1+ day, 22+ hour ago   (298+ words) HAMPTON, Va. — Hampton University's nursing school has a new leader, marking a milestone moment for the university and others like it. Dr. Michael Jones is the first Black man to lead HU’s School of Nursing. He’s also only the second…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (1011+ words) No pain, no changes in urination, no fatigue – so what’s the problem? Turns out, for many Black men, the issue of prostate cancer can go well beyond what we consider ‘normal’ or ‘expected.’ In fact, research indicates a certain, uncomfortable…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (450+ words) Secaucus Mayor Mike Gonnelli and the Town Council honored Hudson Regional Heath’s university hospital for their 50th anniversary at yesterday’s meeting of the governing body. “For 50 years, Hudson Regional Health – Secaucus University Hospital has called Secaucus home. During this time, the…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (229+ words) Oskaloosa Herald Barb Anderson celebrates 55 years of service at Knoxville Hospital & Clinics. She began her employment at Collins Hospital in the Laboratory Department on September 7, 1971. Although she retired full-time in May 2018, she continues to stay invested and work as needed…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (1681+ words) BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The American Cancer Society recommends that African American men speak with their doctor at age 45 about whether prostate cancer screening is right for them. Men at even higher risk should have that discussion at age 40, especially those with…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (176+ words) Up to 10,000 men are expected to contribute to a study to improve early detection of prostate cancer. BEYOND-PSA, which has been launched by Prostate Cancer Research and Nuffield Health, will evaluate how the Stockholm3 blood-based risk assessment test can be integrated…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago   (938+ words) Jeremy Clarkson, Sir Stephen Fry and other top figures have called on the new health secretary to 'change the story on prostate cancer' and reverse the 'wrong' decision to restrict screening. Former prime ministers Lord David Cameron and Rishi Sunak…...

4+ day, 21+ hour ago   (308+ words) Black men face a disproportionate burden when it comes to prostate cancer, and updated guidelines are pushing back against a one-size-fits-all approach to screening. Here is why doctors and advocacy groups now say the starting age needs to move up....

4+ day, 23+ hour ago   (119+ words) The Independent Prostate cancer breakthrough as study reveals new way to improve screening - Scientists have identified eight distinct genetic footprints that account for around 85 per cent of prostate cancer cases. - The study evaluated tumour tissue samples from 959 men and was…...

5+ day, 4+ hour ago   (1203+ words) Beer, bubbles and Boone businesses come together for Beer Fest Black Bears climb into Mountaineer’s den for opening week game Meet the English department’s secret soup-ciety Annual Día Latino celebration hosts new salsa-making competition Mountaineers send Black Bears back into…...