Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in Kentucky? This term covers a variety of conditions that can affect the heart, including: Blood vessel diseases, such as coronary artery disease. Irregular heart rhythms, known as arrhythmia. Congenital heart defects, which are present at birth. Diseases that impact the heart muscle. Heart valve disorders. To diagnose heart disease, a healthcare professional will conduct an examination and listen to your heart. ...

It is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Cervical cancer is when the cells in part of the uterus start to grow abnormally. Cervical cancer can be brought on by Human Papilloma Virus also known as HPV which can cause problems with the cells in the cervix. HPV is one of the more common viral STIs in the U.S. and roughly 14 million people become infected each year. In the cervix normally there are two types of cells that help protect it inside and out but with HPV it can integrate the two which may ...