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February 23, 2022
As 80% of Black women will experience fibroids in their lifetime, an over-the-counter contraceptive may offer much-needed relief.
February 15, 2022
The campaign features workouts lead by Ice-T and sees a return of the cereal's cherished heart shaped oats.
Senior Citizens
February 9, 2022
During Black History Month, it's time to have a conversation about the debilitating disease that impacts our memories.
Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
February 7, 2022
Ahead of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, the CDC released a report about the impact of the virus on the…
February 7, 2022
Black men experienced the highest loss in life expectancy, mirroring the average American's life expectancy loss during World War II.
January 27, 2022
If Black communities hope to prioritize health this year, here are six appointments they should schedule in the first quarter…
January 13, 2022
Author, writer and academic Candice Marie Benbow finds a new place to thrive as the new daily lifestyle writer at…
Dr. Uché Blackstock and Dr. Oni Blackstock thegrio.com
November 8, 2021
New York doctors and twin sisters Dr. Uché Blackstock and Dr. Oni Blackstock are at the forefront of health justice.
Black man stressed
September 14, 2021
Weathering is rooted in a history of marginalization; exposure to socioeconomic adversity, racism, and discrimination harming our health
Black mortality rates
August 1, 2021
Blogger Chanté Burkett's doctors initially misdiagnosed her stomach pain as bloatedness — she later learned she had a 13-lb. ovarian…
Black woman steps on weighing scale thegrio.com
April 30, 2021
The COVID-15 underscores what we’ve known for some time now -- obesity is not a silent killer in Black America,…
April 10, 2021
A recent survey found less than 1-in-four Black American adults are hesitant to get vaccinated against COVID-19, in line with…
Biden thegrio.com
February 25, 2021
Biden is marking a milestone of 50 million COVID-19 vaccinations as the White House is focused on issues of getting…
Bible-Based Fellowship Church In Tampa Offers Covid Vaccinations
February 18, 2021
Life expectancy in the United States dropped by a full year since the COVID-19 pandemic began last spring.
February 16, 2021
Michael Jordan Family Clinics have reportedly been instrumental in providing support to N.C. patients during the coronavirus pandemic.
January 2, 2021
Dr. Ben Danielson has stepped down from the Seattle Children's Hospital citing racism and negative treatment of patients of color.
December 22, 2020
Despite skepticism of medicine in Black communities, Dr. Florencia Greer Polite says getting a vaccine is a matter of life…
December 13, 2020
Crystal Etienne is the founder of Ruby Love, a company created to protect those who bleed from menstruation mishaps and…
December 9, 2020
To help demystify concerns and enable better-informed decision-making, here are 10 things Black Americans need to know about the vaccine.
October 11, 2020
Even though insurers and the government have offered to pick up or waive costs tied to COVID-19, holes remain for…