Experts say AI platforms and wearables can track influenza cases and provide insights into outbreaks. Tools like FluWatch and Beacon aggregate data from social media, hospitals, and governments. While helpful, AI is not diagnostic—patients still need professional medical guidance.
The CFIA has temporarily banned pistachio imports from Iran following a salmonella outbreak affecting over 100 Canadians. Importers must prove products don’t originate from Iran, or shipments face testing or refusal. The ban remains until investigations ensure food safety.
One in 10 Canadian women live with endometriosis, often undiagnosed for years. Health Canada granted nearly $500,000 to improve physician education and ultrasound detection. Advocates like Katie Luciani stress earlier recognition is life-changing, while patients share stories of pain and infertility. Public awareness and better medical training aim to close gaps.
A U.S. mother is suing Microsoft, Roblox, Fortnite, and Minecraft creators, alleging addictive game design harms children. Her 9-year-old experiences withdrawal, aggression, and poor hygiene from excessive play. The lawsuit seeks over $75,000 in damages, sparking debate over responsibility for child safety in billion-dollar gaming industries.
As fall sets in, Ontario braces for rising COVID-19, flu, RSV, and measles cases. Experts stress vaccinations for high-risk groups and updated routine immunizations. Doctors recommend hand hygiene, masks in crowded areas, and staying home when sick to protect communities during the seasonal surge of respiratory illnesses.
Shelters across Canada report a sharp increase in seniors experiencing homelessness, often linked to fixed incomes, rising costs, and health needs. Many face homelessness for the first time after age 55, requiring specialized supports. Experts warn of “accelerated aging” and call for better housing and care solutions.
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