Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhat's the risk of drinking raw milk?
California is issuing warnings about consuming raw milk after bird flu was detected in some samples from a farm's milk products . But proponents of u…
1 year, 3 months ago
What should I know about fluoridated drinking water?
Some communities in the U.S. are debating whether to remove fluoride from water supplies. And it's also happening in Canada. Officials recently voted…
1 year, 3 months ago
How does black plastic affect my health?
You may have heard you should throw out your black plastic kitchen utensils. That’s because it could be leaching harmful chemicals into our food. Tiz…
1 year, 3 months ago
What do I need to know about walking pneumonia?
Doctors across Canada say they're seeing a spike in cases of walking pneumonia. It's a milder form of pneumonia that doesn't often lead to hospitaliz…
1 year, 4 months ago
How can women have better sex?
Sex isn't always easy to talk about. And for women who have difficulties with orgasm and libido, it can be complicated if they haven't learned much a…
1 year, 4 months ago
How can I protect myself from prostate cancer?
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among Canadian men, with an estimated one in eight men expected to be diagnosed during their lifetime. John…
1 year, 4 months ago
What can I do to reduce my risk of breast cancer?
While breast self-exams haven't been shown to reduce breast cancer mortality, Dr. Mojola Omole — a general surgeon, breast surgical oncologist and pr…
1 year, 4 months ago
What do I need to know about rabies?
Human cases of rabies are not common in Canada, but experts say people still need to be cautious and avoid infection. Dr. Isaac Bogoch, an infectious…
1 year, 5 months ago
I'm an adult! Why do I have acne?
While most people think of acne as a skin condition for adolescents, it can also develop in adults. Dr. Kerri Purdy, head of dermatology at Dalhousie…
1 year, 5 months ago
Which vaccines do I need this fall?
It's fall respiratory illness season and experts are once again urging Canadians to get vaccinated. Dr. Susy Hota, division head of infectious diseas…
1 year, 5 months ago