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Donald Trump, Ozempic, weight loss, obesity, drugs, theGrio.com
November 6, 2025
The deals would expand access for millions, including Black Americans who suffer health disparities like obesity and diabetes.
Alzheimer's disease visceral fat, belly fat alzheimers, is belly fat linked to alzheimer's?, fat and alzheimer's, Is belly fat linked to dementia?, Does belly fat affect brain?, fat and alzheimer's, alzheimer's study theGrio.com
December 4, 2024
Researchers discover a link between visceral fat around the midsection and an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s.
Mandisa American Idol death, what happened to Mandisa American Idol?, Mandisa American Idol obesity, Obesity Black americans, Black people obesity theGrio.com
June 13, 2024
Following her death in April, singer Mandisa’s cause of death was determined to be “complications from class III obesity.”
Oprah Winfrey, Amber Riley, Making the Shift, WeightWatchers, diet culture, obesity, body positivity, body shaming, Black health and wellness, theGrio.com
May 10, 2024
Oprah Winfrey hosts “Making the Shift,” a three-hour live event in partnership with WeightWatchers. 
Ozempic, Wegovy, weight loss drugs plateau, theGrio.com
May 9, 2024
It is time to advocate for legislative changes that will ensure every individual has access to life-saving medical treatments for…
GLP-1s for weight loss, what are GLP-1 drugs? theGrio.com
November 15, 2023
The inclusion of Zepbound in the fight against obesity could revolutionize health care in many Black communities.
November 12, 2023
The study could put pressure on health insurers to cover new class of obesity drugs The popular weight-loss drug Wegovy reduced the
Yvette Nicole Brown, obesity, It's Bigger Than Me, Black health, theGrio.com
March 2, 2023
‘Community’ and ‘Act Your Age’ actress Yvette Nicole Brown opens up about her own journey with obesity and body positivity.
January 10, 2023
Children struggling with obesity should be evaluated and treated early and aggressively, including with medications for kids as young as…
December 1, 2021
Despite the obstacles Black adults face, understanding how your body changes over time can help you to maintain a healthy…
Soul Food Thankgsiving Overhead with Fried Chicken, Cornbread, C
November 25, 2021
As Thanksgiving and the holiday season fast approaches, you may want to resist the temptation to over indulge in your…
Black woman steps on weighing scale thegrio.com
October 13, 2021
Can someone be "big boned" and still be healthy? Should everyone aim to be the lightest weight possible? Where is…
Queen Latifah
October 8, 2021
In an interview with Essence, Queen Latifah recounts her battles with accepting her size and convincing others in Hollywood to…
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,…
vaccine COVID thegrio.com
August 6, 2020
Scientists fear a potential COVID-19 vaccine could leave out a vulnerable population as it may be less effective for obese…
Lizzo
December 24, 2019
"Keep my name out ya mouth & look in the mirror before you come for me," Lizzo clapped back at…
August 28, 2019
Scientists have found a link between Black church-goers, obesity and diabetes, a new study says. But they clarify that it's…
n this Jan. 14, 2019 photo, President Donald Trump talks to the media about the table full of fast food in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, for the reception for the Clemson Tigers. The partial government shutdown is hitting home for President Trump in a very personal way. He lives in government-run housing, after all. Just 21 of the roughly 80 people who help care for the White House _ from butlers to electricians to chefs _ are reporting to work. The rest have been furloughed. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) thegrio.com
February 14, 2019
Donald Trump's body mass index is 30.4, making him obese. 
March 14, 2018
The women of GirlTrek started their journey on International Women’s Day and finally crossed the Mason Dixon Line into Delaware…
April 8, 2016
Errol Narvaez said that he was absolutely humiliated in public when he was kicked off an airline flight because of…