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Find out about the conditions that are more common among Africans and African Caribbeans, how to reduce your risk and where you can get information and treatment.
Some communities have a higher chance of developing diabetes. Find out how to reduce your risk.
Brian Hunte, 67, explains how he manages type 1 diabetes by changing his diet and taking insulin.
Pamela, 18, talks about her life with sickle cell anaemia, including dealing with a sickle cell crisis.
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British athlete Jeanette Kwakye on how it felt to compete in the 100m Olympic final in Beijing, and training for 2012.
The risk of high blood pressure and stroke in the African Caribbean community, and how to cut your risk.
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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The harmful effects of non-prescription skin-lightening creams. Many contain illegal and damaging ingredients.
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