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Back to SearchThe Dose Introduces: One in Six
Jen and Neil are a happily married couple in their thirties. From the outside, life is picture perfect. But behind their smiles lies a heartbreaking …
3 years, 9 months ago
What should I know about breast cancer screening?
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among Canadian women and some experts want women to get routinely screened after they turn 40. Dr. Paula Gord…
3 years, 9 months ago
What should I know about vaping?
This week on The Dose, we hear from one expert on what we know and don't know about the health effects of vaping and how it could help smokers quit c…
3 years, 10 months ago
What should I know about how diet affects my cancer risk?
Diet plays a significant role in our risk of getting cancer. But what foods are good, and what food and drink should we only eat in moderation? We’ll…
3 years, 10 months ago
What do I need to know about this year’s flu shot?
It's that time of year again: Time to get the annual flu shot. But this year, the influenza vaccines will roll out along with the bivalent shots and …
3 years, 10 months ago
Is it time to cut out artificial sweeteners?
A new, decade-long study published in the British Medical Journal suggests artificial sweeteners like aspartame and sucralose could put us at greater…
3 years, 10 months ago
What do I need to know about the bivalent COVID-19 booster?
Health Canada approved a new COVID-19 bivalent vaccine booster from Moderna earlier this month. The updated shot builds on the original vaccine by ad…
3 years, 11 months ago
How much do I need to worry about routine immunizations?
The number of kids up-to-date on their routine immunizations has been dropping. Meanwhile, vaccine-preventable diseases have reappeared, with a confi…
3 years, 11 months ago
Why is it important to maintain my sense of balance as I age?
Balance is crucial to our overall well-being. But it can be challenged at any age, and we start to lose our balance in our 50s. The good news is that…
4 years, 1 month ago
What do I need to know about IUDs?
Intrauterine devices, also known as IUDs, are a popular form of birth control in this country. This week on The Dose, Dr. Renée Hall, medical directo…
4 years, 1 month ago