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Taye Diggs, Christian Diggs, schizophrenia, Black mental health, Black health and wellness, Black women with schizophrenia, theGrio.com
May 22, 2024
Taye Diggs and Christian Diggs share the impact schizophrenia has had on her life in a new awareness campaign.
Black women breast cancer statistics - Sara Sidner
May 22, 2024
CNN anchor Sara Sidner is taking some time off from work as she recovers from a double mastectomy amid her…
GLP-1s for weight loss, what are GLP-1 drugs? theGrio.com
May 22, 2024
Research shows that many people taking GLP-1s for weight loss fail to stick to their treatment plan long enough to…
What are microplastics?
May 21, 2024
A recent study found microplastics in every male testicle, raising concerns about their impact on the reproductive system.
Victoria Monét, Governors Ball, Roots Picnic, summer music festivals, PCOS, theGrio.com
May 21, 2024
Victoria Monét cancels upcoming appearances at Governors Ball, Roots Picnic, and more. 
Lisa Lisa Velez, Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam, breast cancer survivor, theGrio.com
May 17, 2024
 Lisa Lisa opens up about surviving breast cancer at a young age while touring the country. 
May 15, 2024
As more youths of color succumb to suicide, we must move in radically different ways that prioritize their right to…
how to lower cancer risk by stopping ultra-processed foods
May 15, 2024
A licensed dietitian has shared changes younger adults can implement to lower their risk of developing cancer.
Arthur Gillespie double lung transplant
May 14, 2024
A Chicago police captain underwent a successful double lung transplant after being diagnosed with lung cancer and COVID-19 four years…
Tamiah Brevard-Rodriguez, Alyza Brevard-Rodriguez, unexpected birth, Black motherhood, Black maternal health, Mother's Day, theGrio.com
May 12, 2024
Tamiah Brevard-Rodriguez shares details of the unexpected delivery, and how she'll be spending Mother's Day.
Oprah Winfrey, Amber Riley, Making the Shift, WeightWatchers, diet culture, obesity, body positivity, body shaming, Black health and wellness, theGrio.com
May 10, 2024
Oprah Winfrey hosts “Making the Shift,” a three-hour live event in partnership with WeightWatchers. 
Ozempic for weight loss
May 10, 2024
The results of a recently conducted KFF poll is highlighting how many people have used Ozempic or a similar drug…
ultraprocessed foods, processed foods, diet, black health and wellness, theGrio.com
May 10, 2024
A new study finds a correlation between some ultraprocessed foods and increased health risks.
Baby2Baby, Ciara, Kelly Rowland, Maternal mental health, Black maternal health, maternal mortality rate, Black maternal mortality rate, Black maternal mortality, Black mothers, Black celebrity mothers, Mother's Day, theGrio.com
May 9, 2024
Ahead of Mother’s Day, Baby2Baby ambassadors Ciara and Kelly Rowland open up about what the initiative means to them.  
Fitness, Black women's health and wellness, Black men's health and wellness, health study, exercise and mental health, theGrio.com
May 9, 2024
A global study from footwear brand ASICS has found a direct link between women's exercise levels and their mental health.