Ask the Expert Keto Diet & Blood Pressure Before you jump on that high-fat eating plan to drop pounds, there are some things you should know about its effects on blood pressure. WATCH THE SEGMENT Bleeding During an Emergency A Tri-State program to help save lives is expanding, and experts are now offering it to all of us. WATCH THE SEGMENT Heart Event A team of heart health experts from St. Elizabeth Healthcare held a special CPR training program at Ballyshannon Middle School in Boone County Tuesday. WATCH THE SEGMENT 2018 Segments Sick Around the Holidays There's a new warning out Tuesday from healthcare providers about avoiding the spread of illness. Experts say this may be even more important as we head into the holidays. WATCH THE SEGMENT Minimally Invasive Surgery with da Vinci Patients in Northern Kentucky continue to receive the highest quality of care performed with the most advanced technology. WATCH THE SEGMENT Staying Well at the Office Between holiday stress and all the extra food around, it's that time of year where it's tough to stay healthy, but experts at St. Elizabeth Healthcare have some great recommendations for how to stay well at the office. WATCH THE SEGMENT Knitting When many people think of what is needed when getting better in a hospital stay, they think of treating the body. WATCH THE SEGMENT Clinical Trials As First Line of Treatment Health care providers in the Tri-state say there is something new you should know about clinical trials. WATCH THE SEGMENT Orthotics A new study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine took a look at treatments for a common heel pain called plantar fasciitis. WATCH THE SEGMENT EpiPen Shortage There are new concerns as a nationwide shortage of EpiPens is now impacting pharmacies in the Tri-State. WATCH THE SEGMENT Virus Season Kids are just getting back to school, and already pediatricians are seeing a lot of illnesses, so Local 12's Liz Bonis spoke to experts at St. Elizabeth Healthcare on what to do to keep them healthy. WATCH THE SEGMENT Natural Childbirth A newer trend in health care, in birthing and beyond, is gaining ground in the Tri-State. WATCH THE SEGMENT Breast Cancer Immunotherapy Local doctors say results of a new study show promise in the fight against breast cancer. WATCH THE SEGMENT Worst Shoes for Your Feet What are the worst shoes for your feet? If the end of summer has you slipping off your flip flops and slipping on your work shoes, health care providers have a warning for you. WATCH THE SEGMENT Tennis Elbow Many young tennis players are closely watching the competition this week at the Western & Southern Open. WATCH THE SEGMENT Improving Your Golf Game If you weren't able to improve the golf game as much as you hoped this summer, there's a new local program that can help. WATCH THE SEGMENT Women & Heart Health A new program can make a big difference in helping women prevent heart disease in the future. WATCH THE SEGMENT SCOUT® System A new breast cancer surgical guidance system may help survivors with easier healing and breast preservation. WATCH THE SEGMENT Back-to-School Wellness Visits We often think of back-to-school wellness visits as routine health checks for kids. While that's true, family medicine experts at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Cold Spring say this year, there are a few things not so routine that are really important too. WATCH THE SEGMENT Follow a Patient on Their Journey Through the CardioVascular Van Common heart tests that could help save a life can be found inside the St. Elizabeth Mobile Health Unit, and you can immediately find out your risk for heart and vascular problems. WATCH THE SEGMENT DigniCaps The team at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Ft. Thomas has a new therapy to help women going through chemotherapy reduce hair loss. WATCH THE SEGMENT New PSA Test A new test in the works could help better identify men who are at high risk of prostate cancer. WATCH THE SEGMENT Acupuncture for Allergies & Asthma As the miserable allergy season continues in the Tri-State, many are turning to non-traditional ways in order to breathe a little easier. WATCH THE SEGMENT Heart Disease Testing Local health care providers say a few simple tests could help a woman learn more about her own risk for heart disease. WATCH THE SEGMENT Baby Steps A breakthrough program in Northern Kentucky is making a big difference for new moms recovering from addiction. WATCH THE SEGMENT How Do You Treat Urinary Incontinence? Two local women are speaking up about a health problem about which most people won't readily talk-- pelvic floor disorders. WATCH THE SEGMENT Colorectal Cancer Rising in Young Adults A trend has doctors sounding the alarm when it comes to cancer. GI specialists at St. Elizabeth Healthcare say this trend has to do with the changing face of colon cancer. WATCH THE SEGMENT What Dangers Do E-Cigarettes Pose to Children? A new report published in “Pediatrics” says that some of the products used in e-cigarettes pose serious dangers to children. Experts at St. Elizabeth Healthcare have shared how to protect against those dangers. WATCH THE SEGMENT What Should You Eat for a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle? It may be useful to add a few foods to a heart-healthy diet recommended in a new report by consumer reports on health. WATCH THE SEGMENT How Do You Prevent Injuries in Female Athletes? The St. Elizabeth Sports Medicine team shared sport-specific training drills to reduce ACL injuries in athletes such as volleyball players. WATCH THE SEGMENT Who Needs a Bone Density Test? The team at St. Elizabeth Healthcare talks about a test that can tell you more about your risk of breaking a bone. WATCH THE SEGMENT Blood Test for Concussions The FDA has approved a new blood test that can be used following a head injury, but the the Sports Medicine team at St. Elizabeth Healthcare have a word of caution about using it to measure concussions in kids. WATCH THE SEGMENT Adding Newborn Safety by 'Cocooning' Pertussis is a highly contagious respiratory infection. Liz Bonis joined experts from St. Elizabeth Healthcare to explain the benefits of a "cocooning" program for parents, babies and family members to protect infants. WATCH THE SEGMENT "Little Hats" Help Remind Moms About Health Care St. Elizabeth in Edgewood is part of a national program that is using hundreds of hats to share a very important message to new moms. WATCH THE SEGMENT New Study Sheds Light on Identifying/Treating Cardiac Condition There's a new heart study shedding light on a genetic condition that often impacts young athletes. WATCH THE SEGMENT At-Home Genetic Testing At-home genetic tests for medical information are now inexpensive and easy to get, but counselors at St. Elizabeth Healthcare say if you choose to buy one there are a few things to take into consideration. WATCH THE SEGMENT Protecting Ourselves from HPV-related Cancers Family medicine experts are launching a new campaign to protect young people against a dangerous virus. WATCH THE SEGMENT Weight-loss Surgery Helps with Diabetes Should you have weight-loss surgery to help control your diabetes? That's the question many are now asking. WATCH THE SEGMENT Weight Management Keeps Patients Motivated to Lose Weight If that New Year's resolution to drop a few pounds hasn't quite stuck, a few simple steps could make a difference. WATCH THE SEGMENT 2017 Segments How Mobile Mammography Works Six days a week, providers at St. Elizabeth are somewhere in the community with the Mobile Mammography Van. One day they made a very special stop at a school that a local teacher says saved her life. Her name is Kristy Jones. WATCH THE SEGMENT Dr. Guenther Talks About the Impact of Breast Cancer Surgery There is new information involving the emotional impacts of treatment that could help women diagnosed with breast cancer. WATCH THE SEGMENT Diabetes Device to Help Manage Blood Sugar Levels A local man says a breakthrough device has made a huge difference in his life, when it comes to managing diabetes. WATCH THE SEGMENT Newest Options for Genetic Testing New discoveries may soon offer even more medical care based on your own DNA. WATCH THE SEGMENT Midwife Care A newer trend in health care, in birthing and beyond, is gaining ground in the Tri-State. WATCH THE SEGMENT Babies in NICU get First Halloween Costumes With Halloween just days away, some tiny babies got some extra costume help thanks to a special art program. WATCH THE SEGMENT Pneumococcal Vaccine It's not just a flu shot that may keep you from getting sick this season. There’s another infection that you can also prevent with a simple shot. WATCH THE SEGMENT How Breakfast Helps the Heart You probably have always known mom was right, but now there is some science to back that up! WATCH THE SEGMENT Heart Rhythm Problems A local woman says breakthrough technology has made a big difference in giving her back a part of her life. WATCH THE SEGMENT BUILD Health Challenge You might be able to help your loved ones and neighbors quit smoking all thanks to a new grant program announced on Tuesday. WATCH THE SEGMENT Link Between Social Interaction and Cancer Survival If someone you love has cancer and you are feeling helpless, a new study by the National Institutes of Health says you're not. WATCH THE SEGMENT CardioVascular Mobile Health Unit If you can't get to the doctor's office for a heart screening, maybe you need to let them bring the tests to you! WATCH THE SEGMENT What Hospice Providers Want Us to Know About Dying A local team of health care providers is making a big difference in the lives of others. WATCH THE SEGMENT A Safer Way for Babies to Sleep Every five days a baby dies from a sleep related death in the state of Kentucky. Tabatha Biddle, Maternal Child Health Education Specialist, says babies should sleep on their backs and in a crib without blankets or stuffed animals. WATCH THE SEGMENT Equine Grief Camp A local team of hospice providers is making a big difference this summer for kids who have suffered loss. WATCH THE SEGMENT Rabies Surge Vaccine Program A new vaccine program in Northern Kentucky is designed to help address a recent surge in calls and emergency room visits by people potentially exposed to rabies. WATCH THE SEGMENT Illness Concerns for Travelers Vacations are meant to be a time for relaxation, but no matter where you decide to travel, it’s important to consider the risks of contacting an illness. According to certain to the Travel Medicine team at St. Elizabeth, a lot of the symptoms that people contract are very common. WATCH THE SEGMENT Eating While Breastfeeding Local health care providers say that you shouldn’t believe everything you hear when it comes to “foods that you should eat” to promote good health while breastfeeding. WATCH THE SEGMENT Hepatitis C Infection control specialists at St. Elizabeth Healthcare say a number over-the-counter products and supplements that are now being marketed to cure Hepatitis C are not based on sound science. WATCH THE SEGMENT Heat and Your Heart There is now a warning about heat related illnesses from area health care providers. WATCH THE SEGMENT Lower Preeclampsia Risk in Pregnancy A new study shows a common pregnancy complication is really costly to our health care system. WATCH THE SEGMENT Reduce Your Sit Time St. Elizabeth business health experts discuss ways to reduce your sit time during the day after a surprising statistic released by the American Journal of Preventative Medicine. WATCH THE SEGMENT Heat-related Injury Prevention There is a new push as the weather warms up to prevent heat-related injuries in student athletes. WATCH THE SEGMENT Breast Implants & Cancer The Food and Drug Administration recently provided new information about a possible connection between breast implants and cancer. WATCH THE SEGMENT Allergies If you are sneezing and wheezing, you likely have symptoms of one of the chief complaints in Tri-State doctors’ offices right now. WATCH THE SEGMENT Hydration As the weather warms up and you move your activities outdoors, there is a word of caution to stay well hydrated from sports medicine experts. WATCH THE SEGMENT Losing Weight The weight management team at St. Elizabeth Healthcare focuses on teaching people what it takes not just to lose weight, but also keep it off. WATCH THE SEGMENT Healthy Snacks If you are trying to improve your health you might want to change how you “snack." So, what do experts recommend you eat “between meals?” WATCH THE SEGMENT Allergy Relief It's not your imagination, people who don't even get allergy symptoms this time of year are reporting into area physicians at Saint Elizabeth Healthcare saying it feels like a bad season. So here's what you need to know, to feel better! WATCH THE SEGMENT House Bill 333 A new bill designed to fight addiction has just been signed into law in Kentucky and will go into effect this summer. House Bill 333 is designed to fight addiction in a number of ways, but one of the things it does is set prescription limits in the state of Kentucky WATCH THE SEGMENT Prostate Cancer Screening There are new recommendations out on Tuesday in cancer screening for men. These new recommendations have been put out for public comment, meaning right now they are in draft stages and you can submit your thoughts on them before final approval. WATCH THE SEGMENT Benefits of Walking If people want to shape up for spring, it could be the day to get started. Hundreds took a few steps toward good health Wednesday, April 5. The American Heart Association and St. Elizabeth Healthcare teamed up to launch a new walking trail in Edgewood. WATCH THE SEGMENT Colon Cancer Normally colon cancer screenings are recommended at age 50. Lately however, a recent study found people were trending toward seeing it in younger men and women, sometimes as young as 20 and 30 years old. WATCH THE SEGMENT False Positives A new study from the American Association for Cancer Research found false positives lead to a delay in the next screening for many women. But when women hear "false positive", St. Elizabeth experts say it's important to go beyond the headlines. That's because, the first thing to know is that a "call back" is pretty common according to Becky Dixon. WATCH THE SEGMENT Dangers of Ingesting Peroxide The team of integrative medicine experts at St. Elizabeth Healthcare responded to a warning after emergency medicine providers released a report on a number of injuries resulting from people taking in something that they thought might help cleanse the body but really does not. WATCH THE SEGMENT Cardiac Care Team Saves Patient's Life The team at Saint Elizabeth Healthcare said the story might hold a new record for the number of times they attempted to revive a patient in cardiac arrest. WATCH THE SEGMENT Concussion Recovery Time St. Elizabeth's Dr. Miller says experts may now be looking at the "Tau Protein" to determine when an athlete is ready to get back on the field after a concussion. WATCH THE SEGMENT How to Protect Against the Flu According to flu experts at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, people are experiencing widespread activity as is the rest of the country. WATCH THE SEGMENT What You Can Do to Fight the Flu The flu hits suddenly and if you haven't gotten it, you don't want it. Symptoms last 7-10 days and we're currently seeing sporadic cases. Liz Bonis has what you can do to fight the flu this season. WATCH THE SEGMENT Who Should Get a Flu Vaccine Some parts of the country are seeing more severe cases than in previous years, and the vaccine seems to be a good fit. Infection control experts answer your questions with Liz Bonis. WATCH THE SEGMENT