/news/tags/womens-health women's health en-US Copyright Wed, 04 Dec 2024 22:03:20 GMT /health/2024-12-04/federal-grant-helps-cwru-researchers-study-vaginal-bacteria-tied-to-serious-health-risks Bacterial vaginosis, which causes a fishy odor, irritation and discharge, is common among women. Researchers want to understand why the condition doesn't go away for some. Wed, 04 Dec 2024 22:03:20 GMT /health/2024-12-04/federal-grant-helps-cwru-researchers-study-vaginal-bacteria-tied-to-serious-health-risks Taylor Wizner /health/2024-05-02/new-funding-aims-to-improve-maternal-health-in-lorain-county-cleveland The money, from the Health Resources and Services Administration's Healthy Start program, targets communities with high infant mortality rates. Thu, 02 May 2024 19:31:58 GMT /health/2024-05-02/new-funding-aims-to-improve-maternal-health-in-lorain-county-cleveland Taylor Wizner, Stephanie Metzger-Lawrence /health/2024-04-25/at-one-northeast-ohio-salon-upcoming-fda-ban-on-hair-chemicals-is-way-behind-the-times The FDA is expected to announce details of a proposed ban on use of formaldehyde in hair products amid ongoing lawsuits and studies that allege the chemicals have been linked to cancer. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:00:00 GMT /health/2024-04-25/at-one-northeast-ohio-salon-upcoming-fda-ban-on-hair-chemicals-is-way-behind-the-times Stephanie Metzger-Lawrence /health/2024-04-17/cleveland-clinic-launches-new-health-center-for-midlife-older-women The Women’s Comprehensive Health and Research Center will improve access to care, provide health education and develop support groups for women 55 and older, according to Cleveland Clinic leaders. Wed, 17 Apr 2024 20:00:00 GMT /health/2024-04-17/cleveland-clinic-launches-new-health-center-for-midlife-older-women Taylor Wizner /health/2024-01-30/ohios-women-are-more-educated-than-men-but-more-likely-to-live-in-poverty-report-finds The Center for Community Solutions' Status of Women report examined socioeconomic and health disparities among women in Ohio. Tue, 30 Jan 2024 20:57:36 GMT /health/2024-01-30/ohios-women-are-more-educated-than-men-but-more-likely-to-live-in-poverty-report-finds Stephanie Metzger-Lawrence /show/sound-of-ideas/2023-04-12/ted-talk-format-comes-to-john-carroll-university-this-weekend-with-an-event-aimed-at-doing-good Experts and students will present TEDx lectures around "The Power of Good" theme. Wed, 12 Apr 2023 10:00:00 GMT /show/sound-of-ideas/2023-04-12/ted-talk-format-comes-to-john-carroll-university-this-weekend-with-an-event-aimed-at-doing-good Drew Maziasz /show/sound-of-ideas/2023-01-19/ohio-after-roe-documentary-looks-at-the-states-abortion-landscape A new documentary from Ideastream looks at how both sides of the abortion debate have reacted after the Roe decision was overturned this past summer Thu, 19 Jan 2023 11:00:00 GMT /show/sound-of-ideas/2023-01-19/ohio-after-roe-documentary-looks-at-the-states-abortion-landscape Drew Maziasz /news/health/2022-10-18/syphilis-infections-are-rising-in-northeast-ohio-that-poses-risks-for-unborn-babies Increasing syphilis infections are concerning Northeast Ohio doctors and some are screening more women and girls, even if they aren’t pregnant. Wed, 19 Oct 2022 01:52:13 GMT /news/health/2022-10-18/syphilis-infections-are-rising-in-northeast-ohio-that-poses-risks-for-unborn-babies Taylor Wizner /news/health-science/2022-08-04/talking-about-menopause-can-be-taboo-but-a-uh-conference-will-focus-on-female-sexual-health The doctors at Cleveland's University Hospitals’ Urology Institute want people to start talking about a topic that’s been whispered about in certain circles for centuries: Menopause and female sexual health. Thu, 04 Aug 2022 10:35:00 GMT /news/health-science/2022-08-04/talking-about-menopause-can-be-taboo-but-a-uh-conference-will-focus-on-female-sexual-health Stephanie Czekalinski /news/government-politics/2022-03-04/court-puts-one-ohio-abortion-law-on-hold-while-lawmakers-unveil-another-bill-to-limit-the-procedure This is happening as the U.S. Supreme Court considers a case that could ban or significantly weaken abortion rights. Fri, 04 Mar 2022 10:00:00 GMT /news/government-politics/2022-03-04/court-puts-one-ohio-abortion-law-on-hold-while-lawmakers-unveil-another-bill-to-limit-the-procedure Jo Ingles