Gene flaws common in blacks with breast cancer
CHICAGO (AP) - Gene flaws that raise the risk of breast cancer are surprisingly common in black women with the disease, according to the first comprehensive testing in this racial group...
Quincy and Rashida Jones team up for prostate cancer PSA
VIDEO - Famous father and daughter duo Quincy Jones and Rashida Jones have teamed up for a PSA on behalf of Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) and the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF)...
My double mastectomy, and the test most women can't afford
ESSAY - It’s a time honored tradition in American life when an A-List actor shares his/ her 'cause celebre,' that we sit up and take notice...
Calling all grill masters! Healthy Memorial Day cooking
theGRIO REPORT - Grilling is one of the simplest and healthiest ways to prepare a meal. In a matter of minutes you can grill up a culinary delight...
McDonald's can't shake criticism about nutrition
NEW YORK (AP) - McDonald's once again faced criticism that it's a purveyor of junk food that markets to children at its annual shareholder meeting Thursday...
Depression hurts: A woman's personal struggle
ESSAY - Clinical depression is not the same as the depression to which people refer to in everyday language to denote a state of temporary sadness. It means so much more...
Worst foods for high blood pressure
theGRIO REPORT - High blood pressure is a practically invisible disease with a few subtle symptoms. But if not properly cared for, its progressive effects can put you at risk for heart disease, stroke even kidney disease...
Autism Speaks launches new campaign for Latino, black parents
NBC LATINO - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 1 in 88 children in the United States has an autism spectrum disorder, being most common among boys (1 in 54)...
The breast cancer genetic test folks are talking about
theGRIO REPORT - With the announcement of Angelina Jolie’s double mastectomy, it leaves those without celebrity status wondering if genetic testing for breast cancer or preventative mastectomy is realistic for them...
New take on pregnancy prevention
NBC Chicago - The Chicago Department of Public Health is taking a unique approach in its efforts to help reduce teenage pregnancy.
