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The Dose

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A weekly look at the health news that matters to you. Dr. Brian Goldman brings you the best science from top experts in plain language. He cuts through the BS and confusion to give you a dose of smart advice that you won’t find anywhere else. New episodes every Thursday.

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Latest Episodes

From seasonal allergies to infections, red eyes can have many causes. University of Calgary ophthalmologist Dr. Helen Chung talks about what’s behind eye redness, when drops can help, and when it’s time to see a doctor.

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Toronto and Hamilton are experiencing outbreaks of Legionnaires' disease, a serious type of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria. Infectious diseases physician Dr. Isaac Bogoch says it spreads through natural, as well as artificial water systems, ... more

Three people have died after a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, and several others are seriously ill. While hantaviruses are typically carried by rodents and rarely infect humans, health officials are investigating the cases. Infectious diseases... more

Psychedelics are a hot topic, and a drug called ibogaine is receiving attention after a recent shoutout from U.S. President Donald Trump. University of Calgary psychedelics researcher Leah Mayo explains what ibogaine is, and why limited high-quality ... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Helen Chung
Comprehensive ophthalmologist
University of Calgary / Ophthalmology Residency Program
Episode: Should I be worried about my red eyes?
Leah Mayo
Parker Psychedelics Research Chair and Lead of Novel Therapeutics at the University of Calgary
University of Calgary
Episode: What should I know about ibogaine?
Dr. Dean Elterman
Urologist and Lang Family Chair in Urologic Innovation, University Health Network, Toronto
University Health Network
Episode: What can erectile dysfunction say about men’s health?
Dr. Iain Kirkpatrick
Radiologist, professor and department head of radiology
University of Manitoba, St. Boniface Hospital
Episode: What can a full-body MRI actually tell me about my health?
Dr. Marie-Lyne Nault
Orthopedic surgeon researcher in pediatric sports medicine
CHU Sainte-Justine; University of Montreal
Episode: Why are young women more likely to tear their ACL and what can they do about it?
Isaac Bogoch
Infectious diseases specialist
University Health Network (Toronto General Hospital)
Episode: What do I need to know about meningococcal disease?
Dr. Joshua Rosenblat
Psychiatrist and researcher at Krembil Brain Institute, University Health Network
Krembil Brain Institute, University Health Network
Episode: What do we know so far about psilocybin as a medical treatment?
Timothy Caulfield
Professor in the Faculty of Law and School of Public Health; Research Director of the Health Law Institute
University of Alberta
Episode: What's the real evidence on injectable peptides?
Jennifer Brown
Registered dietitian and certified bariatric educator; Director of Program Innovation with Obesity Canada
Obesity Canada
Episode: How should I tailor my diet while taking GLP-1 drugs?

Host

Dr. Brian Goldman
Host of The Dose, providing insightful discussions on health topics and engaging with experts to deliver factual health information.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • Very informative

    Dr Brian really i don’t know how to explain my deep gratitude for your extraordinary work and dedication in helping us through this challenging time

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mys68
    United Arab Emiratesa month ago
  • Great content: scientific information to help make good health-related decisions in Canada.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Aurorespera
    2 months ago
  • Reliable

    As a MD I find this podcast reliable and objective.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dbikerdoc
    United States3 months ago
  • Very informative, always interesting and scientifically accurate

    Podcast Addict
    5
    liberovit
    4 months ago
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    Podcast Addict
    5
    JaneR
    6 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the ease of understanding complex health information presented in a straightforward manner.
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The podcast is regarded as a reliable source of timely and relevant health advice, cutting through misinformation found elsewhere.
Some feedback indicates areas for improvement, particularly regarding the balance of perspectives on certain medical topics.

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Apple Podcasts
#22
Canada/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts
#115
Hong Kong/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts
#142
Colombia/Health & Fitness
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#154
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Should I be worried about my red eyes?
Q: What things should people be looking for in non-prescription eye drops that they purchase at a pharmacy?
Avoid drops with vasoconstrictors for long-term use and prefer preservative-free lubricants or drops like Lumify for chronic redness; limit use to prevent rebound redness and consider using simple lubricating drops for dryness or allergy symptoms.
What do I need to know about hantavirus?
Q: How does hantavirus spread from rodents to humans, generally?
Transmission occurs when people come into contact with contaminated rodent droppings, urine, or saliva, which can become aerosolized or ingested, leading to infection.
What do I need to know about hantavirus?
Q: OK, here we go. What exactly is hantavirus?
Dr. Chagla explains it's an RNA virus largely spread through rodent exposure and their excretions, with clinical syndromes that differ by region (kidney/fever syndrome in the old world vs hantavirus pulmonary syndrome in the new world).
What can erectile dysfunction say about men’s health?
Q: What should patients know about the safety and use of ED medications like sildenafil?
ED medications are generally safe for healthy individuals but require awareness of interactions (e.g., with nitroglycerin), eye-related side effects, and the need to assess cardiovascular risk before use.
What can erectile dysfunction say about men’s health?
Q: Why does ED become more common with age and how is it linked to other health conditions?
Age-related vascular changes, atherosclerosis, high blood pressure, diabetes, and smoking contribute to ED; these same factors underlie cardiovascular risk, making ED an early indicator of systemic health problems.

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Recent guests on The Dose include:

1. Dr. Helen Chung
2. Leah Mayo
3. Dr. Dean Elterman
4. Dr. Iain Kirkpatrick
5. Dr. Marie-Lyne Nault
6. Isaac Bogoch
7. Dr. Joshua Rosenblat
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