The World Health Organization reports that almost 60% of 15-year-olds have tried alcohol at least once, while nearly 40% said they have drank within the last month.
Dr. Beverly Gaines announced her retirement this week.
Norton Children's pediatrician Dr. Amael Shalash said there have been more than a thousand flu cases system-wide this month.
Flu cases are up over 15% while COVID-19 cases are down around 5% in Kentucky, according to data from the last week of 2023.
A back-to-school or sports physical will vary based on your child's age.
Dr. Katy Hopkins with Norton Children's Hospital stopped by WDRB Mornings Friday.
Progress is being made on the planned Norton Healthcare hospital in west Louisville.
Norton Children's will have an office in the Seven Counties building at 2225 West Broadway.
New national guidelines aimed at combatting a rise in eating disorders among children lead some advocates in Louisville to question how the complex problem is tackled by doctors and parents.
The father of a boy whose arms and legs were broken when he was only nine days old has pleaded guilty to several charges, even as charges against the boy's mother have been dropped.