Do lace fronts cause women to lose their hair?
theGRIO REPORT - it seems many African-American women will go to any length to wear 'straight hair' even if it costs them their own natural hair...
Lower birth rates for US women tied to economy
ATLANTA (AP) - Health officials say birth rates for America's youngest mothers hit new lows last year...
A guide to healthy middle age for hip-hop heroes
theGRIO REPORT - Even for middle-aged hip hop heroes, maintaining a diet into middle age that is high in fat and salt will likely result in weight and health problems as readily as cholesterol sticks to arteries...
552 million could have diabetes by 2030
GENEVA (AP) -- An advocacy group estimated that 552 million people could have diabetes in two decades' time based on factors like aging and demographic changes...
Back to Africa food diet promotes health
theGRIO REPORT-The newly launched African Heritage Diet Pyramid is designed specifically for African-Americans "to re-introduce them to lost roots of cuisine, optimal health and beautiful foods.
GA health care disparity: A result of wealth gap?
theGRIO REPORT - Georgia ranks low among states on several health indicators, including childhood obesity, infant mortality, childhood obesity, infectious disease and cardiovascular deaths..
Fitting in fitness: How women can make it work
theGRIO REPORT - Several fitness experts agree - working out requires you to 'work out' your schedule...
Black Women Do Work Out: Defying the myths
theGRIO REPORT - It's a small stirring going on among black women when it comes to exercising. A tiny tour-de-force of sorts are coming together to try to take control of their health, offering encouragement, advice, and sisterly love to get moving...
Breast cancer survivor: Don't wait for screening
VIDEO - A two-time breast cancer survivor says women 'shouldn't wait' to get screened...
Obama in 'excellent health,' physician says
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama is in excellent health and tobacco free, his doctor said Monday in the results of the president's second physical exam since taking office...
