Newly dominant COVID variant may evade antibodies, but not seen as likely to cause more serious disease

With a new subvariant of the novel coronavirus now dominant in the U.S., vaccinated people may be more likely to develop COVID-19 but still be well protected from serious disease, according to preliminary reports. The XBB.1.5 subvariant “has raised concerns about another potential wave of COVID cases following the busy holiday travel season” but “There’s…

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Kentucky House Democrats elect new leadership team ahead of 2023 legislative session

WKU Public Radio | By Dalton York Democrats in the Kentucky House of Representatives have elected new leaders ahead of the 2023 legislative session. Representative Derrick Graham of Frankfort will serve as minority floor leader, replacing outgoing caucus leader Joni Jenkins of Louisville. He’ll be the first Black legislative caucus leader in the commonwealth’s history. Northern…

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CVS, Walgreens limit sales of children’s pain relief medications

By CNN Newsource staff (CNN) – The outbreak of respiratory viruses affecting kids across the country has caused a run on some children’s medicines. Two of the country’s biggest pharmacy chains, CVS and Walgreens, have responded. The companies announced Monday they will limit purchases of children’s pain relief products. Walgreens will allow six over-the-counter purchases, while…

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Kentucky on track for worst flu season in 10 years as pediatric deaths from virus reach record highs

Gov. Andy Beshear on Monday encouraged Kentuckians to get vaccinated against the flu and reported six new, flu-related pediatric deaths, including three in the past week. This toll already meets the prior record for the highest number of pediatric influenza deaths ever reported in Kentucky in a single flu season. The prior record was established…

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UK researchers pitch infection, cancer, Alzheimer’s innovations to potential investors

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Three University of Kentucky researchers presented their work in November at an academic bioscience showcase in New Orleans called BIO on the BAYOU. This year’s conference focused on presenting “research the way you want it” to potential collaborators, including investors and corporations. UK’s scientists also gave business pitches in 10-minute slots, with seven minutes…

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