Oct 15, 202625 min
Look out Canada, flu season is here early! As influenza cases rise across the country, experts warn it's still too soon to say how bad this season will be. Alberta infectious diseases specialist Dr. Lynora Saxinger...
About this Podcast:
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. "Free health guides — updated weekly. No ads. No sign-up. Just info. 👇 Your next dose starts here." [➡️ thedose.guide/start ⬅️]
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Booking probability
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What is The Dose about?
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. "Free health guides, updated weekly. No ads. No sign-up.
What has The Dose covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Flu season's early! What should I do about it?" (15 October 2026, 25 minutes), "What should people who’ve never smoked know about lung cancer?" (14 October 2026, 25 minutes), and "Cancer blood tests: What to know before you pay" (1 October 2026, 24 minutes).
How often does The Dose publish?
The Dose publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 28 minutes across 299 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Dose?
Booking probability for The Dose is 44%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Dose requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Dose's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch The Dose?
The strongest fits for The Dose are Health & Wellness Services. The Dose has a business audience.
About the host
The Dose is a business podcast with 299 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 14, 202625 min
Lung cancer is the deadliest cancer in Canada, and a growing number of never-smokers are getting diagnosed. Dr. Nicole Ezer, director of McGill University Health Centre's lung cancer screening centre, explains why this...
- Oct 1, 202624 min
An estimated 240 Canadians die from cancer every day. Now, a growing number of companies are offering cancer-detecting blood tests. Some claim they can detect signs of more than 50 types of cancer. Princess Margaret...
- Sep 24, 202625 min
Sports betting ads promise big payouts and quick cash. But new research shows gambling-related ER visits nearly doubled in Ontario after online betting expanded, raising concerns about a larger public health issue...
- Sep 17, 202624 min
More than 750,000 Canadians live with dementia, including Alzheimer’s. Many more, like host Dr. Brian Goldman, worry they could develop it. Now, U.K. researchers are testing whether the drug trontinemab could prevent...
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- Sep 10, 202621 min
Social media is filled with people discussing their symptoms, often encouraging audiences to consider a diagnostic label based on what seem like common experiences. Dr. Gail Beck, a child psychiatrist at the Royal...
- Aug 13, 202649 min
The Dose is currently on a summer break, but we wanted to feature some of our favourite shows while we’re away. This week, we've put together two episodes where we explore the science behind two popular wellness trends...
- Jul 16, 202653 min
This week, we’re revisiting two episodes that tackle big questions about weight management and nutrition: How healthy is eating one meal a day? And, how should you adapt your diet while taking GLP-1 drugs? We explore...
- Jun 18, 202628 min
Canada's Bill C-34 aims to restrict social media access for people under the age of 16. Supporters say it could help reduce rising rates of depression, anxiety and social isolation. But Dr. Shimi Kang, a psychiatrist...
- Jun 11, 202628 min
Hundreds of thousands of visitors are expected in Toronto and Vancouver for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but what does that mean for public health? Dr. Michelle Murti, medical officer of health for Toronto Public Health...
- Jun 4, 202626 min
An Ebola outbreak coursing through the Democratic Republic of Congo has experts worried it might rival the worst outbreak in history. Dr. Joanne Liu was president of Doctors Without Borders during that deadly 2014...
- May 28, 202629 min
As ticks and tick-borne diseases rise across Canada due to warmer weather, experts are warning about two invasive species: the lone star and Asian longhorned ticks. Entomologist Jade Savage, creator and director of the...
- May 21, 202627 min
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...
- May 14, 202624 min
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...
- May 7, 202626 min
Three people have died after a suspected 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...
- Apr 30, 202625 min
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...
- Apr 23, 202628 min
Erectile dysfunction is commonly thought of as a sexual health issue, but experts say the condition can reveal a lot about men's health. Dr. Dean Elterman, a urologist at the University Health Network in Toronto, says...
- Apr 16, 202626 min
Some private clinics in Canada are offering whole-body MRIs that can run thousands of dollars. They claim these scans can detect a range of issues, and can find cancers in the early stages. Dr. Iain Kirkpatrick, the...
- Apr 9, 202626 min
Young female athletes are considerably more likely to tear their anterior cruciate ligaments, or ACLs, than young men. Dr. Marie-Lyne Nault is an orthopedic surgeon and researcher specializing in pediatric sports...
- Apr 2, 202626 min
Meningococcal disease is a rare but potentially lethal bacterial infection. Two young people died in a recent outbreak in the U.K. Infectious diseases specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch explains what you need to know about...
Recent guests
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Andrew Kim
MSIV, Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Canada research chair in addictions and mental health comorbidity
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Dr. Shimi Kang
psychiatrist and clinical associate professor at UBC, University of British Columbia
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Leah Mayo
assistant professor, University of Calgary
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Jennifer Brown
award-winning speaker, bestselling author, and voice in inclusive leadership, diversity, equity, and inclusion
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