The Dose

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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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What's the latest stem cell research?Researchers in Canada and around the world are exploring ways stem cells could help treat conditions like diabetes, Parkinson's and heart disease, but the hype sometimes outpaces the science. Neurosurgeon and researcher Dr. Sheila Singh of McMaster University and King’s College London explains what stem cells can—and can’t—do, including why they’re no miracle cure for aging. 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.
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What should people who’ve never smoked know about lung cancer?Lung cancer is the deadliest cancer in Canada, and a growing number of never-smokers are getting diagnosed. Dr. Nicole Ezer, director of McGill University Health Centre's lung cancer screening centre, explains why this is happening and how workplace and environmental exposures may be contributing. 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.
274|25M
How healthy is eating one meal a day?The One Meal a Day Diet, or OMAD, is a more extreme version of intermittent fasting that's been gaining in popularity. Its proponents say it can help people lose weight by eating a day’s worth of calories in a single meal. Family doctor and nutrition expert Dr. Mary Sco says there's little research suggesting that OMAD is more effective than other intermittent fasting diets. 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.
273|28M
What can heat therapy actually do for my health?Heat therapy is an age-old remedy that’s been growing in popularity. Whether it’s hot springs, hot tubs, saunas, or steam rooms, there are plenty of claims about how heat therapy can improve your health — but what does the research say? Brock University kinesiology professor Stephen Cheung explains how heat therapy can boost cardiovascular health and may even support mental well-being. Want to learn more about cold plunges? Click here! 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.
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What’s new in menopause treatments?With more than 30 symptoms of menopause, it can be difficult to decide which treatments work best. Menopause specialist ob-gyn Dr. Kelsey Mills explains why hormone therapy is the gold standard, how new non-hormonal treatments are expanding options, and why symptom-based care—not hormone testing or “quick fixes”—is what really works. 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.
271|28M
What's the skinny on whole milk?For decades, dietary guidelines have recommended low-fat milk to lower the risk of heart disease. But the U.S. recently updated its guidance, saying whole milk can be part of a healthy diet, while Canada still emphasizes lower-fat options. Registered dietitian Caroline Richard explains there's little difference in health outcomes—and that decades of public health messages about fat and sugar have shaped our milk choices. 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.
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How could taking Aspirin every day benefit or harm my health?For years, doctors have recommended taking Aspirin every day to help prevent heart attacks and stroke. Cardiologist Dr. Sonia Anand says that advice is still correct, but it only applies to certain patients. She cautions against taking too much Aspirin, because acetylsalicylic acid can increase the risk of bleeding in the stomach and brain. 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.
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Which childhood vaccines do doctors recommend universally?The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its childhood vaccination schedule, cutting back the number of immunizations from 17 to 11. Infectious-diseases specialist Dr. Caroline Quach-Thanh says Canada’s schedule hasn’t changed, but she worries the U.S. move could create confusion and fuel vaccine hesitancy here. 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.
268|23M
What is scromiting and how can I avoid it?Scromiting is a term popping up on social media that combines screaming and vomiting. It refers to cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, a painful condition that can affect long-term cannabis users. Dr. Kirk Magee, an emergency physician at the QE2 Health Sciences Centre in Halifax, says he’s seeing more patients with the condition — and that stopping cannabis use is the only effective treatment. 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.
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What do we need to know about burnout?If you're dragging yourself into the office every day, you might be tired — or you might be experiencing burnout. Michael Leiter, professor emeritus of psychology at Acadia University and co-author of The Burnout Challenge, explains that burnout isn’t a personal failing, but a signal of deeper organizational issues. He shares how to recognize the signs and what you can do if you think you're affected. 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.
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