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theGRIO REPORT – For men, the lifetime chance of getting breast cancer is 1 in 1,000. For Justin Langley of Hampton, Virginia, he was that unlucky one…
CLUTCH – My mother was a tall “big boned” woman with deep brown skin, high cheek bones, full lips, a bright smile and bountiful hips. One day in the fourth grade my mom got sick…
theGRIO REPORT – Losing belly fat may be easier than you think and, for men, the benefits go way beyond your good looks. The following three tips will help you get rid of that ‘extra’ around the middle…
theGRIO REPORT – Breast cancer survivors are one such group for whom breastfeeding can be a challenge, even long after they’re in remission…
OPINION – Today, the Supreme Court of the United States will hear arguments in a case that challenges the legal viability of affirmative action. Now more than ever, the United States needs to consciously cultivate a diverse physician workforce…
theGRIO REPORT – Veganism is becoming increasingly popular in the African-American community, and surprisingly, among black men. Earlier this year, Arian Foster joined the likes of rap artist Andre 3000, former NFL running back Ricky Williams and boxer Mike Tyson by changing his diet to a vegan one…
CLUTCH – It’s important for all women to do regular self-exams on their breasts, at least monthly, if not daily. It’s an easy, quick, and convenient way to check if your breasts are healthy…
theGRIO REPORT – A large number of youth in detention centers need psychological treatment rather than the juvenile justice system, new research suggests. This is especially true for minority youth whose behavior is often seen as criminal rather than psychological…
theGRIO REPORT – Use of skin bleaching creams may increase the risk of developing diabetes and other diseases, according to a study in Canadian Family Physician…
theGRIO REPORT – Late last month, the FDA released preliminary data on arsenic levels in rice and found significant levels of arsenic in certain varieties of rice…
CLUTCH – Breast cancer is the most common cancer among African-American women. Mammograms are important screening tools, but many women fear them. Here are nine things you should know about mammograms…
theGRIO REPORT – A new documentary out today, “The Waiting Room,” exposes the woes of the health care system through the backdrop of an emergency department waiting room…
theGRIO REPORT – A group of Kansas high schoolers express their displeasure for Michelle Obama’s new 850-calorie school lunches in a YouTube parody entitled ‘We are Hungry’…
theGRIO REPORT – Nestled in the Castleberry Hill section of Atlanta is a bright, modern corner store that sells all natural produce and products for residents who seek organic alternatives…
theGRIO REPORT – Molly isn’t as innocent as she sounds. References to Molly in hip-hop lyrics – such as Kanye West’s in “Mercy” and those of 2 Chainz in “Beez in the Trap” – leaves listeners wondering who or what she is…
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey woman pleaded not guilty Tuesday to causing a man’s death with an injection of silicone he hoped would enlarge his penis…
theGRIO REPORT – This year, students’ lunch trays have a new look. Their plates are filled with fresh fruits, colorful crisp vegetables, beans, hearty whole grains, low-fat dairy and healthier versions of their all time favorites…
theGRIO REPORT – If kids want to stay at the head of the class and keep health and fitness a top priority, several apps have made it possible…
theGRIO REPORT – For black students, adding degrees to your resume can also add years to your life…
theGRIO REPORT – Use of cannabis, also known as marijuana, during teenage years is linked to lowered intelligence later in life, according to a new study out Monday…