Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhat 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, 8 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, 8 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, 8 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, 8 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, 9 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…
3 years, 11 months 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…
3 years, 11 months ago
What should I do when the mask mandates are lifted?
Mask mandates have been lifted in several provinces, though some hospitals and long term care homes are still insisting on masks. But Omicron and sub…
3 years, 11 months ago
How much could drug decriminalization help with harm reduction?
British Columbia has become the first jurisdiction in Canada to decriminalize the possession of small quantities of illicit drugs like opioids, cocai…
4 years ago
What can I do to boost my memory?
There are plenty of ads for supplements that supposedly boost our memory. If you’re worried about memory loss, you might be tempted to give them a tr…
4 years ago