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an hour ago
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Nurses group hopes premiers' new sense of unity will lead to labour mobility
OTTAWA — The Canadian Nurses Association says it hopes the new "united Team Canada" approach at the Council of the Federation will lead to harmonization of nurses' licences across the country. The association was among a number of health-care advocacy groups at the recent annual meeting of Canada's premiers. While health care tends to take centre stage when the premiers meet, this year's gathering with Prime Minister Mark Carney was dominated by discussion of U.S. President Donald Trump's global trade war. The nurses association and the Canadian Medical Association have long urged the provinces and territories to ensure licences for doctors and nurses are recognized across the country. In a statement at the end of their meeting on Wednesday, the premiers said they will work on improving labour mobility where appropriate. But Katherine Fierlbeck, a Dalhousie University political scientist who focuses on health policy, says the provinces have been happy to poach one another's health workers, and that might make them reluctant to make it easier for people to move. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 25, 2025. Sarah Ritchie, The Canadian Press
Yahoo
an hour ago
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- Yahoo
Doctors, Nurses, And Other Medical Professionals: Tell Us The "Health Things" You Would Never Do
There are so many trends and health advice online that making the right lifestyle choices for yourself can be extremely tricky. So, it's time to settle some misconceptions once and for all. Related: Doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals: What are some common or popular health habits you would never do? Related: Maybe you see sooo many people thinking they should try restrictive diets, like a juice cleanse or extreme detox, but you'd NEVER try it and can share your warning about them. Perhaps you've seen sooo many people add supplements to their routine without even checking with a doctor, and there are certain types of supplements you'd stay far away from, or are simply unnecessary if you eat a balanced diet. Related: Maybe you've seen far too many people think they only need sunscreen in the summer, but you never skip SPF — no matter the season — and can reveal why it's essential year-round. Or perhaps you would never do an excessive workout routine without rest days (even though it might look healthy), and you can share how to stay active while listening to your body. Related: Doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals: In the comments, tell us the health things you'd never do — and be sure to explain why. (Bonus points if you include what you'd do instead!) Or, if you prefer to remain anonymous, you can use the form below. Your response could be featured in an upcoming BuzzFeed Community post. Also in Community: Also in Community: Also in Community: Solve the daily Crossword
Daily Mail
2 hours ago
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- Daily Mail
BORIS JOHNSON: I've just had private healthcare and here's why I'm not ashamed to admit it
This is the column I was almost too embarrassed to write: I woke up this morning in the wrong bed – the wrong hospital bed, that is. As I came to the surface, I felt suddenly ecstatic. All that pain was gone. My temperature was back to normal. I had the blood pressure of a 20-year-old. I had undergone a routine procedure to solve a routine problem (kidney stone, agony – avoid!), and since it had plainly been a total success I was bursting with gratitude to the doctors, nurses, staff, anyone involved in restoring me to health.
The Guardian
4 hours ago
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- The Guardian
‘It's falling apart around my ears': a resident doctor on why he is striking
I think it's fair to say that since 2019 it's been a difficult time in the medical profession. Before Covid hit, we were already having reports of mass burnouts, there was already low staffing, people already leaving for Australia. Covid then obviously had a significant impact on everyone, not just doctors – nurses, healthcare workers, and patients. Most of all, after that, we've then had the issues of the pay erosion since 2008, and low staffing, as people know that they can get better terms, conditions and pay in other countries. So in terms of my day-to-day life, I am seeing the impact an NHS, which hasn't kept its staff and hasn't supported its staff, is having an impact on patients every day. I can make a big difference, but I'm in a system that hasn't supported its doctors or nurses or healthcare workers for years, and now it's falling apart around my ears, so my day-to-day life is disheartening, I think would be the nicest way to put it. If I see somebody and I know that they have an issue that might be solved, I have to tell them they're going to have to live with it for 18 months because we haven't trained enough people to even get the waiting lists down. This month, I'm paying £462 for the GMC [General Medical Council], which is the regulator, my exams cost £500 a pop. Some people's exams cost way more, just to stay in training and keep going. And there have been times where it's been difficult to afford it. The F1s [first year doctors] are the ones who are in the most financial issue, because they've just finished medical school, where they will have accrued up to or and above £100,000 in debt. They are then working the first month and they get paid right at the end of it, so they are in dire straits financially at that point, and for that first year, they're only paid £18.62 an hour. I know F1s who are having to take out loans in order to cover their rent. I'm here because the government had the possibility of negotiating. They had the chance to make my life better, and they just keep kicking the can down the road, and at some point everyone needs to stand up and say: 'No, you were elected to make our lives better. You were elected to make everyone's lives better in this country.' And all that's happened is a stagnation. I feel now that the only way to get them to listen is to strike.' Dr Brocha Goode, 30, is a GP trainee in Wigan, Greater Manchester. He graduated from the University of Manchester medical school in 2019
Yahoo
5 hours ago
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- Yahoo
13 "Bad" Everyday Habits That Are Seriously Harming Your Health, Straight From Medical Professionals
We recently wrote an article where doctors, nurses, and other medical workers revealed the "bad" habits people don't realize that can seriously harm their health. In the comments, even more health professionals shared things people downplay allll the time that are actually detrimental. Here's what they had to say: Note: Some responses were pulled from this Reddit thread by u/prettiestburner. 1."Poor contact lens hygiene, including wearing your contacts to sleep or past their change date. I've seen so many eye infections lead to permanent scarring and vision loss. Also, never share contact lenses." —Anonymous, 37, Texas Related: 2."Not wearing earplugs to concerts. You should do it ALL THE TIME." —angiebrucewayneb 3."Excess caffeine, like five cups a day. Coffees are overly treated with pesticides. Excess coffee disturbs sleep. If you're older, switch to decaf and just one cup a day." —laughingpear48 4."Please wear a helmet!!! When riding a bike, scooter, skateboard, or ATV. It's important to protect your brain!" —messyorc22 Related: 5."Dentist here. STOP SMOKING. Smoking leads to bad oral health and mouth cancers. Bad oral health can lead to blood infections, endocarditis, cardiovascular disease, pneumonia, pregnancy complications, etc. Just stop smoking. And yes, that includes the green stuff." —Dentina 6."Alcohol will always be bad for you, even in moderation. The studies that claimed benefits from moderate drinking did not adjust for those with comorbid issues that already existed (those who didn't drink who smoked and then developed a stroke or heart disease weren't considered or 'adjusted' for to have a more plausible and valid study)." "It's cool we get to choose, and I wouldn't want it any other way, but at least know what you're choosing." —voiceofdecent 7."Drinking even moderate amounts of alcohol while regularly taking Tylenol or products with Tylenol in them is extremely dangerous to your liver. I've known two people who almost died because of this; they had no idea how dangerous it was." —da23v8id34 Related: 8."Obesity and lack of exercise — even think about joints, knees, and hips. Think of fractures. Sleep apnea. High blood pressure. Think about how it feels for your heart to work hard to pull all that extra weight around your middle. And no, it's not the same for muscular people, who don't lug around 200 extra pounds around their waist everywhere they go. Without exercise ... your body gets grossly de-conditioned." —Anonymous, 35, Belgium 9."Orthopaedic surgeon here. Ignoring T2DM (Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus) or smoking. Poorly controlled diabetes is one hell of a way to go. I've lopped off more feet/legs than I can count secondary to diabetic foot wounds gone awry. Smoking negatively impacts tissues and healing. Obesity up there, too. Every surgical and medication condition is made worse by obesity." —johnnyscans 10."Carcinogenic activities, like sunbathing." —noobREDUX 11."I work in healthcare. [Inactivity is harmful.] If you can, walk more. The walk to and from your car, around the house, or around Publix is not enough. Every now and then, you need to get up and actually walk. You have 15 minutes to scroll TikTok — you have 15 minutes to walk." —marilern1987 12."Occupational inhalation hazards — such as those encountered in mining, shipbreaking (asbestos exposure), and construction — can lead to serious health conditions including mesothelioma and pneumoconiosis." —noobREDUX Related: And finally... 13."Not wearing your seatbelt properly. Make sure it's over your pelvic bone. Too many people show up after an accident with internal injuries due to improper placement." —Anonymous, 71, Canada Note: Some submissions have been edited for length and/or clarity. Fellow doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals, what are some other "bad" habits that people may not realize are incredibly harmful to their health? Tell us in the comments, or if you prefer to remain anonymous, you can use the form below. Also in Goodful: Also in Goodful: Also in Goodful: Solve the daily Crossword
