Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchI’m young and fit. Why should I care about varicose veins?
We think of varicose veins as something that happens mostly to older people. It turns out the slow-moving condition usually begins at a much younger age. Dr. Varun Kapila is a vascular surgeon and pr…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Why are my allergies getting worse?
Seasonal allergy sufferers who've noticed their symptoms getting worse aren't imagining things. Due mostly to the effects of climate change, but also urban planning, seasonal allergies are more inten…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
What do we know about methylene blue?
A new miracle cure-all has been making the rounds on social media, promising that people who take methylene blue can improve their mood and cognition. Some TikTok videos even suggest the synthetic dy…
Published on 4 months ago
What do we know about autism and what questions should we be asking?
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently spoke of an autism "epidemic" when he announced "a massive testing and research effort" to investigate potential causes. But as developmental pedi…
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago
Why do we smell (and how concerned should we be about it)?
Whole-body deodorants are the latest fad designed to mask our scent, but not everyone agrees that body odour is a bad thing. Sarah Everts, Carleton University associate professor and author of The Jo…
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
What do I need to know about the federal government's role in health care?
Much of the federal election campaign’s focus has been on the U.S. But health care is always on the minds of Canadians. So what are the federal government’s responsibilities when it comes to health c…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
What do I need to know about tattoo health risks?
A third of Canadians have at least one tattoo, but it's not without risk. While uncommon, tattoos can cause allergies and infections. Some studies have also found an association between tattoo ink an…
Published on 4 months, 4 weeks ago
How do I deal with stress in situations I can’t fully control?
Nearly half of Canadians have experienced increased anxiety over the last month, according to a new survey from Mental Health Research Canada. Top reasons are the rising cost of living and political …
Published on 5 months ago
What do I need to know about benzodiazepines?
It’s a stressful world out there. And one way some people quiet it down is taking medications like Lorazepam, Xanax, or Valium. They're called Benzodiazepines and their use and misuse has become a pl…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
What do women need to know about hair loss?
Hair loss, also known as alopecia, affects roughly 40 per cent of women by the age of 50, and some research suggests the number increases post-menopause. Toronto dermatologist Dr. Renee A. Beach expl…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago