The FDA is reviewing the black box warning on estrogen used in menopause treatments. The potential policy shift could change how millions of women manage menopause symptoms and reshape conversations around hormone therapy safety.
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America’s hidden workforce: The crisis of family caregiving
The “sandwich generation” of women in their 30s, 40s, and 50s are caring for aging parents and children, with many experiencing physical and emotional tolls, while the U.S. lacks policies and resources to support these unpaid caregivers.
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Cleveland’s gender equity commission confirms Black women are still marginalized in northeast Ohio
Enlightened Solutions has released a study, Project Noir 2024, which explores the experiences of Black women in northeast Ohio and provides a nationwide example of systemic interventions for improved living.
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Early Puberty: A continuous rising trend that has been disproportionally affecting Black girls
Accelerated puberty in girls is linked to diet, stress, and environmental factors, increasing the risk of cancer, obesity, and other health complications.
Posted inComplexity of Coils, EQUITY, Fitness, Jillian, Take Care Sis
FDA missed its deadline to propose a ban on hair relaxers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed banning formaldehyde in hair relaxers, but the deadline has been missed. Research has shown that these chemicals have been linked to fibroids, early puberty, gestational high blood pressure, and uterine cancer. The FDA has not…
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It’s Moms’ Equal Pay Day- and the numbers don’t look great
Single mothers face a 28% poverty rate, far higher than single fathers and married couples. The pay gap worsens with caregiving…
Posted inFAMILY & FRIENDS, Fitness, Take Care Sis
The Failure to Track Data on Stillbirths Undermines Efforts to Prevent Them
Fetal death records are often missing cause of death, race and other crucial information.
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Tips on Self-Confidence From A Drag Queen
Expert advice on authenticity and showing confidence…
Posted inFitness, Take Care Sis
Insulin would cost $35 max under proposed Ohio bill
A bipartisan group of lawmakers used personal stories to craft the legislation
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5 Black-Owned Wellness Brands to Shop for the Holidays
Here are 5 Black-owned wellness brands to cover everyone on your list…