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February 9, 2012
theGRIO REPORT - The first lady with the famously buff biceps will be on the move, literally, over the next…
February 7, 2012
OPINION - After 30 years of the HIV pandemic, one might think that terms such as 'community collaboration' and 'community…
February 7, 2012
OPINION - Despite initially being mischaracterized, HIV/AIDS has disproportionately affected black Americans since the very beginning of the epidemic...
February 4, 2012
theGRIO REPORT - The proposed action of one Mississippi lawmaker has led some to believe politicians have gone too far…
February 3, 2012
(AP) - Tony Dorsett traces several health problems to concussions during a career that lasted from 1977-88, and he has…
January 31, 2012
theGRIOs 100 - The idea for the Holistic Life Foundation started with a class of 15 students...
January 25, 2012
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) - The first major nutritional overhaul of school meals in more than 15 years means most offerings,…
January 17, 2012
CHICAGO (AP) - America's obesity epidemic is proving to be as stubborn as those maddening love handles, and it shows…
January 10, 2012
theGRIO REPORT - Research found of individuals sampled that black and Hispanic families were more likely to buy unhealthy, highly-…
January 5, 2012
Bronx rapper Fat Joe discussed the legacy of late hip hop star Heavy D and Joe's own crusade to get…
December 30, 2011
Funnyman Bill Cosby has reached out to Etta James, urging the ailing singer to "get well" as she battles leukemia...
December 29, 2011
CLUTCH - After being married to his wife Keasha Ruteleage-Draft for one month former NFL star, Chris Draft was stricken…
December 28, 2011
Going to church at Christmas may have been good for the soul, but scientists have discovered that it may also…
December 28, 2011
OPINION - Sir Charles, as he is sometimes called, sets an example for other black men who don't typically receive…
December 24, 2011
Etta James, the legendary rhythm and blues singer suffering from end-stage leukemia and dementia, is under sedation while being treated…
December 14, 2011
WASHINGTON (AP) - Young adults trying to get traction in a tough economy are getting a welcome assist: the new…
December 13, 2011
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- The wife of a Philadelphia doctor has admitted performing illegal abortions at a filthy clinic that authorities…
December 9, 2011
Rick Ross will not be caught off guard in case he suffers another medical emergency -- the rapper now travels…
December 7, 2011
WASHINGTON (AP) - In a surprise move, the nation's health secretary stopped the Plan B morning-after pill from moving onto…
December 5, 2011
The Barbadian pop-superstar Rihanna was put a 24-hour health watch by her concerned handlers, who were scared that their golden-skinned…