Early Peanut Butter Feeding Reduces Allergy Risk
Starting peanut consumption in infancy, as early as four months, reduces peanut allergy risk by 71%. This long-term protection aligns with Israeli practices, showing early exposure prevents allergies. New evidence contradicts past recommendations, urging early introduction to prevent peanut allergies, impacting millions of children.
CHEO Develops AI to Detect Undiagnosed Rare Genetic Disorders in Children
Researchers at the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario have created the first AI algorithm, ThinkRare, to identify undiagnosed rare genetic disorders in children. Analyzing 260,000 patient records over a decade revealed 15 likely undiagnosed cases, speeding up diagnosis and potentially averting years of misdirected treatment.
Stay Safe from West Nile Virus: Public Health Sudbury & Districts Alert
Public Health Sudbury & Districts warns about the risk of West Nile virus, urging protection against mosquito bites. Symptoms vary from none to severe, including fever and paralysis, and can be fatal in extreme cases. Past seasons have seen infected mosquitoes and human cases in the area.
Stay Safe During Wildfire Season: Monitor Air Quality
As wildfire season approaches, Environment and Climate Change Canada urges everyone to stay informed about air pollution levels by checking the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI). This tool helps you understand the air quality in your area on a scale from 1 to 10+, with 1-3 indicating low risk, 4-6 moderate, 7-10 high, and above 10 very high risk.
First Measles Death in Over a Decade Strikes Ontario, Exposing Public Health Risks
Ontario health officials reported the province's first measles-related child fatality in over ten years, emphasizing the critical need for high vaccination rates. An unvaccinated child under five succumbed to the disease, highlighting its ongoing threat, as noted by epidemiologist Dr. Christopher Labos.
Ontario's Secret Projection: Shortage of 33,200 Nurses, 50,853 PSWs by 2032
Ontario government withheld projections of nursing and PSW shortages, only revealed after an FOI request. Unions weren't surprised, criticizing the government's secrecy and lack of action to address the workforce crisis. Government's reluctance to disclose hints at a failure to prioritize healthcare staffing issues.