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Black, young and suicidal: An epidemic we must continue to bring to light

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Things to know for National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

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When men are battered

ESSAY – When my friends and I witnessed a man being battered by his female partner, we struggled over whether we should intervene due to gender roles and a fear of ’emasculation’…
/ September 24, 2013
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New research links being slightly overweight with lower rates of death

New findings published online by the Journal of the American Medical Association suggest that being slightly overweight may be advantageous to your health. In addition, being very overweight — but not obese — poses no additional health threat compared to being a normal weight.
/ January 3, 2013
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Black youth most affected by teen dating violence

theGRIO REPORT – Apryl Cornell was only 15 years old when her boyfriend began controlling her. The abuse soon escalated to physical assaults…
/ February 29, 2012
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Do pregnant black women receive worse medical treatment than whites?

theGRIO REPORT – In America, data consistently shows that black women experience the highest rates of maternal and infant mortality compared to other ethnicities. An estimated 2 maternal deaths occur daily among black women in America…
/ February 12, 2012
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Black filmmaker debunks America's 'obesity crisis'

theGRIO REPORT – Even with the number of obese Americans rising — over 72 million adults and 12.5 million children and adolescents — Darryl Roberts, filmmaker and director of America the Beautiful 2, explains that talking about obesity is missing the mark…
/ February 8, 2012
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TheGrio's 100: Aton Edwards, helping the world prepare for emergencies

theGRIOs 100 – Aton Edwards helped found, and is the executive director of, the International Preparedness Network, which teaches civilians how to prepare for disasters…
/ January 31, 2012
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HIV risk higher with birth control, less with circumcision

theGRIO REPORT – Female hormonal contraceptive doubles the risk of both acquiring HIV and passing the virus on to male partners, according to a new study…
/ October 6, 2011