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March 8, 2023
Acute malnutrition among pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers has increased by 25% in the past two years in 12 countries…
Black mental health thegrio.com
March 6, 2023
A study has found that Black people are more likely to visit the emergency room for mental health concerns in…
March 3, 2023
Two Memphis Fire Department emergency medical technicians were fired and had their licenses suspended for failing to give aid to Tyre…
Yvette Nicole Brown, obesity, It's Bigger Than Me, Black health, theGrio.com
March 2, 2023
‘Community’ and ‘Act Your Age’ actress Yvette Nicole Brown opens up about her own journey with obesity and body positivity.
Eli Lilly insulin price cap black with diabetes black health and wellness theGrio.com
March 1, 2023
The pharmaceutical giant is also expanding a program that caps insulin at $35.
March 1, 2023
When it comes to COVID-19 misinformation, any new report on its origin quickly triggers a relapse and a return of…
March 1, 2023
The hospital that reported the first infection determined it was caused by a bacteria called Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
March 1, 2023
Federal officials are suing Louisiana chemical maker Denka Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, alleging that it presented an unacceptable cancer risk…
February 26, 2023
As states begin checking Medicaid eligibility for the first time in years, as many as 14 million people could lose…
February 25, 2023
Lawmakers are urging the FDA to prevent both the marketing and sale of e-cigarette nicotine products to middle and high…
February 22, 2023
The federal government is planning to allow states to use Medicaid funds to provide drugs to combat addiction and other…
Da Brat theGrio.com
February 21, 2023
The rapper and reality TV star opens up about her motherhood journey and the realities of getting pregnant in her…
February 21, 2023
Washington joins other states seeking to crack down on toxic substances in cosmetics and hair products.
Calabash Tea & Tonic, A Taste of Chocolate, DC eateries, Black-owned restaurants, theGrio.com
February 15, 2023
theGrio’s “A Taste of Chocolate” series continues with an herbalist bringing Indigenous healing practices to northeast D.C.
February 15, 2023
A woman's heart health prior to becoming pregnant greatly affects her risk for pregnancy-related complications and the long-term cardiovascular health…