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.
Latest episodes
Dec 15, 2021 • 23min
How much should Omicron affect our holiday plans?
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.
Dec 8, 2021 • 22min
What do we need to know now about third doses of COVID vaccines?
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.
Dec 2, 2021 • 22min
What do we need to know about the omicron variant?
Dr. Brian Goldman speaks with infectious diseases physician Dr. Zain Chagla about omicron, the new coronavirus variant of concern.
Nov 25, 2021 • 24min
How can we make vaccinations less painful for kids?
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.
Nov 18, 2021 • 22min
What do we need to know about how ventilation and air filtration can reduce the spread of COVID-19?
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?
Nov 11, 2021 • 22min
What's safe this fall when it comes to indoor activities?
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.
Nov 4, 2021 • 17min
What's the best way to deal with eco-anxiety?
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.
Oct 28, 2021 • 22min
What's the latest in flu vaccines?
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.
Oct 21, 2021 • 22min
What are some simple tips to help prevent falls?
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.
Oct 14, 2021 • 22min
What do we know about kids and COVID vaccines?
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?
