The Dose

4.7 (837)
HEALTH & FITNESS
UPDATED WEEKLY

A weekly look at the health news that matters to you. Dr. Brian Goldman brings you the best science from top experts in plain language. He cuts through the BS and confusion to give you a dose of smart advice that you won’t find anywhere else. New episodes every Thursday.

6 DAYS AGO

How does black plastic affect my health?

You may have heard you should throw out your black plastic kitchen utensils. That’s because it could be leaching harmful chemicals into our food. Tizazu Mekonnen, a professor of chemical engineering and Canada Research Chair in sustainable multiphase polymers, explains how black plastic in our home can be harmful to our health, and offers safer alternatives we can use. For transcripts of The Dose, please visit: lnk.to/dose-transcripts. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. For more episodes of this podcast, click this link.

21 min
NOV 14

What do I need to know about walking pneumonia?

Doctors across Canada say they're seeing a spike in cases of walking pneumonia. It's a milder form of pneumonia that doesn't often lead to hospitalization, but can still lead to serious issues like meningitis and encephalitis. Dr. Caroline Quach, a microbiologist and pediatric infectious diseases specialist, explains what could be fuelling cases and how to protect against infection. For transcripts of The Dose, please visit: lnk.to/dose-transcripts. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. For more episodes of this podcast, click this link.

22 min
NOV 7

How can women have better sex?

Sex isn't always easy to talk about. And for women who have difficulties with orgasm and libido, it can be complicated if they haven't learned much about their genitals, or explored what turns them on. Lori Brotto, a professor and Canada Research Chair in women's sexual health at the University of British Columbia, says better sex starts with education and communication. For transcripts of The Dose, please visit: lnk.to/dose-transcripts. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. For more episodes of this podcast, click this link.

26 min
OCT 31

How can I protect myself from prostate cancer?

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among Canadian men, with an estimated one in eight men expected to be diagnosed during their lifetime. John Lewis, a prostate cancer researcher and University of Alberta oncology professor, says better screening tools will help detect the disease more effectively in men. For transcripts of The Dose, please visit: lnk.to/dose-transcripts. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. For more episodes of this podcast, click this link.

21 min
OCT 24

What can I do to reduce my risk of breast cancer?

While breast self-exams haven't been shown to reduce breast cancer mortality, Dr. Mojola Omole — a general surgeon, breast surgical oncologist and president of the Black Physicians' Association of Ontario — says women should still perform self-exams to know what is normal, and when to seek care. For transcripts of The Dose, please visit: lnk.to/dose-transcripts. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. For more episodes of this podcast, click this link.

20 min
OCT 17

What do I need to know about rabies?

Human cases of rabies are not common in Canada, but experts say people still need to be cautious and avoid infection. Dr. Isaac Bogoch, an infectious diseases specialist at Toronto General Hospital and Dr. Scott Weese, a professor and veterinary internal medicine specialist at the Ontario Veterinary College, explain everything you need to know about rabies from the human, and the animal side. For transcripts of The Dose, please visit: lnk.to/dose-transcripts. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. For more episodes of this podcast, click this link.

29 min
OCT 10

I'm an adult! Why do I have acne?

While most people think of acne as a skin condition for adolescents, it can also develop in adults. Dr. Kerri Purdy, head of dermatology at Dalhousie University, explains some of the risk factors for acne (genes and hormones, not necessarily diet) as well as the latest treatments. For transcripts of The Dose, please visit: lnk.to/dose-transcripts. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. For more episodes of this podcast, click this link.

23 min
OCT 3

Which vaccines do I need this fall?

It's fall respiratory illness season and experts are once again urging Canadians to get vaccinated. Dr. Susy Hota, division head of infectious diseases at the University Health Network and Sinai Health in Toronto, breaks down the latest vaccines and treatments for influenza, COVID-19 and RSV, while also talking about how everyone can stay safe this season. For transcripts of The Dose, please visit: lnk.to/dose-transcripts. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. For more episodes of this podcast, click this link. Correction: A previous version of this episode said that Ontario is paying for every senior to receive an RSV vaccine. Ontario is only paying for high-risk seniors.

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Introducing The Dose (Trailer)

Introducing The Dose with Dr. Brian Goldman. It's a deep dive into the health questions you want answered. Every week, the team behind White Coat, Black Art will bring you the top experts and the latest evidence to help you stay healthy. The Dose will cut through the confusion around health news. Why ask Google, when you can ask Goldman? Coming to your podcast feed starting February 20th.

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Pathways to desire………

Nov 10

Leslie Bolt

Learned so much! Many thanks’
Love the show

Sept 24

GraceYu416

I enjoy the show so much. Very informative and the summary at the end is especially valuable!
Sharing knowledge for healthy living

May 31

HeathsHearth

I am delighted that The Dose interviewed Nolan from the Centre for Sexuality in Calgary! My first experience with them was in 2010 when a community of self advocates and I were going to start a group called Right to Love in Calgary. When we reached out to the Centre for Sexuality in Calgary, I was given an opportunity to take their Sexpert class. When I complete the course, I talked to the facilitator and while I loved the class it was very much using complex language- our group offered our knowledge and experience and in turn they helped us in learning better ways of being who we are and with healthy relationships around sex. Right to Love has worked together with the Centre for Sexuality in Calgary for 14 years and as an avid listener to The Dose- I am delighted to see their connection and hope ‘What I need to know about sexually transmitted infections?’ Organizations like the Centre for Sexuality in Calgary acknowledge and accept anyone and offer for people to access knowledge towards being safe however we want to be active and healthy living however people choose with their sexuality.
Ozempic Episode

Aug 12

Changed885

I’m disappointed to hear this episode, both hosts seemed to treat this as one big joke. The ‘science’ reporting was also pretty irresponsible as many of the reports were anecdotal at best. Very disappointed in the low quality of this coverage. Obvious bias in how this has been presented.

A weekly look at the health news that matters to you. Dr. Brian Goldman brings you the best science from top experts in plain language. He cuts through the BS and confusion to give you a dose of smart advice that you won’t find anywhere else. New episodes every Thursday.