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WebOscar-winning actor and women’s health activist Halle Berry joins female senators as they introduce new legislation to boost federal research on menopause, at the Capitol in …

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COVID cases increased in Ohio and Cuyahoga County

WebAccording to the Ohio Department of Health, COVID-19 cases increased statewide for five straight weeks. That information comes just as Thanksgiving get-togethers with family …

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White lung pneumonia Ohio outbreak

WebUpdated: Dec 5, 2023 / 11:39 AM EST. ***Editor’s Note: This story has been corrected to state that the outbreak is in Southwest Ohio.***. WARREN COUNTY, Ohio (WJW) – A …

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Ohio flu activity

WebSo far this season, Cuyahoga County has seen the highest flu hospitalization rate in the state, based on population. You may be entitled to part of $45M Walmart settlement. The …

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Non-white pedestrians more often end up in the ER for …

WebPedestrians who are not white ended up in the emergency room for traffic-related injuries at higher rates than white people, according to a new federal report published Thursday. …

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Maria Shriver opens Cleveland Clinic Women's Health …

WebUpdated: Apr 17, 2024 / 06:29 PM EDT. CLEVELAND (WJW) — A special ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Wednesday as Cleveland Clinic launches a new center to provide …

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Here is where you get the COVID-19 vaccine in Northeast …

WebIn addition, the Cuyahoga County Board of Health has announced a new partnership with United Way. People can call 2-1-1 to find out which providers in their area are offering …

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Fox 8’s Natalie Herbick shares breast cancer update

WebPlease look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. CLEVELAND (WJW) – After sharing her diagnosis of breast cancer in February, Fox 8 Anchor Natalie …

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Respiratory illness reports are ‘very high’ in Ohio, health …

WebThe Ohio Department of Health has disease-specific data available for seasonal influenza and COVID-19. Both of those state dashboards allow for searching for activity at the …

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Common chemicals linked to neurological diseases: Study

WebCLEVELAND (WJW) – A new study suggests common household chemicals pose a threat to brain health. The study was led by a team of researchers from Case Western Reserve …

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Ground beef E. coli health alert

WebA nationwide health alert has been issued for Greater Omaha ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, a particular strain of Escherichia coli that is …

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Wayne Dawson shares thanks after ‘health challenges’

WebCLEVELAND (WJW) — Cleveland’s Own, Fox 8’s Wayne Dawson, is sending his “heartfelt thank you,” as he recovers from surgery due to “health challenges,” the NE Ohio …

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Biden signs executive order on advancing study of women’s health …

WebWASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden signed an executive order Monday aimed at advancing the study of women’s health by strengthening data collection and providing …

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Wendy Williams health update ahead of doc. release

WebUpdated: Feb 21, 2024 / 02:35 PM EST. *Attached video: Celebrities from Ohio. (WJW) – Wendy Williams is currently being treated in a facility for cognitive and other health …

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'Jungle Jack' Hanna's family gives health update

WebHanna’s daughters first revealed his diagnosis on the Columbus Zoo Facebook page in April of 2021. At the time, the zoo said in part, “We are saddened by the latest news of Jungle …

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How does ‘burnout culture’ affect our bodies, minds

WebThe World Health Organization says signs of burnout include: depletion or exhaustion; being mentally distant from the job; developing a cynical or negative sentiment about the work;

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Georgia governor signs law adding regulations for production and …

WebU.S. health officials said in a report released in 2019 that kratom was a cause in 91 overdose deaths in 27 states. While most of those who died had also taken heroin, …

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How do you get dengue fever

WebSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico’s health secretary declared an epidemic this week following a spike in dengue cases. The U.S. territory of 3.2 million people has …

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Signature Health in Maple Heights: Clinician injured

WebMAPLE HEIGHTS, Ohio (WJW) — A worker at the Signature Health clinic along Southgate Park Boulevard was stabbed multiple times with a knife on Wednesday, according to …

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Change Healthcare cyberattack was due to a lack of multifactor

WebThe Change Healthcare cyberattack that disrupted health care systems nationwide earlier this year started when hackers entered a server that lacked a basic form of security: …

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CVS Health chops 2024 forecast as cost struggles with Medicare

WebCVS Health missed first-quarter expectations and chopped its 2024 outlook more than a dollar below Wall Street’s forecast. Shares of the health care giant plunged Wednesday …

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Senators grill UnitedHealth CEO on cyber-attack

WebWASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – Three months after a cyber-attack on Change Healthcare exposed patients’ personal health records, Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) criticized …

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Hospitals must get written consent for pelvic exams, federal …

WebFILE – An operating room is seen in Calif., July 27, 2010. Hospitals must obtain written informed consent from patients before subjecting them to pelvic exams and exams of …

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WebCleveland's source for news, weather, Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Guardians, and Cleveland Cavaliers team updates.

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No public health emergency declared by EPA after East Palestine, …

WebEAST PALESTINE, Ohio (AP) — The aftermath of last year’s fiery train derailment in eastern Ohio doesn’t qualify as a public health emergency because widespread health …

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Anna Paquin health issues; actress walks red carpet with cane

WebUpdated: Apr 4, 2024 / 11:14 AM EDT. (WJW) – Actress Anna Paquin is dealing with health problems that have caused mobility issues. The 41-year-old walked the red carpet in …

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Ford recalls 243K pickups because tail lights can go dark, …

WebThe company says a computer can falsely detect too much current on one or both of the tail lamps, causing them to stay dark while the trucks are being driven. That can increase the …

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