Simone Boseman calls for colon cancer awareness at NAACP award show
In an emotional speech at this year’s NAACP Image Awards, Simone Boseman, the wife of the late Black…
Health & Wellbeing
176 posts
5 things that can actually cause blood clots and how best to avoid them
With the recent reports and subsequent debunking of claims that a COVID-19 vaccine increases the risk of blood…
Black women have lowest chances of having a baby through IVF: new report
A new report has highlighted the inequalities minority ethnic women experience during fertility treatment and IVF with Black…
Menopause Whilst Black: No Black women should have to navigate it alone
If you are a Black woman and menopausal, chances are you are winging it when it comes to…
Everything you wanted to know about heart attacks in women – answered
Did you know that coronary heart disease kills twice as many women each year as breast cancer? When…
All your questions about the COVID-19 vaccine answered at the ACLT Webinar
Hundreds of people attended the African Caribbean Leukaemia Trust (ACLT) virtual webinar, ‘Black People: Let’s Talk about COVID-19…
After months of missed smear tests, at-home DIY smear tests are on the way
Let’s admit, cervical screenings (smear tests) are not a celebratory event in the diary, but they are an…
Ciara opens up about post-baby weight, self-love and self-empowerment
Mum of three and international superstar Ciara shares some wise words on loving yourself, appreciating life and being…
Do THIS to increase Covid-19 vaccine in Black communities, says expert
With widespread Covid-19 hesitancy within Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, this expert spells out exactly what needs…
Damon’s eight-minute, at home workout for mind and body and spirit
If you’re working towards an ideal weight goal, want to feel more active or are simply looking for…
Five things you need to know before you exercise again post-COVID-19
‘When can I exercise again after my positive COVID symptoms?’ This guide tells you everything you need to…
NHS and Police appeal to the public to Stay At Home as COVID cases rise
New NHS infographic film presses home the vital message – “Stay Home” as highly contagious Covid-19 variant spreads…
Follow the ‘Better Health’ campaign for a healthier 2021 says obesity expert
Better Health: New public health campaign targets the Black community after figures show more than 70% of Black…
Dr Zoe on myths, rumours and essential facts about the COVID-19 vaccines
Dr Zoe Williams takes time out of her busy schedule to dispel some of the most common rumours…
Why we should all be eating ‘seaweed’ – the hero superfood of 2021
Versatile, tasty and fast becoming a store cupboard staple, the humble seaweed is hotly tipped to become the…