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Back to SearchI'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, 8 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, 8 months ago
What do I need to know about whooping cough?
Whooping cough cases are on the rise across Canada and vaccination rates in some provinces aren't keeping pace. Dr. Cora Constantinescu, a pediatric …
1 year, 8 months ago
What do I need to know about iron deficiency?
Iron deficiency is relatively straightforward to treat, yet a significant percentage of Canadian women and girls live with the condition. Dr. Michell…
1 year, 8 months ago
What do we know about how women's bodies deal with heat?
Experts know that men and women respond to heat differently, but we're still learning about how women respond to extreme temperatures. Dr. Amita Maha…
1 year, 9 months ago
Why should I be concerned about mosquitoes?
Experts are warning Canadians about the risk posed by mosquitoes due to environmental factors like climate change. Dr. Sumon Chakrabarti, an infectio…
1 year, 9 months ago
Bonus | Ozempic: Is It Scarier Than We Thought? From Science Vs
There are a lot of fads, blogs and strong opinions, but then there’s SCIENCE. Science Vs is the show from Gimlet that finds out what’s fact, what’s n…
1 year, 10 months ago
Bonus: Tested
The Dose will be back with new episodes in September, but in the meantime we want to share a special bonus episode with you from the brand new podcas…
1 year, 10 months ago
What can I do to prepare for a summer medical emergency?
Whether it’s travelling abroad, or being active outdoors, summer can increase risk of injury, burns and bites. Emergency physician Dr. Shaneka Kulasi…
1 year, 11 months ago
What do I need to know about anaplasmosis?
As Canadians spend more time outdoors, enjoying yet another warm summer, experts are warning about anaplasmosis — a tick-borne disease that's slowly …
1 year, 11 months ago