Show overview
The Dose has been publishing since 2020, and across the 6 years since has built a catalogue of 296 episodes, alongside 4 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 120 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence, with the show now in its 2nd season.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 21 min and 25 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-CA-language Health & Fitness show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 4 days ago, with 31 episodes already out so far this year. Published by CBC.
From the publisher
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.
Latest Episodes
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Cancer blood tests: How accurate are they?
I want to try sports betting apps. How can I stay out of trouble?
Would you take a drug that could prevent Alzheimer's?
Psychiatric labels — why some people want one!
The Dose Summer Special 2026: Beyond the Hype
The Dose Summer Special 2026: Figuring Out Food
How might a social media ban affect my child's mental health?
How can I stay healthy during the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
What do I need to know about the Ebola virus?
What are the latest tick-borne diseases in Canada?
Should I be worried about my red eyes?
Why should I pay attention to Legionnaires' disease?
What do I need to know about hantavirus?
What should I know about ibogaine?
What can erectile dysfunction say about men’s health?
What can a full-body MRI actually tell me about my health?
Why are young women more likely to tear their ACL and what can they do about it?
What do I need to know about meningococcal disease?
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 this disease and how to protect yourself.For transcripts of The Dose, please visit: lnk.to/dose-transcripts. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. For more episodes of this podcast, click this link.
What do we know so far about psilocybin as a medical treatment?
Psilocybin, the active compound in magic mushrooms, shows promise for treating depression and other mental health conditions. Dr. Joshua Rosenblat, a psychiatrist and researcher at the Krembil Brain Institute at UHN, explains the latest research and its potential for future treatments—though it's still illegal in Canada.