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March 7, 2024
Insomnia can affect individuals across all demographic groups, including the Black community where most go untreated.
Opill, over-the-counter birth control, Perrigo, reproductive health, theGrio.com
March 6, 2024
The U.S. joins a handful of other countries in offering oral contraception over the counter.
Sinbad A Different World tour, What happened to Sinbad?, Sinbad public appearance, Sinbad 2024, Sinbad after stroke, Sinbad stroke recovery, Sinbad 2020 stroke, Sinbad health, A Different World HBCU tour theGrio.com
March 5, 2024
For the first time since his stroke in 2020, comedian Sinbad made a special appearance during the “A Different World”…
Jude Maboné, Miss District of Columbia, Miss DC, Miss America, Black beauty pageant queen, heart disease survivor, heart health, theGrio.com
March 1, 2024
Jude Maboné discusses her journey, the importance of Black women taking their heart health seriously, and her plan to make…
World's First IVF Baby Reaches 40
February 29, 2024
A new ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court creates issues for In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) treatment programs.
Tina Marsden, Tina Marie Marsden Foundation, postpartum heart failure, Black woman with postpartum heart failure, Black maternal health, Black maternal mortality, Black health and wellness, Heart Month, theGrio.com
February 29, 2024
Tina Marsden, a postpartum heart failure survivor and health advocate, shares her story.
February 29, 2024
Dr. Edward Sawyer Cooper played a role in advancing stroke care and in encouraging Black people to enter the medical…
Red wine good the heart, red wine health benefits, red wine health risks, Black wine drinkers, heart health, theGrio.com
February 23, 2024
Researchers and physicians are warning those who like to indulge to learn the full extent of the risk.
February 22, 2024
New research reveals a possible reason why minority communities deal with higher environmental risks for cancer.
Fitness, Black women's health and wellness, Black men's health and wellness, health study, exercise and mental health, theGrio.com
February 21, 2024
“For years, we’ve used men as the standard,” researchers said.
Black Heart Association, Tara Robinson, Dr. Leandris Liburd, Heart2Heart Challenge, Live to the Beat, Black women and heart disease, number one killer of Black women, self-care, Black women's health and wellness, theGrio.com
February 20, 2024
The CDC and Black Heart Association partner to raise awareness of self-care for Black women's heart health.
Alzheimer's Disease Viagra, Viagra Alzheimer's, Does Viagra help Alzheimer's?, Why is Viagra good for dementia?, Why is Viagra good for Alzheimer's? theGrio.com
February 9, 2024
As researchers explore ways to treat Alzheimer’s disease, Viagra reenters the conversation as a possible risk reducer.
Derick and Anya Cook
February 8, 2024
My wife nearly died after Florida’s abortion ban kept her from getting the critical care she needed. This is not…
Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, Run DMC, Kings From Queens: The Run DMC Story, Black mental health, Black men's mental health, theGrio.com
February 8, 2024
The legendary rapper reflects on how his career impacted his mental health and what got him through tough times.
Holly Robinson Peete, RJ Peete, Rodney Peete, Black boys with autism, Black men with autism, Black celebrity families, Black celebrity children, theGrio.com
February 7, 2024
Holly Robinson Peete recently revisited her husband’s difficult journey to accepting their son RJ’s autism.