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Black cardiac arrest victims receive CPR less
5:31 PM on 05/11/2012
theGRIO REPORT - Black cardiac arrest victims whose hearts stop outside of the hospital are less likely to receive CPR or shocks to the heart from bystanders, according to new research presented today...
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Moms: Taking charge of your health, a head-to-toe guide
12:00 PM on 05/07/2012
theGRIO REPORT - Moms routinely juggle long lists of to-dos from all facets of their lives except the most important: themselves. Mom should take one or two days at a set time each year and line up appointments to keep her healthy...
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Ask the White House about minority health
2:30 PM on 04/23/2012
theGRIO REPORT - Send us the minority health-related questions you want Dr. Ty to ask the White House! Tweet your questions to @theGrio with the hashtag #MinorityHealth or email askdoctorty@gmail.com...
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'Choking game': Dangerous past time, black youth participating more
3:44 PM on 04/16/2012
theGRIO REPORT - The 'choking game' involves decreasing the amount of oxygen to the brain, leading to a sensation which some describe as floaty, tingling, or a euphoric high...
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Vanity Wonder: Exotic dancer sheds light on black market butt injections
3:26 PM on 04/12/2012
theGRIO Q&A - With stories of black market butt injections making recent headline, 30-year-old exotic dancer and author Vanity Wonder spoke with theGrio about her experiences with 'butt shots',,,
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Are Rick Ross' seizures from sleep deprivation?
12:45 PM on 04/11/2012
theGRIO REPORT - In order for lack of sleep to lead to seizures, Rick Ross would have to have an underlying seizure disorder like epilepsy...
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Ohio DMV video increases organ donation
6:25 PM on 04/03/2012
theGRIO REPORT - An iPod video addressing concerns about organ donation increased the number of African-Americans who registered as donors...
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Trayvon Martin case: Grieving a tragic death in the spotlight
5:17 PM on 03/30/2012
theGRIO REPORT - Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble, professor of psychiatry at Georgetown University Medical Center, says dealing with high-profile tragedy can sometimes delay the normal process of grief...
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Mentoring helps diabetic vets more than financial incentives
6:04 PM on 03/27/2012
theGRIO REPORT - Talking on a regular basis with other diabetics helped a group of black veterans improve their poorly-controlled sugar levels...
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Mental health benefits for vets returning to workforce a mixed bag
2:10 PM on 03/26/2012
theGRIO REPORT - Quickly welcoming veterans back into the workforce may not just help them financially, but their well-being as well, says psychiatrist Dr. Harry Croft...
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Access to more fruits and veggies for food stamp customers
4:46 PM on 03/15/2012
theGRIO REPORT - With recent light shed on 'food deserts' -- or neighborhoods without access to quality healthy foods -- a new initiative shows that partnering with local farmers can help both sides of the deal...
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Fatty diets may affect sperm count, study says
12:13 PM on 03/14/2012
theGRIO REPORT - Of all the bad things that come from eating fatty foods -- heart attacks, strokes, high cholesterol or obesity -- researchers have found yet another: it can decrease a man's ability to have children...
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No women are exempt from HIV/AIDS
1:24 PM on 03/12/2012
theGRIO REPORT - One in 32 black women are at risk of being diagnosed with HIV in their lifetime, compared to one in 106 for Hispanic women and 1 in 526 for white women...
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Younger diabetes diagnoses may mean earlier strokes
5:54 PM on 03/01/2012
theGRIO REPORT - The risk of having a stroke increases every year a person has diabetes, according to a new study, which poses special risks for adolescents...
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Black youth most affected by teen dating violence
1:06 PM on 02/29/2012
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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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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Trayvon Martin gun range targets sell out in Florida
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Congress cuts Justice Department budget in retaliation for 'Fast and Furious'
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Everyday moms balance exercise with busy lives
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Stevie Wonder's nephew attempts to blackmail him claiming 'incest'
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Trayvon Martin's mother, Sybrina Fulton, releases Mother's Day video message
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Slideshow: 10 things the Bible bans that most people ignore
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Michelle Obama honors military mothers, wives
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Black America captured in photographs of 1970s 'Harlem, U.S.A' (SLIDESHOW)
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What were they thinking? Fashion misses at the Met Costume Institute Gala
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Beyoncé creates buzz with body-revealing gown at Met Costume Institute Gala
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'50 Shades of Grey' craze: Hot novel explores dominance and submission in modern relationships
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Black pastor makes the case for gay marriage: 'With liberty and justice for all'
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Queen Latifah comes out for gay pride: Why her symbolic gesture speaks volumes
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Bristol Palin's anti-Obama blog post belongs in 'The Onion'
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Colin Powell can't give himself a pass on Iraq war
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