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The Dose

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.

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00:22:36

What should you do if you think you have Omicron?

The Dose ·

2022/01/05

The Omicron variant is sending COVID-19 cases skyrocketing across Canada. Guidelines over what to do are changing quickly. Dr. Matthew Oughton, an infectious diseases specialist at Jewish General Hospital in Montreal, offers advice on what to do if you think you have the Omicron variant.

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00:23:00

Encore: How to breathe better and why it matters to...

The Dose ·

2021/12/30

Learning how to breathe better can have real impacts on your overall health, according to James Nestor, author of “Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art”. He shares tips on how we can harness the power of our breath, even when we're wearing a mask, and feel better physically and mentally as a result.

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00:21:26

How do I take back control in this never-ending...

The Dose ·

2021/12/22

Psychiatrist Jackie Kinley offers practical advice on how to get some control back as the Omicron variant sends cases soaring before Christmas.

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00:22:38

How much should Omicron affect our holiday plans?

The Dose ·

2021/12/15

The Omicron variant is sending COVID case numbers soaring, leading the federal government to warn against non-essential travel abroad and health experts to suggest keeping gatherings small. If you do decide to get together with loved ones for the holiday, infectious diseases specialist Dr. Andrew Morris offers some ways to stay safe.

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00:22:21

What do we need to know now about third doses of...

The Dose ·

2021/12/08

Dr. Brian Goldman speaks with infectious diseases specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch about why it's so important to get a third dose now, if you're eligible.

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00:21:54

What do we need to know about the omicron variant?

The Dose ·

2021/12/02

Dr. Brian Goldman speaks with infectious diseases physician Dr. Zain Chagla about omicron, the new coronavirus variant of concern.

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00:24:14

How can we make vaccinations less painful for kids?

The Dose ·

2021/11/25

Covid vaccinations for kids from 5 to 11 are starting to roll out across the country. Dr. Brian Goldman and clinical psychologist Christine Chambers talk about some techniques to reduce the pain of vaccinations for children.

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00:22:04

What do we need to know about how ventilation and air...

The Dose ·

2021/11/18

Colder weather and relaxed pandemic restrictions mean more people indoors. This week, we’re asking how ventilation and air filtration can reduce the spread of COVID-19?

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00:22:22

What's safe this fall when it comes to indoor...

The Dose ·

2021/11/11

As society reopens, everyone's comfort level with indoor socializing is different. Dr. Brian Goldman speaks with epidemiologist Raywat Deonandan about navigating safety and etiquette when it comes to indoor activities this fall.

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00:16:43

What's the best way to deal with eco-anxiety?

The Dose ·

2021/11/04

Global leaders are trying to move forward on climate action at COP26 in Glasgow as the world reels from more and more extreme weather events. Canada has been hit by deadly floods, wildfires and heat domes. These seemingly insurmountable problems are making some people nervous enough to want to see a doctor. Dr. Brian Goldman speaks to registered counselling therapist Nancy Blair about the best way to deal with eco-anxiety.

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00:22:05

What's the latest in flu vaccines?

The Dose ·

2021/10/28

Some experts fear this year's flu season will be severe - especially with the pandemic still raging in many parts of Canada. Dr. Brian Goldman speaks with Dr. Susy Hota, Medical Director for Infection Prevention and Control at University Health Network in Toronto, about the latest developments in flu vaccines.

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00:21:47

What are some simple tips to help prevent falls?

The Dose ·

2021/10/21

For seniors, falls are the number one cause of ending up in hospital due to injuries. And about half of these hospitalizations result from a fall in the home. Dr. Brian Goldman talks to occupational therapist Marnie Courage about some simple tips to help reduce the risk of falling.

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00:21:37

What do we know about kids and COVID vaccines?

The Dose ·

2021/10/14

COVID vaccines are already approved in Canada for people aged 12 and older. Now, PfizerBioNTech says it plans to apply to Health Canada to authorize its vaccine in children aged five to eleven, as early as this week. So what do we know about kids and COVID vaccines?

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00:22:18

What’s the latest in treatments for COVID-19?

The Dose ·

2021/10/07

The first experimental pill to fight the virus that causes COVID-19 is on the way, according to the drug company Merck & Co. We hear from Dr. Lynora Saxinger, an infectious diseases specialist at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, about the new drug, molnupiravir, and other COVID-19 treatments.

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00:22:20

What do we need to know about rapid testing?

The Dose ·

2021/09/29

Some experts are calling for more rapid antigen testing for COVID-19 in Canada. But how accurate are rapid tests and when should you use them?

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00:23:23

If it's not Covid, what is it?

The Dose ·

2021/09/23

Viruses dampened by Covid-19 restrictions last year are coming back strong this fall. If you take a Covid test and it's negative, how can you figure out what virus you might have?

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00:21:53

Who needs a third shot and why?

The Dose ·

2021/09/16

Canada's vaccine advisory body has recommended booster shots for certain immunocompromised individuals. But other countries such as Israel and the U.K are offering third doses to broader segments of their populations, despite concerns about ongoing inequities in global vaccine distribution. Infectious disease specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch takes a close look at the issues.

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00:22:26

How can you use science to talk to someone you know...

The Dose ·

2021/09/09

Canadians aged 12 to 39 now have the lowest vaccination rates in the country. And with the majority of COVID-19 cases appearing in unvaccinated people, experts say it’s as important as ever to increase vaccination rates across Canada. So how can you use science to counter the misinformation behind vaccine refusal?

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00:21:57

Can we avoid a lockdown this fall?

The Dose ·

2021/09/02

Delta has become the predominant strain of COVID across the country. Dr. Brian Goldman talks to Nazeem Muhajarine, professor of Community Health and Epidemiology at the University of Saskatchewan, about what we need to do to avoid a lockdown this fall.

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00:25:21

Why the new drug for Alzheimer's disease is causing...

The Dose ·

2021/06/24

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave "accelerated approval" this month to the first new drug to treat Alzheimer's disease in nearly two decades. But there is controversy over the efficacy of the drug, as well as its cost and side effects. Saska Sivananthan, chief of research and knowledge translation for the Alzheimer Society of Canada, breaks down what we know so far about the drug.

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