Section: Health
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No, a doctor didn’t get struck off for asking a woman to remove her niqab
Dr Keith Wolverson’s case has triggered outrage in the rightwing media. But the tribunal that banned him from practising paints a different picture
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Here’s what experts say should be in midwives’ new anti-racism training
Black and Asian women and babies are more likely to die during delivery. The Nursing and Midwifery Council hopes to change that
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Young Muslims often don’t seek mental health support. A report found out why
Thinktank Equi found 44% of Muslim youngsters who had accessed help with mental health might have done so sooner had they felt services understood their faith
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Hundreds of Muslim healthcare professionals to gather in Glasgow
The annual British Islamic Medical Association conference will see medics discuss topics such as Muslim women’s experiences in maternity services
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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
