Kendrick Johnson is devoted to his young son.  But Johnson is fighting for his life, and coping with an inherited condition that has caused his heart to fail. 

WASHINGTON (AP) - New research further debunks any link between measles vaccine and autism, work that comes as the nation is experiencing a surge in measles cases fueled by children left unvaccinated.

Bettie Saunders is still recovering from a health scare of a lifetime.  “He said, 'Let’s go in for an MRI because you’re special.' And I’m like 'I know I am honey.' So he sent me down for an MRI and that’s when they found out that I had a ping pong ball-sized tumor in my head,” says Saunders. 

Governor Steve Beshear wants to increase enrollment in the state's health care plan for children of low-income families.

There are more than 35,000 kids eligible for the KCHIP program who aren't getting benefits.

Fish has always been considered brain food.  Now some researchers are diving deeper to see if fish oil supplements can improve the memory of Alzheimer’s patients.  

MUNICH, Germany (AP) - Results so far from three studies of the cholesterol-lowering drug Vytorin are not enough to prove or rule out a possible link to a higher risk of cancer, so the drug should be used with caution until more is known, editors of a leading medical journal urged Tuesday.

Doctors consider many factors before blood-thinning medication is prescribed, but some clues are hidden.  And now, it is becoming more common to have a gene test before you get your Coumadin. 

An old type of Russian weight training is popping up in gyms across the United States.

It's a way to tone, cut fat and get your cardio all in one tiny little package.

The obesity problem in America has led to countless new weight loss strategies from low-calorie diets to drastic surgery.

Now a new device falls somewhere in the middle.

To test or not to test?

Parents of kids with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, want to know if their children should be screened for heart problems.

Rare deaths linked to treatment with stimulant medications have raised concerns. 

It's almost that time of year.

Flu season is right around the corner and the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department is getting you ready.

It's providing free flu shots for ages nine and up during its second annual drive-thru clinic, on Saturday, October 4th.

Imagine if your voice was the center of your professional life, but you had to risk vocal cord damage to fight cancer.
 
Lorna Brunelle is a professional singer and coach who uses her voice every day… in a big way.

But during a recent performance, her throat didn't feel right. 

Pulmonary hypertension can be a serious side effect from surgery, especially if you're on a heart-lung machine.

But a new drug, that has its roots in the garden, could offer the fix.

The next time you see your doctor, you may want to be as upfront as possible about the way you feel. 

When brain cancer patient David Anderson tells his doctor how he's doing, he tries to be as open and candid as he can be. 

Millions of Americans suffer chronic and debilitating headaches.

But less than half of one percent of the National Institutes of Health's budget goes toward research for new treatments. 

The term "sleep like a baby" may be a thing of the past. More and more children are being diagnosed with sleep disorders.

That has some parents turning to sleep clinics for help.

Many people worry more about their health when cancer runs in the family, but a family history of colon cancer may have some benefits.

At 85, Clark Fisher is going strong; gardening, playing sports and enjoying life. It's hard to believe that two years ago he battled colon cancer. 

"It's been a fantastic recovery. I've been very very fortunate."

Type 2 diabetes affects about 20 million Americans.  It happens when the body isn't able to make enough of the hormone, insulin.  
  
Insulin injections help control the disease, but many diabetics are becoming insulin-resistant.
 
As the obesity epidemic reaches its highest numbers yet, the incidence of type 2 diabetes is also skyrocketing.

Up to 20 percent of people with migraines have auras - a warning sign that the headache's coming.

Seeing flashing lights or zig-zag lines are typical symptoms. But there's a more peculiar type of aura that's right out of a fairy tale.

Americans spend more than half a billion dollars a year on antacids to treat heartburn.

And though it can be a temporary problem, heartburn can also be a sign of acid reflux which can lead to Barrett's Esophagus and cancer.