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hair relaxers, hair straighteners, formaldehyde in hair relaxers, formaldehyde in har straighteners, dangers of hair relaxers, carcinogens in hair straighteners, dangers of formaldehyde, Black hair, straightening Black hair, FDA, FDA approval of hair products, theGrio.com
February 9, 2024
Formaldehyde has long been classified as a carcinogen, so why is the FDA only now moving to ban it in…
alzheimer's nose picking, Alzheimer's disease nose picking, what causes Alzheimer's disease? Alzheimer's disease causes, is nose picking dangerous? theGrio.com
February 6, 2024
A new study finds the seemingly harmless act of nose-picking could be a cause of Alzheimer’s disease.
February 5, 2024
The effect of police violence on Black Americans is tracked in two new studies, with one tying police-involved deaths to sleep disturbances...
Michael Strahan, Michael Strahan's children, Michael Strahan's daughters, Isabella Strahan, Sophia Strahan, brain tumor, brain cancer, Black brain tumor survivors, theGrio.com
January 11, 2024
Isabella Strahan is undergoing treatment after being diagnosed with the rare condition medulloblastoma.
Tiffany Haddish, Tiffany Haddish arrest, Tiffany Haddish DUI, Sober Black Girls, substance abuse resources for Black people, theGrio.com
November 28, 2023
As Tiffany Haddish takes accountability, theGrio rounds up resources and advice for Black people seeking help with problem drinking.
World Vegan Day, Black vegans, Black vegan brands, Black vegan chefs, Black vegan gurus, Black celebrity vegans, Black health and wellness, theGrio.com
November 1, 2023
On World Vegan Day, theGrio rounds up seven top reasons Black people are turning to the lifestyle, from health concerns…
When did Richard Roundtree die?, How old is Richard Roundtree now?, Where is Richard Roundtree now?, Did Richard Roundtree have cancer?, Richard Roundtree cancer, Richard Roundtree breast cancer, male breast cancer survivors, breast cancer survivors, breast cancer awareness month theGrio.com
October 26, 2023
In addition to being an award-winning actor, Richard Roundtree was a male breast cancer survivor and advocate.
Stroke prevention, Strokes rising in Black young adults, Black stroke facts, Black health and wellness, Heart disease, theGrio.com
October 26, 2023
Strokes are rising among young adults, but the deadly condition is highly preventable.
County of Dane WI
October 17, 2023
A new report out of Dane County, Wisconsin, is bringing attention to the longstanding racism and inequality Black residents face.
Black people COVID-19 public health emergency, is the pandemic over, theGrio.com
October 13, 2023
For Black people, the outcomes from contracting COVID-19, especially multiple times, are more harmful compared to other races.
A woman smoking a cigarette
September 22, 2023
The industry is gaslighting Black Americans, exploiting Black trauma and spreading misinformation on the proposed menthol cigarette ban.
Oprah, impostor syndrome, mental health, Black women and success, Oprah Winfrey, Oprah book, theGrio.com
September 12, 2023
While promoting her latest book, Oprah Winfrey revealed why she’s never been held back by imposter syndrome — and how it’s…
Sleep, why am I tired, how much sleep is enough, Black fatigue, bedtime routine, magnesium, Vitamin D deficiency, theGrio.com
September 1, 2023
Exhaustion and reduced stamina are a part of being human, but sometimes, being tired is about more than not getting…
Lead poisoning in Black children
August 31, 2023
Children living in predominantly Black neighborhoods are more likely to suffer from lead entering their bloodstreams.
Black infant mortality, Black maternal health, Black pregnancies, Black health, theGrio.com
August 25, 2023
In several of the most populated U.S. counties, Black women are less likely to carry a pregnancy to term, primarily due…
Black drinking rates, Black binge drinking rates, Black cannabis use rates, Black substance abuse, Middle-aged adults drinking more, theGrio.com
August 24, 2023
A new study has found that racial gaps in drinking and drug use in the country continue. 
Black moms who breastfeed, Black breastfeeding week, National Breastfeeding Month, the state of breastfeeding, Black breastfed babies, theGrio.com
August 23, 2023
Ahead of Black Breastfeeding Week, theGrio discusses the challenges and benefits with Black breastfeeding specialist Sterling Grey-Simmons.
Toddlers and screen time, Toddler screen time risks, is screen time bad for kids, screen time impact on kids development, is screen time harmful to children? theGrio.com
August 22, 2023
According to a study, parental reliance on tablets and smartphones can have developmental effects on toddlers.
where are germs in public, where are germs at home, cell phone germs, cold and flu season, how to avoid germs, COVID-19, R.S.V., the flu, theGrio.com
August 21, 2023
As cold and flu season get closer, theGrio examines some top germ magnets you may not be aware of.
Halle Berry, menopause, Halle Berry turns 57, Halle Berry talks about menopause, Black women going through menopause, the change of life, theGrio.com
August 18, 2023
Ahead of her 57th birthday, Halle Berry penned an essay on aging, owning who she is, and reframing the conversation…