The 2 Best The Dose Podcast Episodes
1) What are the safe rules for gathering with family and friends?
We’re heading into Thanksgiving weekend in the midst of a resurgence of COVID-19 in Canada. Many of us are craving a gathering with the people we love, but we’re also in a critical phase of this pande...Show More
2) I'm a grown-up. What vaccines do I need?
Health officials say they’re in a battle against misinformation amid a disturbing rise in measles and other diseases. Conversations about vaccines usually centre on children. But what vaccinations do ...Show More
3) What do I need to know about hantavirus?
Three people have died after a suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, and several others are seriously ill. While hantaviruses are typically carried by rodents and rarely infect humans, healt...Show More
4) What should I know about ibogaine?
Psychedelics are a hot topic, and a drug called ibogaine is receiving attention after a recent shoutout from U.S. President Donald Trump. University of Calgary psychedelics researcher Leah Mayo explai...Show More
5) What can erectile dysfunction say about men’s health?
Erectile dysfunction is commonly thought of as a sexual health issue, but experts say the condition can reveal a lot about men's health. Dr. Dean Elterman, a urologist at the University Health Network...Show More
6) What can a full-body MRI actually tell me about my health?
Some private clinics in Canada are offering whole-body MRIs that can run thousands of dollars. They claim these scans can detect a range of issues, and can find cancers in the early stages. Dr. Iain K...Show More
7) Why are young women more likely to tear their ACL and what can they do about it?
Young female athletes are considerably more likely to tear their anterior cruciate ligaments, or ACLs, than young men. Dr. Marie-Lyne Nault is an orthopedic surgeon and researcher specializing in pedi...Show More
8) What do I need to know about meningococcal disease?
Meningococcal disease is a rare but potentially lethal bacterial infection. Two young people died in a recent outbreak in the U.K. Infectious diseases specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch explains what you nee...Show More
9) What do we know so far about psilocybin as a medical treatment?
Psilocybin, the active compound in magic mushrooms, shows promise for treating depression and other mental health conditions. Dr. Joshua Rosenblat, a psychiatrist and researcher at the Krembil Brain I...Show More
10) What's the real evidence on injectable peptides?
Wellness influencers on social media are touting injectable peptides as a new wonder drug, claiming compounds like BPC-157 can improve muscle strength, boost recovery times and even increase longevity...Show More