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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.

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theGRIO REPORT – Apryl Cornell was only 15 years old when her boyfriend began controlling her. The abuse soon escalated to physical assaults…

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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…

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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…

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theGRIOs 100 – Aton Edwards helped found, and is the executive director of, the International Preparedness Network, which teaches civilians how to prepare for disasters…

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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…