1-Minute Healthcare News Today—April 6, 2023

Climate change is causing mosquito-borne arboviruses - dengue, chikungunya, and Zika - to spread into new areas, causing the world to face new crises, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned this week. Read here.

Medical students' interest in becoming family doctors is declining. According to the Alberta Medical Association, years of underfunding and uncertainty have strained primary care and created a disincentive for physicians looking for a place to train. Continue reading here.

Meanwhile, doctors warn patients not to use ChatGPT for medical advice after a study found it made up health data when asked about cancer. The AI chatbot incorrectly answered one out of every ten questions about breast cancer screening and used fake journal articles to back up its claims in some cases.

Toronto Public Hospital observes STI Awareness Week from Sunday, April 9, to Saturday, April 15. This annual campaign promotes sexually transmitted infections (STIs) awareness and resources to improve sexual health. Learn more here.

Lastly, according to a recent study, young children whose parents are 'hostile' to them are more likely to develop mental health problems than their peers. This includes frequent harsh discipline, which could be physical or psychological. Read here.