Bowling Green, KY.- June is men’s mental health awareness month and it is important to shed light on the mental health challenges that men face. The month is dedicated to breaking the stigma surrounding these issues. Statistics show that men are less likely to seek help when they are facing mental health issues. Often due to societal expectations and cultural…
Bowling Green, KY.- Last month areas of North Warren County and Butler County saw significant flooding in cropland, and with continued heat that same land needs rain. Corn can withstand heat when getting water, but with no water, heat puts stress on the crop and the plants cannot complete all of the functions it needs to. The corn then diverts it’s…
*Edited on June 21, 2024. Previously reported one in 1500 people are affected by Angelman Syndrome, and has been edited to accurately reflect statistics, one in 15,000 are affected by the disorder. Bowling Green, Ky. – Angelman syndrome is a rare neurogenetic disorder that affects one in 15,000 people. That’s nearly 500,000 individuals worldwide. The disorder is something individuals are…
Bowling Green, KY.- As you spend time outdoors, there are a few things you may want to keep in mind to beat the summer heat and stay safe. Because of children’s size, they have more trouble regulating body heat, so it is important to know the signs of when they may be experiencing heat exhaustion. During the hottest part of the…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Teens across the area are preparing for their future by getting a feel for different medical careers they may want to pursue. Every summer, Med Center Health welcomes students to be teen ambassadors at the hospital so they can gain valuable experience that will expose them to careers in the healthcare profession. More than 30 high school…
Scottsville, KY.- Allen County Primary Center has received a grant from Project Lead the Way, that will add 5 new stem courses into the curriculum. The typical elementary school offers just 5 traditional arts classes, and with the help of this grant, the Allen County Primary Center will have 10 related arts courses, some of which students don’t usually see until…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Area tourism departments, including Warren County and surrounding areas are partnering together to launch the first ever Western Kentucky Wine Trail. Six tourism departments have come up with a list of nine wineries across Western Kentucky to complete the trail. The wineries include Bluegrass Vineyard (Warren Co.), Buckhorn Creek Vineyard (Marshall Co.), Carriage House Vineyards (Logan Co.), Fancy Farm…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- The Supreme Court of the United States rejected a lawsuit challenging the Food and Drug Administration’s approach to regulating mifepristone on Thursday. The ruling allows the pill to continue to be mailed to patients without an in-person doctor’s visit. The drug can be used in the first 70 days of gestation and is not only used in…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A drug is showing promising results for treating early Alzheimer’s disease, and the Alzheimer’s Association is hoping to make that treatment accessible. The findings by the FDA advisory committee on Monday suggest the drug ‘donanemab’ is effective for the treatment of the early stages of the disease. The drug would be the second traditional approval of…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- The Soap Box Derby will kick off this Friday, and in preparation, the Kiwanis Club held their annual sponsor luncheon and oil can race. Nearly 70 racers will compete in this year’s soap box derby, and each of them has spent the last few months constructing their own cars and practicing for the big race. The sponsor…
