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Black filmmaker debunks America's 'obesity crisis'
12:05 PM on 02/08/2012
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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Paula Deen and southern cooking: Lesson learned
9:13 AM on 01/18/2012
OPINION - Paula Deen is fascinating to watch and those who have recreated her masterpieces say the final products taste divine. But how good can a product be if the number one guinea pig develops a life-threatening illness as a result?...
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Martin Luther King Day: How to tell your kids about the death of MLK
8:00 AM on 01/15/2012
theGRIO REPORT - Talking to children about the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. may not be as simple as your average history lesson. Knowing what your child, in particular, can handle is the first and most important factor...
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Nicotine may help memory in elderly non-smokers
4:00 PM on 01/09/2012
theGRIO REPORT - A study out tomorrow shows that nicotine patches may improve memory loss in older adults, even non-smokers. Memory, concentration and thinking skills were observed over a six-month period...
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Ryan Clark sidelined by sickle cell trait: Steelers' safety becomes face of illness
3:01 PM on 01/04/2012
theGRIO REPORT - Coaches benched Steelers safety Ryan Clark this week due to fear of the complications from sickle cell trait he faced last time he played in Denver, which included life-threatening illness...
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A daughter gives the gift of a lifetime
7:54 AM on 12/24/2011
theGRIO REPORT - As Christmas approaches, one family celebrates the gift a daughter gave to her ailing mother: a kidney...
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Texting: Some studies show an indirect health benefit
11:13 AM on 12/16/2011
theGRIO REPORT - While numerous reports warn of the dangers of text messaging, other reports suggest that texting can actually be healthy for those without access to a regular doctor...
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Slideshow: 10 cereals more sugary than Twinkies
1:25 PM on 12/07/2011
SLIDESHOW - A new report out today identifies the 10 most sugary cereals that pack more sugar than Twinkies...
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7 tips to lower long-distance travel risks
8:31 AM on 11/23/2011
theGRIO REPORT - As families pile into cars heading south for Turkey Day, or board airplanes toward the opposite coast, traveling safely is the priority...
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7 simple, cost-free ways for women to stay fit
8:05 AM on 11/07/2011
theGRIO REPORT - It's two months away from resolution time. Women everywhere swear to take on monstrous workout regimens, with high out-of-pocket expenses...
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Yoga not such a stretch for many black women
9:47 AM on 11/03/2011
theGRIO REPORT - While a mother of three children, Maya Breuer was dealing with a brother sick from AIDS, another brother with drug addiction, and her own health issues when she first found yoga 25 years ago...
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Medicaid cuts would affect blacks and Latinos most
7:54 AM on 10/17/2011
theGRIO REPORT - Cutting Medicaid as a cost-saving measure would overlook a large majority of blacks and Latinos with serious health needs, says a new report...
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Is middle-aged boxing healthy or harmful?
4:03 PM on 10/14/2011
theGRIO REPORT - While athleticism at their ages is impressive, both match ups raise the same question -- at what age do the health risks of boxing become too great?...
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Pancreatic cancer touches black community too
12:46 PM on 10/06/2011
theGRIO REPORT - Steve Jobs' death has instantaneously raised the public's awareness of pancreatic cancer...
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Lowering diabetes risk not all or nothing
6:45 PM on 09/05/2011
theGRIO REPORT - Lowering a person's risk of diabetes does not have to be all or nothing, based on new data out today...
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The US falls short on reducing infant deaths
8:21 AM on 09/01/2011
theGRIO REPORT - Black American babies fare worse than other groups -- over two times more likely than white babies to die....
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Is youth boxing worth the risks?
3:04 PM on 08/29/2011
OPINION - Youth boxing programs aim to teach children discipline, promote physical fitness and provide them with positive choices, especially in inner cities. But, those benefits do not outweigh the risks of brain injury...
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Disparities among black scientists: Do degrees matter?
5:33 PM on 08/19/2011
theGRIO REPORT - Regardless of achievement or education, black scientists are more likely to be rejected for medical research funding, according to a study out today...
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Bringing breast milk donation to the Motherland
12:00 PM on 08/17/2011
theGRIO REPORT - Africa's first human milk bank opened this month, providing donated breast milk to at-risk infants on the island of Cape Verde...
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'Black don't crack' but what does it lack?
12:03 PM on 08/16/2011
theGRIO REPORT - Melanin protects darker skin from premature aging and damage from UV rays, but its protection increases the risk of other diseases, according to research presented this month...
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TheGrio's 100: Alonzo Washington, real-life superhero creates black comic book characters
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Man fakes his own kidnapping to get money from family
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Basketball team taunted by crowd with racial slurs, banana suits
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BYU student video shows Black History Month ignorance
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Beyoncé L'Oreal ad controversy inspires black community backlash
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Slideshow: Mo' money, mo' problems! 20 celeb tax cheats
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The top 10 greatest black quarterbacks of all time (SLIDESHOW)
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The 10 most memorable presidential campaign themes (SLIDESHOW)
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Angelo Dundee dead: Legendary trainer for Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Leonard dies at 90
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Black stars shine at 2012 SAG Awards (SLIDESHOW)
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