Topic: Health

We should parent with kindness, not violence

Organisations are calling for an all-out ban on smacking children, which is still legal in England despite being outlawed in Scotland and Wales

Yousra Samir Imran
Inquest finds Black Muslim woman died after missed opportunities in care

Ayaan Ali Waeys died of natural causes, coroner concludes, but says medics had chances to ‘change course of events’

Anita Mureithi
Afghan women medical students on their new lives in Scotland

One year ago, a group of 19 student doctors arrived in Edinburgh from Kabul. Here, they talk about their experiences and hopes for the future

Mariam Amini

Black Muslim woman’s death caused by missed pregnancy complication, inquest told

An inquest heard that Ayaan Ali Waeys, 35, should have been admitted to hospital with pre-eclampsia. Her family believe discrimination played a part
Support services for Muslims in the UK

Here’s a list of faith-sensitive helplines and community resources to reach out to in times of need
Still me, but much worse: what I learned from my time with a brick phone

I pictured myself gliding through life like a manic pixie dream girl. No Instagram, no WhatsApp groups. Alas, a new me did not emerge
7 tasty and healthy ideas for a halal lunchbox

Author of My Persian Kitchen Atoosa Sepehr and food content creator Safwaan Al-Khayr share nutritious, cost-effective recipes to take to school
Some blood pressure drugs may be more effective for certain ethnic groups — study

Researchers at King’s College London hope the findings lead to better personalised care
For our children to thrive, Britain must change its anti-play culture

There aren’t enough playgrounds for children in Britain, even though access to play has a fundamental influence on their development