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Regulation of counsellors and psychotherapists would protect patients | Letters

An independent commission has called for the profession to be regulated. Jacky Grainger is the chairperson of Irish Association of Humanistic andIntegrative Psychotherapy. She says personal therapy and supervised practice have been the foundation …

Nov 5, 2026

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The Guardian · Health

Give us this day our wholemeal bread | Brief letters

Nash's bakery in Blackbird Leys sells excellent wholemeal bread. Clare Addison Oxford does a weekly ‘bread run’ by bike or bus.

Nov 5, 2026

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The Guardian · Health

‘Revenge of the nerds’: US midterms deliver a win for science – and a rebuke of Maha

Democratic doctors and scientists won elections up and down the ballot. The wins come after years of cuts to US health and science infrastructure. Among the history-making lawmakers are Democratic Dr Abdul El-Sayed and …

Nov 5, 2026

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The Guardian · Health

Trump takes 500 actions to weaken cancer protections, new report says

Natural Resources Defense Council report shows how changes in federal rules will dramatically increase the public's exposure to carcinogens. The actions amount to a ‘pro-cancer’ agenda, the report states.

Nov 5, 2026

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BBC News · Health

Midwives concerned over possible baby unit closures

Royal College of Midwives concerned by reports two maternity units could close. NHS leaders say any move to concentrate services will be based on providing safer care. But RCM warns closing units could mean …

Nov 5, 2026

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The Guardian · Health

Art is good for your health? Allow me a quick eyeroll | Emma Brockes

Some now suggest a monthlydose of art can boost wellbeing. The last thing we need is another thing on our to-do lists. Art Fund, a national body, promotes access to the arts.

Nov 5, 2026

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The Guardian · Health

‘Ferritin face’: what you need to know about low iron - podcast

Social media is awash with claims iron deficiency can be identified in the mirror by dark circles, breaking hair and dry skin. But is ‘ferritin face’ real? Madeleine Finlay tells Ian Sample why so …

Nov 5, 2026

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BBC News · Health

Why a US-funded vaccine trial on babies was cancelled in Guinea-Bissau

Proposed trial of a hepatitis B vaccine in Guinea-Bissau cancelled. Trial planned to withhold vaccine recommended by WHO from half of participating newborns. Critics questioned ethics of withholding vaccine from some babies in one …

Nov 5, 2026

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BBC News · Health

The NHS is relying more on charities - and that might be creating problems for patients

Charity sector is big business in health, raising £1bn a year. NHS spends £2bn buying services from the not- for-profit and voluntary sector. But there are concerns about scale of charities' involvement. Critics say …

Nov 5, 2026

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The Guardian · Health

Swapping from dairy to plant-based milk, cheese and yoghurt ‘could lead to micronutrient deficiencies’

Young people and women at risk of iodine deficiency, study finds. Researchers call for vegan products to befortified with iodine in particular.

Nov 4, 2026

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The Guardian · Health

The best blenders in the US: for smoothies, frozen drinks and more

A blender can make a smoothie, a dip, a soup or even a frozen drink. We tested more than a dozen models from Vitamix, Breville and KitchenAid. The best overall blender was the Breville …

Nov 4, 2026

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BBC News · Health

Cocaine overtakes heroin as leading cause of drug deaths in England and Wales

Cocaine linked to one in five drug poisoning deaths in 2025. Charities blame increased purity and availability. 115 ketamine-linked deaths registered, twice as many as in 2024. Overall rate of drug deaths fell for …

Nov 4, 2026

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BBC News · Health

'Such terrible waste' as health trust buildings could cost an extra £20m

Problems at two Belfast health and social care Trust buildings could add £20m. New costs mean project will exceed £100m and is already tens of millions over budget.

Nov 4, 2026

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BBC News · Health

'Multi-cancer' blood tests coming to some GP surgeries soon

Tests look for proteins or DNA fragments that may signal cancer. Aim is to detect abdominal cancers, including liver and pancreatic cancer, sooner.

Nov 4, 2026

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BBC News · Health

Rural health board shake-up opposed as locals fight cuts to hospital beds

Powys Teaching Health Board wants to reduce inpatient beds from 146 to 90 or 60. Plans would see services concentrated in two or three community hospitals. GPs, politicians and communities are concerned about impact …

Nov 3, 2026

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BBC News · Health

I was told I was too young to have cancer

Beth Jenkins' cancer was initially missed after told she was "too young" to have the disease.

Nov 3, 2026

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BBC News · Health

No babies to be born at hospital from end of November

The plan to expand the maternity ward in Newry has been put on hold. The decision was made to allow more time to prepare for the new staff.

Nov 3, 2026

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BBC News · Health

I was told I was too young to have cancer - it had spread by the time I was diagnosed

The mother-of-two found a lump in her right breast. She was told it was likely to be post-natal depression. It was later found to be a cancerous tumour.

Nov 3, 2026

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USMLE · OFFICIAL

No change to Step 3 minimum passing standard

The USMLE program reviews the passing standard for each exam every three to four years. The review ensures that the standard aligns with the level of content mastery needed.

Nov 3, 2026

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NRMP · OFFICIAL

November 2026 Illuminator Newsletter

Shining a Light on Match News that Matters This issue of the Illuminator includes: 2027 Main Residency Match® News and Reminders Applicant Match History in the R3 system The Registration, Ranking, and Results® (R3®) …

Nov 2, 2026

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