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The Dose

The Dose

CBC

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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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Dose episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Dose for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Dose episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

The Dose - Should I worry if my BMI is too high?
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02/19/20 • 16 min

Having a high BMI is supposed to be a call to get serious about your health by losing weight. But recent studies say BMI can be inaccurate and misleading. So should you worry if your BMI is too high? To cut through the BS about BMI, Dr. Brian Goldman sits down with Dr. Arya Sharma, a professor of medicine at the University of Alberta, who just happens to be Canada’s obesity guru.
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The Dose - How much sleep do I really need?
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09/28/23 • 24 min

Many of us aren't sleeping enough, and that can have a big impact on our physical and mental health. Dr. Michael Mak, staff psychiatrist and sleep medicine specialist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto, talks about how to know if you're getting enough sleep — and what you can do to improve your night's rest.

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The Dose - How do I get screened for cervical cancer?
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11/16/23 • 23 min

Regular Pap tests will soon be a thing of the past in Canada, as they get replaced by more effective HPV tests to screen for cervical cancer. And soon, there will also be the option in some provinces to do your own free HPV test at home. Obstetrician gynecologist Dr. Kim Alexander explains why the switch is happening and how the at-home test will work. For transcripts of The Dose, please visit: lnk.to/dose-transcripts. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

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Dr Nisha Thampi, medical director of infection prevention and control at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, answers the question: How can I send my kids back to school safely for them and for us?
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The COVID variant P1 is surging in BC and spreading east. Infectious diseases and critical care specialist Dr. Srinivas Murthy joins Dr. Brian Goldman to break down what you need to know about P1 - and what can be done to stop it, including restricting interprovincial travel.
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Dr. Goldman answers questions about the coronavirus from kids across Canada, with the help of Tai Poole, host of the CBC podcast Tai Ask Why, and Matt Galloway, host of CBC Radio's The Current
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The Dose - How can socializing benefit my health?
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02/01/23 • 23 min

It’s been said that Canada and other developed nations are in the grip of an epidemic of loneliness. The good news is that things like volunteering to help others and even chatting with someone you don’t know can be good for your health. Kate Mulligan, senior director of the Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing, shares what we know about how socializing can benefit our health. For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/the-dose-transcripts-listen-1.6732281
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Dr. Goldman and infectious disease specailist Dr. Isaac Bogoch separate fact from fiction: Will Ibuprofen worsen COVID-19 symptoms? Is it true that children and young people don't get severe cases of COVID-19? Is there a difference between people who get very sick and those who have mild cases? Can you reduce your chances of getting COVID-19 if you have a chronic condition? How can you tell the difference between a cold or flu and COVID-19? Are there more symptoms than just respiratory issues? If you get COVID-19 and get better, are you immune? Why is the self-isolation period 14 days long? Should you self-isolate if someone you know is getting tested and have symptoms? How long does the virus live on surfaces and is there a difference between hard and soft surfaces? Plus a bonus look at this week's White Coat, Black Art on new drugs being touted as treatments for COVID-19
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Since the beginning of the pandemic in mid-March, patient visits to hospital emergency room have dropped by up to a half. It's not surprising since leaving the house, let alone a trip to see the doctor, is now one of many activities that Canadians may question, as we all try to avoid exposure to COVID-19. But emergency physicians are concerned people are too afraid to seek medical attention and that it could have a serious impact on their health. So today on The Dose, we’re asking the question, 'Is it safe to go to the ER during COVID-19?' Dr. Goldman is joined by Dr. Ken Milne, Chief of Staff at South Huron Hospital in Exeter Ontario. He is an adjunct professor in Emergency and Family Medicine at the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry. He also teaches at Western University and is the creator of The Skeptics’ Guide to Emergency Medicine.
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Canadians on average consume nearly half of their calories from ultra-processed foods. These are foods with added textures, colours and flavours that often contain high levels of salt, sugar and fat. Université de Montréal associate professor Jean-Claude Moubarac explains how ultra-processed foods can affect our physical and mental health, and how we can better tailor our diets.

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Dose have?

The Dose currently has 232 episodes available.

What topics does The Dose cover?

The podcast is about Health & Fitness and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on The Dose?

The episode title 'Should I worry if my BMI is too high?' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Dose?

The average episode length on The Dose is 23 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Dose released?

Episodes of The Dose are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of The Dose?

The first episode of The Dose was released on Feb 7, 2020.

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