/health Health en-US Copyright Sat, 28 Jun 2025 16:45:35 GMT /npr-news/2025-06-28/j-m-smucker-plans-to-remove-artificial-colors-from-its-jams-and-other-products Smucker joins a growing number of big food companies that have announced plans to eliminate artificial dyes. Sat, 28 Jun 2025 16:45:35 GMT /npr-news/2025-06-28/j-m-smucker-plans-to-remove-artificial-colors-from-its-jams-and-other-products The Associated Press /health/2025-06-26/northeast-ohio-residents-face-greater-skin-cancer-risk-than-rest-of-nation-data-say Northeast Ohio residents face higher risks of developing and dying from skin cancer than the rest of the country, but can protect themselves through various, simple measures. Thu, 26 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT /health/2025-06-26/northeast-ohio-residents-face-greater-skin-cancer-risk-than-rest-of-nation-data-say Stephen Langel /2025-06-26/ohios-free-health-clinics-face-funding-challenges-heres-how-theyre-weathering-the-storm Charitable donations have dropped in recent years, and new funding concerns are on the horizon as federal grants have been cut. Some clinics have had to get creative to survive. Thu, 26 Jun 2025 08:16:00 GMT /2025-06-26/ohios-free-health-clinics-face-funding-challenges-heres-how-theyre-weathering-the-storm Anna Huntsman /health/2025-06-25/petition-says-university-hospitals-doctors-faced-retaliation-after-union-organizing-efforts An online petition circulating social media is seeking support for two pediatricians who say they were asked to step aside from their jobs for using an employee directory to contact University Hospitals employees about a union. Wed, 25 Jun 2025 21:36:20 GMT /health/2025-06-25/petition-says-university-hospitals-doctors-faced-retaliation-after-union-organizing-efforts Taylor Wizner /health/2025-06-25/rfk-jr-s-picks-for-cdc-vaccine-advisers-meet-this-week-amid-controversy For the first time since Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. replaced all the members of the vaccine committee, it is meeting in Atlanta. Wed, 25 Jun 2025 09:00:53 GMT /health/2025-06-25/rfk-jr-s-picks-for-cdc-vaccine-advisers-meet-this-week-amid-controversy Pien Huang /2025-06-24/one-ohio-city-reduced-its-infant-mortality-rate-now-its-helping-others-do-the-same Cradle Cincinnati – a nonprofit focused on reducing infant mortality – is starting work to expand its model to other Ohio cities through the governor’s Partner for Change initiative. Tue, 24 Jun 2025 09:32:00 GMT /2025-06-24/one-ohio-city-reduced-its-infant-mortality-rate-now-its-helping-others-do-the-same Erin Gottsacker /2025-06-24/rfk-jr-and-dr-oz-say-health-insurers-will-cut-red-tape-on-prior-authorizations In recent years, health insurers ramped up the practice of requiring doctors to get their approval before tests and procedures. On Monday, health leaders announced voluntary reforms from insurers. Tue, 24 Jun 2025 09:00:00 GMT /2025-06-24/rfk-jr-and-dr-oz-say-health-insurers-will-cut-red-tape-on-prior-authorizations Selena Simmons-Duffin /2025-06-23/domestic-violence-takes-a-long-term-hidden-toll-an-ohio-organization-is-bringing-it-to-light The Ohio Domestic Violence Network is working to educate more people about the connection between domestic violence and brain injuries. Mon, 23 Jun 2025 10:54:42 GMT /2025-06-23/domestic-violence-takes-a-long-term-hidden-toll-an-ohio-organization-is-bringing-it-to-light Kendall Crawford /health/2025-06-23/as-high-temps-and-humidity-hit-northeast-ohio-heres-how-to-stay-safe Public health experts advise drinking plenty of water and finding an air conditioned space to wait out the combined high temperatures and high humidity this week. Mon, 23 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT /health/2025-06-23/as-high-temps-and-humidity-hit-northeast-ohio-heres-how-to-stay-safe Taylor Wizner /health/2025-06-23/tick-risks-vary-by-region-heres-where-diseases-have-spread-and-how-to-stay-safe Tick bites are are on the rise this and they can carry some nasty illnesses. Which are most common depends where you live. Here's what to know to protect yourself. Mon, 23 Jun 2025 09:00:00 GMT /health/2025-06-23/tick-risks-vary-by-region-heres-where-diseases-have-spread-and-how-to-stay-safe Pien Huang