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Norovirus, What is Norovirus, stomach bug, stomach flu, theGrio.com
December 30, 2024
According to the CDC, norovirus is the leading cause of foodborne illness in the United States.
flu season, U.S. flu season, flu vaccines, flu shot, COVID, COVID vaccines, theGrio.com
December 26, 2024
The U.S. flu season is underway, with cases surging across much of the country, health officials say.
Bird flu, Is bird flu dangerous, avian flu, How contagious is avian flu, Why is avian flu a concern, How is bird flu transmitted, theGrio.com
December 21, 2024
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 60 people in eight states have been infected…
1,000 steps, mental health, depression, physical activity, Black mental health, Black health and wellness, thegrio.com
December 18, 2024
A new study finds that increasing the amount of steps you take a day could benefit depressive symptoms.
Pig Organ Transplant, Pig kidney transplant, kidney transplant, Towana Looney, theGrio.com
December 18, 2024
Towana Looney is the fifth American given a gene-edited pig organ, freeing her from eight years of dialysis.
breast cancer, breast cancer study, mammograms, breast cancer treatment, removing lymph nodes, lymph node removal, lymph node surgery, early breast cancer detection, early breast cancer treatment, theGrio.com
December 13, 2024
A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine examines whether removing lymph nodes is always necessary in…
dark chocolate diabetes, Dark chocolate health benefits, dark chocolate benefits, Dark chocolate type 2 diabetes, Is dark chocolate healthy?, Is dark chocolate good for diabtes? theGrio.com
December 8, 2024
A new study found that small amounts of dark chocolate can help decrease blood pressure and the risk of diabetes.
Alzheimer's disease visceral fat, belly fat alzheimers, is belly fat linked to alzheimer's?, fat and alzheimer's, Is belly fat linked to dementia?, Does belly fat affect brain?, fat and alzheimer's, alzheimer's study theGrio.com
December 4, 2024
Researchers discover a link between visceral fat around the midsection and an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s.
Bishop T.D. Jakes, T.D. Jakes, T.D. Jakes health, T.D. Jakes health scare, T.D. Jakes stroke, What happened to T.D. Jakes, theGrio.com
December 3, 2024
T.D. Jakes, 67, says he underwent emergency surgery after an undisclosed health scare during his Nov. 24 sermon.
Longevity, how to live a long life, sleep hygiene, sleep habits, good sleep habits, how long should I sleep, sleep schedule, theGrio.com
December 1, 2024
Most of us already know how important sleep is for good health, but it can also extend your longevity and…
Nick Cannon, Nick Cannon kids, Nick Cannon mental health, Nick Cannon narcissistic personality disorder, what is narcissistic personality disorder, theGrio.com
November 29, 2024
Nick Cannon says he "did a bunch of tests" to assess his neurodivergence, and identified with with most of the…
Black Health in US, African American health, Black American health, race and health, Kingstree South Carolina, Dr. Morris Brown, US health disparities, racial health disparities, theGrio.com
November 19, 2024
Despite promises, the United States has made almost no progress in closing racial health disparities.
Autism, ASD, car exhaust, autism risks, autism in Black children, theGrio.com
November 13, 2024
A new study has found that toxins in the air could be linked with an increased risk of developing autism…
2024 election, post-election stress, post-election angst, post-election depression, Black mental health, Black joy, Black health and wellness, Tracey Michae’l Lewis-Giggetts, theGrio.com
November 9, 2024
Writer and Black joy advocate Tracey Michae’l Lewis-Giggetts discusses why Black people need to prioritize joy now more than ever.
Headspace, Clam, Exhale, meditation apps, Black meditation apps, theGrio.com
November 8, 2024
As many grapple with post-election stress, meditation apps like Headspace, Calm, and Exhale remind users they are here for times…