Most men should not be screened for prostate cancer, says UK expert body

Most men should not be screened for prostate cancer, says UK expert body

James GallagherHealth and science correspondent Getty Images A screening programme for prostate cancer for all men in the UK is not justified, according to a hugely influential group of experts. Instead they say only men with specific genetic mutations that lead to more aggressive tumours should be eligible. That would rule out black men who … Read more

Prostate cancer screening trial to recruit thousands of men

Prostate cancer screening trial to recruit thousands of men

Fergus WalshMedical Editor Getty A major prostate cancer screening trial aimed at finding the best way to detect the disease has been launched in the UK. The first letters have been sent out from GPs inviting men to join the study, the biggest of its kind in decades. The £42 million Transform trial is funded … Read more

Men being over-treated for prostate cancer, says charity

Men being over-treated for prostate cancer, says charity

The NHS is over-treating men for prostate cancer, a charity says, with around 5,000 a year undergoing treatment for cancers unlikely ever to cause harm. Around one in four prostate cancers are so slow growing that men can opt for regular monitoring rather than treatment, such as surgery and radiotherapy, which can cause side-effects such … Read more

Hidden impact of enlarged male breast on Indian men, why surgery is the only fix

Hidden impact of enlarged male breast on Indian men, why surgery is the only fix

For many Indian men, a health issue that rarely finds a voice in public conversations is gynecomastia, commonly referred to as “man boobs,” a condition that leads to the development of breast tissue in males. Though harmless in most cases, it can lead to deep psychological distress, especially when left unacknowledged. Gynecomastia is most common … Read more

Women forced to use toilets in front of men: Report on US detention centres

Women forced to use toilets in front of men: Report on US detention centres

A report has exposed the inhumane conditions faced by undocumented migrants and the degrading treatment of detainees at several US immigration facilities. Among the most alarming revelations is the treatment of female detainees at the Krome North Service Processing Centre in west Miami, where women were reportedly forced to use toilets in full view of … Read more

Paddy Pimblett: UFC star Paddy the Baddy on mental health – ‘Men are too proud but should speak to someone’

Paddy Pimblett: UFC star Paddy the Baddy on mental health – ‘Men are too proud but should speak to someone’

Content warning: Video contains discussion of suicide. UFC star Paddy Pimblett speaks with BBC Sport’s Sam Harris about dealing with mental health issues, and his supportive friendship with now-retired fighter Molly McCann. Visit www.bbc.co.uk/actionline for more information and help with issues raised in this video. READ MORE: Aspinall upgraded to undisputed UFC champion as Jones … Read more

Four men arrested for sexually assaulting minor girl in Erode

Four men arrested for sexually assaulting minor girl in Erode

Image used for representational purposes only | Photo Credit: B. Velankanni Raj Four men were arrested on Wednesday (May 7, 2025) on charges of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl in Erode. On May 2, A. Krishnan, 21, a resident of VVCR Nagar, allegedly took the minor girl to a secluded building and assaulted her, the … Read more