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Colon cancer, theGrio.com
October 23, 2025
Katreena Davis of Georgia CORE discusses how the troubling rise of colon cancer in young people and Black people in…
October 8, 2025
The Atlanta legend got candid during a recent interview about his journey toward self-care, healing, and inspiring others to do…
Tyler James Williams, Crohn's, IBD, Black health and wellness, theGrio.com
September 30, 2025
After experiencing symptoms that landed him in the ER, Tyler James Williams was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in 2015 at…
Brandon Hammond, Soul Food, Black Hollywood, Castleman disease, theGrio.com
September 29, 2025
Brandon Hammond, who starred in “Soul Food,” “Space Jam,” “Menace II Society,” and more, reveals why he stopped acting.
Raven Ross, Pilates, theGrio.com
September 26, 2025
Raven Ross discusses internet controversy, her new app, and how she’s bringing pilates to as many as possible. 
Nija Butler, Ambrealle Brown, Black kidney transplants, health, theGrio.com
May 9, 2025
Nearly two years after the successful transplant, the Louisiana mother and daughter shared another journey.
3,000 toxic products, toxic synthetic hair, toxic Black products, theGrio.com
March 3, 2025
Latest consumer reports on products marketed to Black women come back with disappointing results across the board.
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.
National Day of Rest for Black Women, Black Girl Rest Day, how to rest, Black health and wellness, theGrio.com
December 2, 2024
Taking off National Day of Rest for Black Women isn't realistic for everyone, but "rest" can come in many forms.
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…
Elizabeth Francis, oldest living person in the U.S., oldest living person in the world, longevity, theGrio.com
October 25, 2024
Elizabeth Francis shared her insights on how to live a long life before she died.
AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI technology, AI in health, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Black health and wellness, theGrio.com
September 25, 2024
Artificial Intelligence is currently being developed to detect dementia and Alzheimer's disease, which Black people are twice as likely to…
COVID-19, Long Covid, Black health and wellness, theGrio.com
August 23, 2024
Long COVID could be impacting over 20% of children — and children of color disproportionately.
Red meat, diabetes, type-2 diabetes, type-1 diabetes, Black diabetes rates, Black health and wellness, theGrio.com
August 22, 2024
Black Americans continue to be impacted by diabetes disproportionately; red meat may be another culprit.
Ozempic, Wegovy, semaglutide, Ozempic benefits, Ozempic increases libido, Ozempic decreases libido, Ozempic impacts sex drive, weight loss, self-esteem, Black health and wellness, theGrio.com
August 19, 2024
Initially approved to treat type-2 diabetes, drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy continue to have unanticipated benefits.
EpiPen, Neffy anaphylactic shock, anaphylactic shock, anaphylaxis, anaphylaxis treatment, epinephrine, Food allergies, severe allergies, Black people with severe allergies, Black rates of allergies, Neffy, Black health and wellness, theGrio.com
August 13, 2024
A new epinephrine nasal spray is huge news for Blacks, who suffer from higher rates of severe, life-threatening food allergies.
How to prevent cancer, Is cancer preventable, reducing cancer risks, Cancer, cancer risks, smoking, lung cancer, theGrio.com
July 15, 2024
Smoking, alcohol, lack of physical activity, and more easy-to-avoid risk factors are associated with almost half of all cancers in…
Ultraprocessed foods, Ultraprocessed food addiction, Ultraprocessed plant based food, Black health and wellness theGrio.com
June 28, 2024
Scientists and experts are calling for ultraprocessed foods to come with warning labels.
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…
Who is Loreal Palmer? Keke Palmer sister
May 17, 2024
Loreal Palmer, Keke Palmer's older sister, gets transparent about the trials and tribulations she's faced in her new memoir "Keep…