Birmingham is suddenly a hot travel spot
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — It feels like Birmingham finally is emerging from the shadows cast by the ugly racial violence of 1963.
A daily struggle with hunger in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. Sometimes the line forms before the doors open at 9 a.m. at Harvest Hope Food Bank, a part of the Feeding America network. Chris Daly, chief operating officer of Harvest Hope, told me on Tuesday, 'it gets you when they’re here before you'....
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...
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...
Halle Berry, Michael Kors launch Watch Hunger Stop
NEW YORK (AP) - Halle Berry says she's a woman of compassion and Michael Kors says he's a man of action. Together, they want to make a dent in the battle against hunger around the world...
Wendell Pierce creates supermarket chain to help New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS -- As a boy, Wendell Pierce dreamed of leaving his hometown one day for the world stage. Today, the veteran actor with global credits has returned on a mission: rebuilding neighborhoods, brick by brick, aisle after aisle.
Tyler Perry's personal chef creates healthy lifestyles for stars
theGRIO REPORT: As a celebrity chef, Cheo helps clients focus on eating better and making healthier choices...
Michelle Obama: Is she the first lady of business?
theGRIO REPORT - The country has been seeing a lot of Michelle Obama, and she seems to be having the time of her life...
First lady Michelle Obama praises food industry
WASHINGTON (AP) - Michelle Obama praised the food industry on Friday for its efforts to market healthier foods but said more needs to be done...
Cory Booker, ex-senator Bill Frist team up to fight childhood obesity
theGRIO REPORT - Former Tennessee Republican senator Bill Frist and Democratic mayor Cory Booker of Newark acted as honorary vice chairmen of Partnership for a Healthier America, a non-profit organization that's on a mission to fight childhood obesity...
