Black health

Diabetes: reduce your risk of getting it

Some communities have a higher chance of developing diabetes. Find out how to reduce your risk.

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Diabetes can seriously damage your health if not treated properly. In this video an expert talks about managing the condition.

Sickle cell anaemia

Pamela, 18, talks about her life with sickle cell anaemia, including dealing with a sickle cell crisis.

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Darcus Howe: 'My battle with prostate cancer'

Darcus Howe discusses how prostate cancer is an illness that affects many African-Caribbean men.

High blood pressure and stroke: reduce your risk

The risk of high blood pressure and stroke in the African Caribbean community, and how to cut your risk.

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'How diabetes affects my daily life'

Brian Hunte, 67, explains how he manages his diabetes by eating healthily and taking insulin.

Prostate cancer

Men of African origin are three times more likely to get prostate cancer than white men. Be aware of the symptoms.

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Skin-lightening risks

Many non-prescription skin-lightening creams contain illegal and damaging ingredients.