Being slightly overweight: Better protection against death?

New findings published online by the Journal of the American Medical Association suggest that being slightly overweight may be advantageous to your health. In addition, being very overweight -- but not obese -- poses no additional health threat compared to being a normal weight.

Black teens most affected by dating violence

Dr. Tyeese Gaines

theGRIO REPORT - Apryl Cornell was only 15 years old when her boyfriend began controlling her. The abuse soon escalated to physical assaults...

Do black pregnant women get treated worse?

Onome Akpogheneta

theGRIO REPORT - In America, data consistently shows that black women experience the highest rates of maternal and infant mortality compared to other ethnicities. An estimated 2 maternal deaths occur daily among black women in America...

Filmmaker debunks America's 'obesity crisis'

Dr. Tyeese Gaines

theGRIO REPORT - Even with the number of obese Americans rising -- over 72 million adults and 12.5 million children and adolescents -- Darryl Roberts, filmmaker and director of America the Beautiful 2, explains that talking about obesity is missing the mark...

TheGrio’s 100: Aton Edwards, helping the world prepare for emergencies

Keosha Johnson

theGRIOs 100 - Aton Edwards helped found, and is the executive director of, the International Preparedness Network, which teaches civilians how to prepare for disasters...

HIV risk higher with hormonal birth control

Onome Akpogheneta

theGRIO REPORT - Female hormonal contraceptive doubles the risk of both acquiring HIV and passing the virus on to male partners, according to a new study...