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Ethnic minorities in England less likely to get breast cancer diagnosis from routine screening
People from minority ethnic backgrounds in England are up to a third less likely to receive breast cancer diagnoses through routine screening and more frequently diagnosed in emergency settings, new analysis shows.
Ferritin face: Can you really diagnose low iron from your looks?
Social media users claim visible signs like dark circles and pale skin indicate low iron levels, but doctors say appearance alone cannot diagnose iron deficiency and blood tests are necessary.
At risk Cumbrian in-person postpartum mums’ groups saved
A Cumbrian postpartum mental health support organization received £70,000 in grants, enabling it to maintain in-person peer support groups that faced closure due to funding constraints.
Do you know signs of a stroke? BE FAST are the words to remember
Sen. Chris Murphy suffered a stroke recently, highlighting the importance of recognizing warning signs using the BE FAST acronym to ensure rapid medical intervention and prevent brain damage.
Cocaine overtakes heroin as leading cause of drug deaths in England and Wales
Cocaine has overtaken heroin as the leading cause of drug deaths in England and Wales, linked to over one in five drug poisoning deaths in 2025, while ketamine deaths nearly doubled.
The NHS is relying more on charities – and that might be creating problems for patients
The NHS increasingly relies on charities to deliver frontline health services, raising questions about equity and whether this signals a system under strain or a positive public engagement model.
US-funded vaccine trial on babies cancelled in Guinea-Bissau after uproar
A US-funded trial to test hepatitis B vaccines on newborns in Guinea-Bissau has been cancelled following widespread criticism that the study was unethical and would have withheld a recommended vaccine from half of participants.
Midwives’ union warns over maternity unit plans in Norfolk
Norfolk’s Royal College of Midwives expresses concern over potential closure of two maternity units, warning that consolidating services could force women to travel unacceptable distances during labor.
Woman told she had cancer by NHS worker who inappropriately accessed her records
A woman received her cancer diagnosis from a hospital worker who improperly accessed her medical records, rather than from her consultant, prompting an apology from the NHS trust.
Burnham backs mandatory suicide prevention training for social workers after parent-carer Matilda Davis’s death
Andy Burnham backs mandatory suicide prevention training for social workers following the death of Matilda Davis, a parent-carer who died by suicide after meeting professionals untrained in suicide prevention.
Wellbeing support demand for cancer patients in Jersey grows
A cancer charity in Jersey reported that demand for wellbeing support has grown significantly over the past five years, with counselling sessions more than doubling and complementary therapy sessions increasing substantially.
How one family gave a critical boost to gene therapy research
A family’s fundraising effort helped enable gene therapy research for a rare childhood disease, leading to FDA approval of a new treatment called Fayuvi in September.
It’s ACA open enrollment time. Here are the changes for health insurance shoppers
ACA open enrollment for 2027 coverage begins November 1, with shoppers facing premium increases, stricter identity checks, and new restrictions on immigrant subsidies.
Top health takeaways from the midterm elections
Democrats gained control of both chambers of Congress in midterm elections, with victories in deep red states. Candidates running on health-focused agendas and science credentials saw strong results, signaling a rebuke of Republican health reform proposals.
Covid vaccine compensation scheme set for overhaul after Inquiry criticism
The UK government has committed to reforming the vaccine injury compensation scheme following recommendations from the Covid Inquiry, though campaigners seek clearer action timelines.
Australian researchers identify new subtype of depression linked to body clock disruptions
Australian researchers identified a new depression subtype called “circadian depression,” linked to body clock disruptions and affecting nearly a quarter of study participants, which shows poor response to standard antidepressants.
Weight loss in middle age can restore cardiovascular health, research suggests
Research indicates that losing just 5% of body weight during middle age can reduce inflammation, lower stroke risk, and restore cardiovascular health to levels seen in people who maintained healthy weight throughout life.
Consultant doctors in England to strike next month
Consultant doctors in England will stage a two-day strike beginning 25 November, providing only emergency care. The action stems from disputes over pay, working hours, and pensions following failed negotiations with the government.
Newry: Inpatient maternity services at Daisy Hill to be temporarily suspended
Inpatient maternity services at Daisy Hill hospital in Newry will be temporarily suspended from 23 November, with services consolidating to Craigavon hospital due to staff recruitment challenges.
Powys health board shake-up opposed as locals fight cuts to hospital beds
Powys Teaching Health Board proposes reducing community hospital inpatient beds from 146 to between 60 and 90, closing wards in multiple towns. The plans have faced strong opposition from residents and politicians in rural Wales.
‘Multi-cancer’ blood tests coming to some GP surgeries
NHS patients in approximately 200 English GP surgeries will participate in a trial testing blood tests designed to detect multiple types of cancer, particularly abdominal cancers, at earlier stages.
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