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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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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.
Psychiatrist Jackie Kinley offers practical advice on how to get some control back as the Omicron variant sends cases soaring before Christmas.
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.
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.
Dr. Brian Goldman speaks with infectious diseases physician Dr. Zain Chagla about omicron, the new coronavirus variant of concern.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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?
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.
Introducing The Dose with Dr. Brian Goldman. It's a deep dive into the health questions you want answered. Every week, the team behind White Coat, Black Art will bring you the top experts and the latest evidence to help you stay healthy. The Dose will cut through the confusion around health news. Why ask Google, when you can ask Goldman? Coming to your podcast feed starting February 20th.
Anecdotally, nicotine pouches are becoming more popular with young people in Canada — despite the potentially harmful health effects. Dr. Nicholas Chadi, a pediatrician and researcher in adolescent and addiction medicine, explains how these pouches are being marketed and how they could be harming youth. 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. 
Evidence shows there are health benefits to stretching as its own physical activity, not just before or after a workout. Human kinetics and recreation professor David Behm explains the health benefits of stretching, saying that doing it even for a few minutes a day can improve our overall physical wellness.
We all face stresses in our lives, from getting stuck in traffic to arguing with our partner to losing a loved one. What is all that stress doing to our bodies, and what can we do to manage it? Dr. Zindel Segal, distinguished professor of psychology and mood disorders at the University of Toronto Scarborough, shares what you need to know. 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. 
Box breathing is a way of focusing on sensations by breathing in a particular way, says Dr. Zindel Segal, distinguished professor of psychology and mood disorders at the University of Toronto Scarborough.
If someone near you goes into cardiac arrest, your quick actions could help save their life. Dr. Roopinder Sandhu, professor in cardiac sciences at the University of Calgary, shares what you need to know about basic life support and how to prevent cardiac arrest. For transcripts of The Dose, please visit: lnk.to/dose-transcripts. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.
Measles cases are on the rise around the world — including countries with ready access to vaccines. Here in Canada, several cases have been reported, with public health officials encouraging residents to get vaccinated if they aren't already. Infectious diseases specialist Dr. Zain Chagla explains the dangers of measles and provides insight into why a disease thought to be eradicated in some countries is surging once again.
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Comments (9)

Edman Thunder

hot sauce and garlic 😉 not like i jumped after a flu vaccine ever but now i don't trust the medical community anymore.

Sep 28th
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Edman Thunder

that isn't harm reduction... i did a harm reduction course through northern health... wtf. harm reduction had nothing to do with decriminalization you people are whack.

Jun 10th
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Edman Thunder

don't worry! the plan is to get shot up every 3 months and eat the eazy chew COVID pills! keep that qr code up to date of we will restrict you at any moment... might even if you do but that's your problem when it happens. isn't it great? you become an anti vaxxer if you decide their mandates are finally getting ridiculous... 😂😂 starting to sound like we have a pandemic of vaccines.

Dec 7th
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nope

Communist chinese propaganda

Nov 14th
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Beverly McSheffery

Excellent Show! One of the best podcasts around! Keep up the great work.

Feb 9th
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Linda Brown

Just a thought but how about an episode that deals with outdated prescribing. Thyroid patients in Canada and around world are under-treated. Read stop the thyroid madness II. There are numerous blogs of thyroid patients trying to find a doctor or endocrinologist who will prescribe to symptoms and not to lab values.

Mar 11th
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