Recruiting male nurses for the NHS is still proving to be difficult. In 2017, more nurses left the profession than joined it. Early education that alters how we perceive gender roles in society can help challenge ingrained stereotypes that are putting men off becoming nurses.

Lingering stigmas around mental illness in China have meant that getting treatment has long been difficult, with this hurdle negatively impacting outcomes for those seeking help. Now, Wechat groups and digital communities are starting a wider conversation and increasing access to support.

After pharmacists were made available via FaceTime at some African-American barbershops, the men who had contact with them considerably improved their health. The project shows how offering treatment in a familiar environment can help people feel more comfortable seeking out the care they need.

A survey has found more men went meat- and dairy-free in January than in previous months. With men looking to be more health-conscious at the start of the year, Veganuary also coincided with Dry Jan – posing a challenge to double down on health concerns by giving up both booze and meat.