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University of Louisville researchers held a meeting Thursday in Grand Rivers to discuss their current research projects on local air quality and health hazards.
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Paducah joined hundreds of communities across the nation Saturday morning in the fight against Alzheimer's by participating in the annual Purchase Area Walk to End Alzheimer's.
Loneliness is increasingly recognized as a serious risk to the health and well-being of older adults, linked to heightened risks of depression, cognitive decline, chronic illness and early mortality. A new research project at the University of Louisville aims to tackle that public health challenge.
Local organizations and scientists are reacting to the National Institutes of Health's cuts to grants for research projects.
A federal judge has already blocked the Trump-led effort, but only in certain states. Experts say research for curing cancer, addressing chronic health conditions, and more will be impacted.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said reported drone sightings that sparked panic in New Jersey last month were drones authorized to fly by the Federal Aviation Administration and 鈥渘ot the enemy.鈥
State fish and wildlife agencies are conducting scientific research to shed more light on the status of turkey populations 鈥 and need the public鈥檚 help, according to a news release from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources.
Kentucky will receive $20 million from the U.S. National Science Foundation through the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research, or EPSCoR.