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Back to SearchThe Dose Bonus: What you need to know about masks and food safety
This week: How to don and doff a face mask safety. What are the best materials for a homemade mask? Who really needs a mask? How can I clean my mask?…
6 years, 2 months ago
How can I help the senior in my life get through COVID-19?
COVID-19 is hitting seniors hard across Canada. Several long-term care homes have suffered deadly outbreaks, including a nursing home in a small Onta…
6 years, 2 months ago
Fact vs. Fiction: Your COVID-19 questions answered on The Dose
Dr. Susy Hota, the Medical Director for Infection Prevention and Control at University Health Network in Toronto joins Dr. Brian Goldman to answer 10…
6 years, 2 months ago
How can I manage my addiction during COVID-19?
Many people battling substance use disorders and addictions are especially vulnerable during the COVID-19 pandemic. The emotional stress can leave so…
6 years, 2 months ago
How can I manage my anxiety and take care of my mental health right now?
In this new COVID-19 reality, we’ve been talking a lot about how to protect our physical health and slow the spread of the coronavirus. But there's …
6 years, 2 months ago
Still confused about COVID-19? The Dose answers your questions
Dr. Goldman and infectious disease specailist Dr. Isaac Bogoch separate fact from fiction: Will Ibuprofen worsen COVID-19 symptoms? Is it true that…
6 years, 2 months ago
What do I need to know about COVID-19 and blood pressure? Plus, when should I worry about my blood pressure?
There have been stories circulating suggesting a connection between blood pressure medication and how people fare if they get COVID-19. Dr. Nadia Kha…
6 years, 2 months ago
How do we protect ourselves from COVID-19?
Dr. Allison McGeer, one of Canada's top infectious disease specialists, joins host Dr. Brian Goldman to give you the most up-to-date information on t…
6 years, 3 months ago
Should I take a daily Aspirin to ward off heart attacks and strokes?
For years, doctors have been telling people to take an Aspirin a day to help prevent heart attacks and strokes. But recent studies suggest that unles…
6 years, 3 months ago
I'm a grown-up. What vaccines do I need?
Health officials say they’re in a battle against misinformation amid a disturbing rise in measles and other diseases. Conversations about vaccines us…
6 years, 3 months ago