Polycystic ovary syndrome, also known as PCOS, has a new name
PCOS has officially been renamed PMOS, or polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, to better reflect the condition’s impact on hormonal and metabolic health. Experts say the change could lead to earlier diagnosis and better care for Black women disproportionately affected by the condition.
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Black Journalists Gather in Columbus for 2026 NABJ Region II Conference
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Stealthing Laws Gain National Attention What It Means for Women in Ohio
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Nearly 1 in 4 people seeking abortions out of state chose Illinois. Here’s why.
by Kelcie Moseley-Morris, Ohio Capital JournalApril 16, 2026 At Family Planning Associates in Chicago, in the office where staff take phone calls from potential abortion patients, a U.S. map colored in with red and green dry-erase markers notes the latest status of abortion access in every state. The map can change at any time. In…
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New Data Shows Most Ohio Families Struggle to Achieve Economic Security
New data: Nearly half of Ohio families don’t make enough to meet basic living costs—even if they’re above the poverty line. For single parents, it’s nearly 90%.
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