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Prostate cancer Black men
April 18, 2023
Black men are twice as likely to die from the disease than males of other races, the largest racial disparity…
Black mothers death rates, theGrio.com
April 14, 2023
"Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies" intends to tackle the high mortality rates of Michigan's Black mothers-to-be during childbirth.
“Creed III" European Premiere – Arrivals
April 13, 2023
Jamie Foxx is recovering after being hospitalized for an undisclosed "medical complication," according to daughter, Corinne Foxx.
Black kidney transplant
April 11, 2023
Research shows that Blacks are significantly less likely than whites to be given a kidney or be put on the…
Connecticut boy collapsed playground
April 10, 2023
The parents of Romeo Pierre Louis, who collapsed on the playground of his school and died days later, have filed…
Magic Johnson health and wellness
April 5, 2023
The 63-year-old NBA legend wakes up before sunrise and follows a schedule that includes stretching, weightlifting and cardio.
March 23, 2023
Nearly a decade after the Flint water crisis began, a judge has approved a historic $626 million settlement for the…
Black people health care system -- woman getting modern flu or Covid-19 vaccine at doctor's office
March 23, 2023
More than 3,000 participated in the study, which also found that a third who said they would see the doctor…
Black mental health thegrio.com
March 6, 2023
A study has found that Black people are more likely to visit the emergency room for mental health concerns in…
NFL players CTE
February 8, 2023
Boston University researchers revealed that 92% of ex-NFL players had CTE, a brain disease that can only be diagnosed posthumously.
Prisoners organ donation -- Michael Lewis Georgia
February 3, 2023
HD.3822, a Massachusetts bill, would reduce incarcerated individuals' prison sentences in exchange for their donated organs.
January 20, 2023
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen announce the birth of their new daughter, Esti Maxine Stephens, with a photo of the…
January 20, 2023
Regina King paid tribute to her son, Ian Alexander Jr., nearly one year to the day of his death from…
January 17, 2023
Grace Garcia developed a rare form of HPV-caused nail cancer after she visited a salon she thought looked "fancy."
mask up against respiratory infections
December 8, 2022
As protection against the current "tripledemic," CDC pros are reiterating their recommendations to wear a top-quality medical mask.
November 23, 2022
Comedian Sinbad's family offers fans an update on his recovery after suffering a 2020 stroke, as well as link to…
Brandy
October 12, 2022
Singer-actress Brandy is being hospitalized after reportedly suffering a possible seizure in her Los Angeles home on Tuesday.
invited to the cookout, theGrio.com
September 2, 2022
Universally, says Dr. Frank Hu, most experts in health concur that "processed meats are more harmful than nonprocessed meats."
July 11, 2022
Filmmaker and artist Crystal Emery is in the throes of a new project that she says will cover issues “people…
July 11, 2022
Ethan Nkana has turned the agent profession on its head by representing physicians during negotiations with hospitals.