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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...

Moms: Taking charge of your health, a head-to-toe guide

By Dr. Tyeese Gaines

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...

Ask the White House about minority health

By Dr. Tyeese Gaines

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...

'Choking game': Dangerous past time, black youth participating more

By Dr. Tyeese Gaines

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...

Vanity Wonder: Exotic dancer sheds light on black market butt injections

By Dr. Tyeese Gaines

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',,,

Are Rick Ross' seizures from sleep deprivation?

By Dr. Tyeese Gaines

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...

Ohio DMV video increases organ donation

By Dr. Tyeese Gaines

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...

Trayvon Martin case: Grieving a tragic death in the spotlight

By Dr. Tyeese Gaines

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...

Mentoring helps diabetic vets more than financial incentives

By Dr. Tyeese Gaines

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...

Mental health benefits for vets returning to workforce a mixed bag

By Dr. Tyeese Gaines

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...

Access to more fruits and veggies for food stamp customers

By Dr. Tyeese Gaines

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...

Fatty diets may affect sperm count, study says

By Dr. Tyeese Gaines

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...

No women are exempt from HIV/AIDS

By Dr. Tyeese Gaines

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...

Younger diabetes diagnoses may mean earlier strokes

By Dr. Tyeese Gaines

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...

Black youth most affected by teen dating violence

By Dr. Tyeese Gaines

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...

Black filmmaker debunks America's 'obesity crisis'

By Dr. Tyeese Gaines

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...

Paula Deen and southern cooking: Lesson learned

By Dr. Tyeese Gaines

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?...

Martin Luther King Day: How to tell your kids about the death of MLK

By Dr. Tyeese Gaines

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...

Nicotine may help memory in elderly non-smokers

By Dr. Tyeese Gaines

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...

Ryan Clark sidelined by sickle cell trait: Steelers' safety becomes face of illness

By Dr. Tyeese Gaines

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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