Prostate Cancer
New trial for the best way to screen for prostate cancer
Prostate Cancer UK are funding a screening trial to improve how prostate cancer is diagnosed save lives of many men.
May 2, 2024
Prostate Cancer UK are funding a screening trial to improve how prostate cancer is diagnosed save lives of many men.
The latest data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows that there has been a big drop in the number of heterosexual Black men
Gonorrhoea infections are increasing in the UK, especially in men. There is evidence that there are changes in the type of sex people are having
We discuss homophobia in the Black community, racism and media – how things have been evolving over time and what needs to be done now.
Public Health England guidance to improve the sexual health and well-being among Black Caribbean communities in England
I thought it might be the effects of overindulgence with food over Christmas and New Year. I needed surgery and I have a stoma story to tell.
What stands in the way of basic care for many black men to have a good quality of life and also thrive instead of just survive?
There is a vast body of robust research which identifies racism as key to generating and reinforcing longstanding health inequity.
BLAM UK ( Black Learning Achievement and mental Health) is offering free, men-only racial wellness group therapy workshops in April.
This week, (1-7 Feb 2021), is National HIV Testing Week in England, an annual reminder to get tested for HIV. Find out why it matters.
BAMEStream is offering FREE Covid-19 bereavement support to people from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic (BAME) communities.
Since the start of the lockdowns due to Covid-19, we’ve been flooded with calls to learn new things. Vaccine hesitancy is the subject.
How accurate are sleep trackers, and is it beneficial for our health to know how we sleep? Find how they might affect your health.
Which would you rather have: a healthy father or a good father? Studies suggest men often choose being a good father over being healthy
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) will pilot a Patient and Carer Race Equality Framework approach to delivering mental health services.
Exercising more is one of the most common new year resolutions people make. But more than a quarter of people fail to keep their resolutions,
For many of us, all we can think of is how we can get through another lockdown. Here are some tips.
What are the explanations for persistent patterns of racial inequalities in mental health and what needs to be done?
Black people have a long history of poor medical treatment – no wonder many are hesitant to take COVID vaccines As the second wave of
Mark Toshner, University of Cambridge I’m a clinical trials geek. I keep hearing people talk about the seven to ten years it takes to make
Today is the start of this year’s edition of National Grief Awareness Week, which is led by The Good Grief Trust. The aim of the
An innovative business is using a barbershop app that’s been championed by researchers as a way to improve the health of Black men. FLEDGLING ENTREPRENEUR Andrew
In these tough times, podcasts can be a good way to relax, get to view the world in a different way or be inspired. Good for offscreen time!
Amazon Prime will this week launch a documentary by Bath Rugby player, Beno Obano. The launch will coincide with the Autumn Nations Cup. Everybody’s Game
Eric Douglin raises awareness of the importance of organ donation. He shares his personal story on how receiving a kidney has impacted his life. In
We have come a long way as a society from ‘Negro History Week’, established by Carter G. Woodson in 1926 at the height of the
Most men will experience erectile dysfunction at some point in their lives, it is completely normal. Yet it can be difficult to talk about or
The Commission for Equality in Mental Health has published its final report, ‘Mental Health for all?’, on what needs to be done to address inequalities
According to Public Health England, Black males are one of the groups more affected by COVID-19. 649 out of every 100,000 Black males have been
Black African men face the highest levels of late diagnosis of HIV in the UK. Late diagnosis results in poorer health outcomes so Black African
There are many stories and statistics showing the negative experiences Black, Asian & other ethnic minority patients, doctors & nurses have with the NHS. These
Black men are twice more likely to get prostate cancer than other men in the UK. With prostate cancer often not having any symptoms, it is important that we know our risk factors and get checked at the recommended times.
Public Health England’s stats on sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in England for 2018 show that Black people continue to be disproportionately affected by poor sexual
