Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchHow do cosmetics affect my skin health?
Cosmetics are a big business. But while many brands promise to beautify and rejuvenate, it's not always clear whether their makeup products and cream…
1 year, 2 months ago
How long can I live with advanced prostate cancer?
Former U.S. president Joe Biden's advanced prostate cancer has raised some questions, like how it could have gone undiagnosed for so long, and what t…
1 year, 2 months ago
I’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 …
1 year, 2 months 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…
1 year, 2 months 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…
1 year, 3 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 inves…
1 year, 3 months 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 U…
1 year, 3 months 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 gover…
1 year, 3 months 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 ha…
1 year, 4 months 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 re…
1 year, 4 months ago