CDC News

New report says nearly half of all black women have Genital Herpes

By theGrio

2:21 PM on 03/10/2010

The Center For Disease Control has released alarming new test results that claim 48% of Black women between ages 14 and 49 have herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2)...

CDC enlists celebs to launch social media fight against HIV/AIDS

By Donna M Owens

7:25 AM on 03/05/2010

African-Americans make up 12 percent of the U.S. population, but account for 46 percent of those living with HIV...

Ludacris, Foxx target black youth in social media push on HIV

By theGrio

7:48 AM on 03/04/2010

Actor Jamie Foxx and recording artist Chris "Ludacris" Bridges today join the ranks of celebrities who have lent their popularity to push HIV prevention as part of a social media effort targeting young African Americans...

Getting tested could be the wake-up call that saves your life

By Willis Edwards

6:30 AM on 12/01/2009

OPINION - The earlier you know your status, whether you are positive or negative, the more effective actions you can take. No matter what you may have heard...

Focus on teenage pregnancy distracts from dangerous STIs

By Kat Noel

9:00 AM on 11/19/2009

OPINION - The idea that unexpected pregnancy is the worst conceivable result of unprotected sex sends youth the message that they've managed to play with fire unscathed.

Hip Hop Doc dispenses advice on swine flu

By Rani G Whitfield

7:58 AM on 10/12/2009

OPINION - Despite the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's consistent efforts to educate the community on the importance of the flu and its safety, there are still many who are hesitant to take the vaccine once available...

Black Americans most obese group

By theGrio via AP

2:25 PM on 07/16/2009

Nearly 36 percent of black Americans are obese -- much more than other major racial or ethnic groups -- and that gap exists in most states, a new federal study finds. About 29 percent of Hispanics and 24 percent of whites are obese, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported. Racial differences in obesity rates...

'All black people' asked to leave Wal-Mart

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, NJ (AP) - On Sunday evening at the store, a male voice calmly announced: "Attention Wal-Mart customers: All black people leave the store now."...