the president of United Way of Kentucky.

Events raise awareness, funds for breast cancer

2011-10-17T07:43:51-05:00

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, two upcoming events are trying to raise awareness and money for organizations that fight breast cancer.

Need a flu shot? Find vaccination sites near you

2011-10-11T12:57:48-05:00

The flu season is approaching and people are encouraged to get a flu vaccine. Use this interactive map to find a location near you and get vaccinated.

Clinic offers free stretching help

2011-10-11T10:05:53-05:00

A local physical therapy office is offering community members free stretching demonstrations and instructional tools in honor of physical therapy month this October.

Students explore career options

2011-09-14T12:02:08-05:00

High school students and their families, as well as others from the community, gathered Tuesday night at Barren County High school to explore possible career and higher education opportunities, particularly those in health care and manufacturing.

Events will support health-related causes

2011-09-14T10:10:43-05:00

Local residents will have two opportunities this Saturday to support national organizations working to end compelling health problems.