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Science
12:41 pm
Thu August 16, 2012

Statistical Analysis Shows Poor Health in Western Ky. Children

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A study of more than 800 western Kentucky children shows 25 percent are obese, and another 18 percent are overweight. The national average of obese children is 17 percent. Murray State University nursing professor Dr. Dana Manley was part of a team of researchers who compiled the data, based on 2008 and 2009 cardiovascular fitness tests.

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Education
4:30 pm
Thu June 14, 2012

Health Department Budget

Hopkins County school clinics may be the latest casualty in a series of budget cuts to the County Health Department. 

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Society
3:33 pm
Thu June 14, 2012

Kentucky Obesity Reduction Program

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A just released document called ‘A Community Guide to Reducing Obesity’ details local projects in 17 areas of the Commonwealth.  

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Afternoon Update
4:20 pm
Fri May 11, 2012

Afternoon Round-Up 5/11/12

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Prevalence of HIV by country

Today on NPR: FDA may back pill to prevent HIV.

Four Rivers Region:

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Afternoon Update
4:38 pm
Wed May 9, 2012

Afternoon Update 5-9

From NPR: In an interview with ABC News, President Obama declared his support for gay marriage. This marks a departure from the president's previous stance, which has repeatedly been described as "evolving."

From the Four Rivers Region:

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