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LZ Granderson, LZ Granderson HIV, Can you live a long life with HIV?, Can you live with HIV without knowing?, HIV Black people, HIV African Americans, Living with HIV theGrio.com
June 25, 2024
“It was a lot like coming out, and I felt myself apologizing a lot…for keeping secrets,” LZ Granderson said, reflecting…
Black maternal health, Black maternal mortality rate, hypertension during pregnancy, Black hypertension rates, theGrio.com
June 24, 2024
A new study discovered hypertension doubled in Black and Indigenous pregnant people, raising concerns around treatment.
Missy Elliott, Missy Elliott's health, Graves' Disease, theGrio.com
June 20, 2024
Missy Elliott was diagnosed with Graves’ disease in 2008 and has battled it mostly out of the public eye.
Usher, Usher's diet, Usher's workout regimen, Usher's wellness, Usher's self-care, Juneteenth, theGrio.com
June 19, 2024
The music icon Usher has revealed he fasts weekly and other wellness practices he observes. 
Gayle King, Oprah Winfrey, Oprah Winfrey hospitalized, theGrio.com
June 13, 2024
“CBS Mornings” anchor Gayle King confirms Oprah Winfrey is on the mend after hospitalization. 
Mandisa American Idol death, what happened to Mandisa American Idol?, Mandisa American Idol obesity, Obesity Black americans, Black people obesity theGrio.com
June 13, 2024
Following her death in April, singer Mandisa’s cause of death was determined to be “complications from class III obesity.”
Medical debt, medical debt and credit score, Biden administration and medical debt, medical bills, medical bills and credit, health care, personal finance, credit score, debt, personal debt, theGrio.com
June 12, 2024
If enacted, credit protections would dramatically expand for tens of millions of Americans burdened by insurmountable medical debt.
Isabella Strahan cancer vlog 16
June 11, 2024
Isabella Strahan has been documenting her journey following a brain tumor diagnosis.
xylitol, sugar substitutes with xylitol, What is the healthiest alternative to sugar?, xylitol sugar substitute, xylitol sweetener, are sweeteners health?, xylitol heart health, xylitol cardiovascular health, heart disease xylitol, what is xylitol? theGrio.com
June 7, 2024
A recent study linked Xylitol, a common low-calorie sugar substitute, to heart attacks, strokes, and other risks.
Jordan Emanuel, Summer House: Martha's Vineyard, alopecia, Black women and hair loss, theGrio.com
June 4, 2024
Bravo star Jordan Emanuel is opening up about her alopecia treatment process. 
June 2, 2024
Patients are not getting enough help dealing with a healthcare system that is growing increasingly complex, according to researchers.
Woman holding menstrual pad
May 31, 2024
A new study has found that children of color are starting menstruation at earlier ages at higher rates than white…
Megan Thee Stallion, mental health, Black mental health, therapy, theGrio.com
May 31, 2024
Megan Thee Stallion has been open about her own mental health journey in recent years.
Period Poverty, Menstrual Health Awareness Month, Menstrual Health Equity, Black women's health and wellness, The Flow Initiative, free menstrual products, theGrio.com
May 29, 2024
The founder of The Flow Initiative discusses period poverty, menstrual health equity, and the solutions.
Singer Lizzo in a brown and maroon gown
May 24, 2024
After reportedly battling depression for nearly a year, Lizzo is opening up about the mental health struggles she's been facing.