Topic: Health
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To circumcise or not?
Despite being steeped in tradition and cultural identity, some parents are questioning whether their sons should undergo the procedure
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British Muslims and the battle against long Covid
The pandemic has had a disproportionate effect on working-class and ethnic minority communities in the UK. For some, its consequences show no sign of ever going away
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Hyphenated: Episode 19
This week, our panellists survey the UK political landscape as MPs return to parliament, and assess the legacy of the late Mohamed Al-Fayed . Plus, Faisal Ali talks to Muslim junior doctors about why they’re quitting the NHS.
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‘18 months of burn-out’: why junior doctors are leaving the NHS
For many Muslim families, medicine has been viewed as the pinnacle of professions, but underfunding, dwindling wages and overwork are driving record numbers away
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Rabiah Hussain Q&A: ‘I wanted to look at the emotional impact of language’
The writer talks about her new Royal Court play, and how growing up with British bhangra and qawwali influenced her work
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Dr Nighat Arif: ‘Women like me have never been seen in health books’
The popular television GP and social media star talks about publishing The Knowledge and why, when it comes to medical matters, all women need to be part of the conversation
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Habeeb Akande Q&A: ‘I’m trying to show people that Islam is a sex-positive religion’
The sex educator and author on combating misinformation and tackling taboos
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Is the education system failing young carers?
Thousands of children and young adults across the UK are responsible for looking after relatives and loved ones. Experts believe that schools and universities can do more to help them
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How to get fit in a multigenerational household
We are all bombarded with advice on how to lose weight and hone our bodies but, for some, family life presents particular challenges
