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Updated: 21 hours ago
|By Olivia Russell
For so many families, Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of Summer.
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Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 2:26 PM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt
Louisville health officials are helping residents themselves from possible diseases and viruses.
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Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 3:35 PM EDT
|By Charles Gazaway
It took about two years to develop the device.
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Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 3:10 PM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt
Louisville is taking part in a nationwide event helping to teach communities life-saving techniques to help stop bleeding.
Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 1:25 PM EDT
|By Maira Ansari
The goal is provide education about the signs and symptoms of stroke and how to prevent a disease that kills one person every three minutes.
Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 6:31 PM EDT
|By Kennedy Hayes
On Monday, Louisville firefighters were in the Portland neighborhood, going door to door sharing over 2,000 stroke prevention magnets.
Updated: May. 21, 2023 at 10:08 AM EDT
|By Olivia Russell
Strep throat is more than making a comeback, it’s on the rise across the country.
Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 3:18 PM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt
A group of 7th grade students had a chance to observe health care professionals and learn about future nursing careers.
Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 10:25 AM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt
Norton Healthcare announced it has reached an agreement with Cigna to continue to provide in-network care for those with the insurance provider.
Updated: May. 13, 2023 at 1:37 PM EDT
|By Olivia Russell
The Centers for Disease Control said heart disease is the number one killer of women across the country.
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Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 3:16 PM EDT
|By Olivia Russell
The technology has been used for hip and knee replacement procedures.
Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 3:36 PM EDT
|By Quenton Robertson
Thursday, May 11 marked the official end to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Declaration here in the U.S.
Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 1:54 PM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt
Research has shown than one in eight women will catch breast cancer in their lives.
Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 3:33 PM EDT
|By Quenton Robertson
It takes a lot to ride as a jockey in the Kentucky Derby and making sure those elite athletes are in peak health is important.
Updated: Apr. 21, 2023 at 2:17 PM EDT
|By Julia Huffman
The event will be held at 4 p.m. at the hospital located at 1850 State Street in New Albany.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2023 at 3:52 PM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt
Officials with Norton Healthcare celebrated one of the first steps in constructing a new hospital in the West End of Louisville.
Updated: Apr. 17, 2023 at 5:43 PM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt
Norton Heart & Vascular Institute said it is expanding its Women’s Heart Program to focus on cardiac care and enhancing patient experience for women of all ages.
Updated: Apr. 14, 2023 at 5:26 PM EDT
|By WAVE Staff
It is not yet clear why some people are impacted by repetitive head trauma more than others.
Updated: Apr. 8, 2023 at 1:36 PM EDT
|By Olivia Russell
Faibish said after a trip, hydrating properly becomes very important because vacation often means higher-sodium diets, alcohol, and flights.
Updated: Apr. 7, 2023 at 12:23 PM EDT
|By WAVE Staff
Those living in the Louisville area can let the office know what they feel could help residents.
Updated: Apr. 5, 2023 at 4:21 PM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt and Sean Baute
Health officials warn that Kentucky’s rate of child abuse victims continues to outpace the national average.
Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 2:10 PM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt
Health officials said the new facility removes the need for patients to self-diagnose and choose what level of care they need.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 1:25 PM EDT
|By Olivia Russell
Data suggests cases will rise from an estimated 57.4 million in 2019 to 152.8 million in 2050.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 6:02 PM EDT
|By Sean Baute
They’ve recently reconnected in Louisville, now living in the same city for the first time in over 40 years.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 1:47 PM EDT
|By Olivia Russell
The new hospital in Jeffersontown is expected to start serving patients in the summer of 2024.
Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 2:23 PM EDT
|By Olivia Russell
Living a healthy lifestyle can help reduce the risk for several diseases, including certain cancers.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 12:30 PM EDT
|By Dustin Vogt
UofL Health announced a new location offering mammography breast cancer screenings that will expand preventative exams across the region.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 12:13 PM EDT
|By Maira Ansari
Maira and Dr. Stephen Taylor ask the question can exercise help with your mental health?
Updated: Mar. 11, 2023 at 11:18 AM EST
|By Olivia Russell
A new study shows “keto-like” diets may be linked to a heightened risk for cardiovascular events.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 5:46 PM EST
|By Marresa Burke
Over time, inflation has raised the cost of food, and now school districts are feeling the effects.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 1:31 PM EST
|By Kelly Austin
Medicaid enrollees must once again participate in an annual renewal
Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 11:17 PM EST
|By Marresa Burke
On Wednesday night, Louisville’s Customs Border Protection (CBP) officers seized 500 bottles of Viagra, with an estimated retail value of $1.06 million.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 7:15 PM EST
|By Marresa Burke
This move affects more than 10% of adults in the Commonwealth.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 6:44 PM EST
|By Brandon Spencer
UofL Health ENT Surgeon gives insight on how people can lessen the impacts of allergy season.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 5:26 PM EST
|By Quenton Robertson
There are several Kentucky organizations working to help with Medicaid reimbursements for pediatric behavioral health services.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 9:20 AM EST
|By WAVE Staff
The charity helps Kentucky and southern Indiana children with medical conditions
Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 12:51 PM EST
|By Dustin Vogt
Louisville-based insurance company Humana announced it is exiting the employer insurance business to focus on other health plan offerings
Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 4:14 PM EST
|By Dustin Vogt
Isla Brown turns a year old on March 1 and has spent most of that time inside Norton Children’s Hospital due to a severe heart defect.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 2:21 PM EST
|By Dustin Vogt
WAVE anchor and Troubleshooter John Boel caught up with Listens Live host John Ramsey to talk about life after his back surgery.
Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 6:46 PM EST
|By Nick Picht
An eye-opening report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has pulled back the curtain on teenagers’ mental health in America.
Updated: Feb. 19, 2023 at 2:20 PM EST
|By Olivia Russell
Shannon White with the Alzheimer’s Association says people need to know that there are resources and support for families during this difficult time.
Updated: Feb. 17, 2023 at 3:59 PM EST
|By Julia Huffman
Dixon will start her seven-day ascent of Mount Kilimanjaro on March 1.
Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 3:31 PM EST
|By Quenton Robertson
The Floyd County Health Department has provided the New Albany Police Department with Narcan, according to a release.
Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 at 7:36 AM EST
|By WAVE Staff and Olivia Russell
UofL Health spoke about how it's important and easy to learn CPR.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 3:35 PM EST
|By Dustin Vogt
One Louisville health care worker was recognized for her hard work and compassion on Tuesday morning.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 3:05 PM EST
|By Elisa Schwartzmiller
UofL Health focused on ways to overcome loneliness during a day that’s dedicated to love.
Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 11:27 AM EST
|By Dustin Vogt
Two nonprofits are working together and inviting donors to give blood as part of National Donor Day.
Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 5:20 PM EST
|By Sean Baute
Dozens of other states have already passed similar legislation.
Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 4:22 PM EST
|By Dustin Vogt
UofL Health is offering ways for more people to receive mental health services in the city.
Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 11:06 AM EST
|By WAVE Staff
Greater medical access will be provided and patient disparity will be reduced thanks to a $350,000 gift.