Section: Health
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Endometriosis Action Month: what you need to know and how to get involved
The condition affects one in 10 women, yet is still widely misunderstood and underdiagnosed
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Engagement with faith groups on public health is too limited, doctors warn
Study in British Medical Journal says health chiefs should work on building longer-term links — as Ramadan glaucoma campaign shows how it can work
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‘He couldn’t breathe’: toddler’s ordeal shows reality of NHS waiting lists
Families who languished on NHS waiting lists for eye treatment and paediatric care for months urge ministers to move faster to clear the backlog
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Tens of thousands of people die each year after waiting too long for NHS care
Data reveals 28,908 patients died in 2024/25 after waiting more than 18 weeks — while Asian British children are overrepresented on paediatric wait lists
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How IV drip trend targets women of colour with ‘skin lightening’ claims
IV glutathione drips are booming on UK high streets. But behind vague promises of ‘radiance’ and ‘wellness’ lies a more sinister marketing tactic
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Campaigners push for permanent sickle cell day unit after centre’s closure
Emergency treatment centre attached to Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel closed in January despite a 42,000-strong petition to save it
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Pioneering Syrian-German PTSD doctor seeks permission to enter Gaza
Malek Bajbouj was asked by the German government to help rebuild Syria’s healthcare system. Now he hopes to bring his techniques to Palestine
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‘Forwarded many times’: the false health hacks shared through family WhatsApp groups
From group chats sharing holistic ‘cures’ to medical myths, why are minority communities disproportionately affected by health misinformation?
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British Islamic Medical Association celebrates Muslim healthcare heroes
Winners at BIMA’s inaugural awards included a doctor whose cancer classes help Black women spot signs of the disease
