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New UofL treatment program addresses why our relationship with tobacco is ‘complicated’

February 14, 2018

Smoking harms nearly every organ in the body. It causes about 1 in every 5 deaths in the United States each year, and is the main preventable cause of death and illness.

UofL physician helping the visually impaired drive

February 13, 2018

Driving is a privilege that most of us take for granted, but with the help of UofL optometrist Andrea Smith-Gray, people with visual impairments have a chance of joining other drivers on the road. 

UofL School of Dentistry marks National Children's Dental Health Month

February 13, 2018

Regular dental examinations are important to prevent, diagnose and treat oral health problems.