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Explain to parents why Vitamin K administration at birth is a safe and effective means of preventing neonatal bleeding conditions. More parents are saying no to the shot due to misinformation.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 12, 2026 Source:More parents are saying no to newborn vitamin K shots. Experts are concerned. Reference: The following patient handout synthesizes the information discussed across this conversation, covering the rationale for vitamin K at birth, sources of vitamin K, types and symptoms of vitamin K deficiency bleeding, and the outcomes…
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Large observational study finds correlation between prenatal cholesterol-disrupting meds and higher autism rates; causation not proven.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for April 21, 2026 Source:Millions of US birth records uncover an autism risk surge tied to common drugs taken during pregnancy Reference:Sterol pathway disruption in pregnancy: a link to autism
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Study estimates that millions of preterm births and thousands of infant deaths linked to plastic chemicals worldwide.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for April 8, 2026 Source:Millions of preterm births and thousands of infant deaths linked to plastic chemicals worldwide Reference:Preterm birth attributable to exposure to chemicals used in plastic materials: a global estimate
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The reason Vitamin K1 is given to newborns and why it has been a standard of care for over 65 years.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 26, 2026 Source:It’s not just vaccines: Parents are refusing other routine preventive care for newborns
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Babies given peanuts, fish, eggs early less likely to become allergic, study affirms
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 11, 2026 Source:Babies given peanuts, fish, eggs early less likely to become allergic, study affirms Reference:Risk Factors for the Development of Food Allergy in Infants and Children
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The Autism–Tylenol Pregnancy Question Finally Has a Clear Scientific Answer
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for January 23, 2026 Source:The Autism–Tylenol Pregnancy Question Finally Has a Clear Scientific Answer Reference:Prenatal paracetamol exposure and child neurodevelopment: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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3 children die from influenza A-related complications in Ottawa and eastern Ontario region
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 16, 2025 Source:3 children die from influenza A-related complications in Ottawa and eastern Ontario region Reference:Canadian respiratory virus surveillance report
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Likely many factors behind increase in ADHD medications in Ontario.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 12, 2025 Source:Dramatic rise in number of people going on ADHD medications in Ontario, with one group leading the sudden increase Reference:Population-Level Trends in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Medication Prescribing