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Wegovy, Ozempic, weight loss drugs, semaglutide, obesity, Black people and obesity, Black influencers, Medicare and weight-loss drugs, Novo Nordisk, Black health, weight loss and Black people, weight loss drugs and Black people, Roland Martin, theGrio.com
August 10, 2023
Novo Nordisk, maker of Wegovy and Ozempic, has partnered with influential Black Americans to push Medicare to cover weight loss…
Wegovy, Wegovy reduces heart attack and strokes, weight loss drugs, obesity drugs, Black heart disease rates, theGrio.com
August 8, 2023
As more benefits to weight loss and diabetes management drugs appear, will insurers and employers start taking them more seriously?
Flu season, COVID-19, COVID surge, RSV, vaccines, booster shots, flu season 2023, theGrio.com
August 7, 2023
We break down the various viruses health officials are currently warning against and the vaccines that can help prevent infection.
July 26, 2023
July is fibroids awareness month. Dr. Thomasena Ellison explains different surgical and non surgical treatment for fibroids and more.
Heat wave, what not to do during a heat wave, how to stay safe during a heat wave, heat wave safety, theGrio.com
July 19, 2023
Record-breaking heat waves are rising around the world and the country. Here are eight ways to beat the heat.
June 29, 2023
Content creator Casey Joe opens up about living with endometriosis and her years-long journey to receiving a proper diagnosis.
Food allergies, Black people with food allergies, Black adults with food allergies, Black children with food allergies, Black health and wellness, theGrio.com
June 15, 2023
According to a new study, the rate of food allergies among Black people ties with the rate for Hispanics and…
May 24, 2023
The Associated Press spent a year examining how racial health disparities have harmed generations of Black Americans.
Black people COVID-19 public health emergency, is the pandemic over, theGrio.com
May 22, 2023
Even though the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency has ended, those in health care need a plan to continue to educate,…
Black mortality rates
May 17, 2023
Long-standing studies have demonstrated that Black people have a much higher mortality rate than their white counterparts.
May 17, 2023
Coverage of fertility treatments can be hard to find in many corners of health insurance.
Oprah Winfrey, menopause, premenopause, “The Life You Want” class theGrio.com
April 12, 2023
Black women often suffer in silence during menopause. Oprah Winfrey opened up about her personal experiences with the "Big M."
April 6, 2023
ViiV Healthcare launches new Black women’s health activity books with a star-studded dinner party.
March 15, 2023
Living with MS is difficult! Most people don’t know what MS is. Black people are diagnosed with MS all over…
March 14, 2023
Researchers discovered a rise in unexplained infant deaths among Black children but not among any other racial or ethnic groups.
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.
February 10, 2023
Looking good, feeling better! Listen in a two millennials discuss the benefits of establish healthy habits.
Fitness, Exercise, theGrio Fit Core Strength, theGrio.com
January 11, 2023
Looking to upgrade your fitness this year? Whether lifting weights or increasing cardiovascular activity, core strength is key!
Damar Hamlin
January 6, 2023
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is breathing on his own and was able to join the team via video after…
Keith Urban Performs On NBC's "Today"
January 6, 2023
Weatherman Al Roker is set to return to the "Today" show on Friday following his health battle with blood clots.