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theGrio's 100: Dr. Rick Kittles, uncovering our genetic roots

theGRIO's 100: Rick Kittles, PhD, 47, has traced the ancestry of over 100,000 African-Americans, including Oprah Winfrey, Isaiah Washington, Spike Lee and India Arie in his role as co-founder and scientific director of African Ancestry, Inc...

Better nutrition may prevent kids' fractures

Dr. Tyeese Gaines

theGRIO REPORT - As kids return to school, avoiding playground and sports injuries are on many parents’ minds. But, a new study questions whether nutrition has more to do with breaking a bone...

5 best supplements for men

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Blackdoctor.org - When it comes to dietary supplements, men -- like women -- desire better health, disease prevention and improving the look, feel and performance of their bodies. Take a look at the five best supplements for men...

'Black don't crack' but what does it lack?

Dr. Tyeese Gaines

theGRIO REPORT - Melanin protects darker skin from premature aging and damage from UV rays, but its protection increases the risk of other diseases, according to research presented this month...

Extra vitamin D may improve heart health in black teens

theGrio

Black teens can gain a measure of protection from heart disease by taking daily vitamin D supplementation at levels that are five times the current recommendations, new research suggests...

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Vitamin D

theGrio's 100: Dr. Rick Kittles, uncovering our genetic roots

Better nutrition may prevent kids' fractures

5 best supplements for men

'Black don't crack' but what does it lack?

Extra vitamin D may improve heart health in black teens

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