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Friday April 15, 2016
Longevity: The Health Benefits of Coffee
If you're like many Canadians, coffee is the fuel that charges you up in the morning, and keeps you running all day long. But some people worry they should swap-out coffee for a healthier hot drink, like tea. Our longevity columnist Sharon Basaraba says not to worry. Based on a number of recent studies, you can have your cup of joe with a clear conscience. She joined Doug Dirks in studio.
Categories: Health, Longevity, Past Episodes
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Monday August 31, 2015
Dr. Brian Goldman
Making health care an election issue. House doctor Brian Goldman says medicare is one financial crisis away from being in jeopardy.
Categories: Columnists, Health, Past Episodes
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- January 2018
- April 2016
- Fri., 15 – Longevity: The Health Benefits of Coffee
- August 2015
- Mon., 31 – Dr. Brian Goldman
- Tue., 18 – Dr. Brian Goldman on aging and exercise
- Tue., 11 – Dr. Brian Goldman
- July 2015
- Mon., 27 – Dr. Brian Goldman - health illiteracy
- Mon., 20 – Dr. Brian Goldman - air quality
- Mon., 13 – Dr. Brian Goldman on wild mushrooms
- Mon., 6 – Brian Goldman
- June 2015
- Mon., 29 – Dr. Brian Goldman on narcotics
- Mon., 22 – Dr. Brian Goldman
- Mon., 15 – Dr. Brian Goldman on sleep deprivation
- Mon., 8 – Dr. Brian Goldman
- Mon., 1 – Dr. Brian Goldman on overtesting
- May 2015
- Mon., 25 – Dr. Brian Goldman on seniors
- Mon., 11 – Dr. Brian Goldman - house calls
- Mon., 4 – Dr. Brian Goldman on Bill C-17
- April 2015
- Mon., 27 – Dr. Brian Goldman on rating hospitals
- Mon., 20 – Dr. Brian Goldman on pets
- Mon., 13 – Dr. Brian Goldman on egg freezing
- March 2015
- Mon., 23 – Dr. Brian Goldman on bad news
- Mon., 16 – Dr. Brian Goldman: March 16
- Mon., 9 – Dr. Brian Goldman on assisted death
- Mon., 2 – Dr. Brian Goldman on alcohol
- February 2015
- Mon., 23 – Dr. Brian Goldman on "orphan drugs"
- Mon., 9 – Dr. Brian Goldman on sleep deprivation
- Mon., 2 – Brian Goldman
- January 2015
- Mon., 26 – Dr. Brian Goldman on obesity
- Mon., 19 – Brian Goldman
- Mon., 5 – Dr. Brian Goldman on exercise
- December 2014
- Mon., 15 – Dr. Brian Goldman on ketamine
- Mon., 8 – Dr. Brian Goldman
- Mon., 1 – Brian Goldman on cancer drugs
- November 2014
- Mon., 24 – Dr. Brian Goldman on knee replacements
- Mon., 17 – Dr. Brian Goldman on antibiotic resistance
- October 2014
- Tue., 28 – Dealing with obesity
- Mon., 20 – Dr. Brian Goldman on Ebola preparations
- Mon., 6 – Strokes in hospitals
- September 2014
- Mon., 22 – Access to palliative care
- Mon., 15 – Respiratory virus
- Mon., 8 – Hospital visitors
- August 2014
- Mon., 25 – Dr. Brian Goldman on alternative research
- Mon., 18 – Dr. Brian Goldman on nurse practitioners
- Mon., 11 – Ebola outbreak
- July 2014
- Mon., 28 – New CPR guidelines
- Mon., 14 – Medical records
- Mon., 7 – Failure and the medical profession
- June 2014
- Mon., 30 – Brian Goldman
- Mon., 23 – Brian Goldman on medical marijuana
- Mon., 16 – Brian Goldman
- Mon., 9 – Dr. Brian Goldman on new vaccine
- Mon., 2 – Physician burnout
- May 2014
- Mon., 26 – Vaccination registry
- Mon., 12 – Brian Goldman on approving medicines
- Mon., 5 – Brian Goldman on unused prescriptions
- April 2014
- Mon., 28 – Caesarean section
- Fri., 11 – Not following doctors orders
- Mon., 7 – Doctor Decisions
- March 2014
- Mon., 31 – Drug shortages
- Mon., 17 – Gender bias and healthcare
- Mon., 10 – Doctors on call
- Mon., 3 – Emergency services for seniors
- February 2014
- Mon., 24 – Recovering from heart surgery
- Mon., 10 – Doctors and the courts
- Mon., 3 – High death rate of Russian men
- January 2014
- Mon., 27 – Preventing and treating the common cold
- Mon., 20 – Health and longevity
- Mon., 13 – Google and the medical profession
- Mon., 6 – Flu shot and pregnancy
Dr. Brian Goldman

Dr. Brian Goldman is an ER physician at Toronto's Mount Sinai Hospital. He's also the creator and host of CBC Radio's White Coat, Black Art, where he takes listeners past medical bluff and bluster and shows what really goes on at hospitals and clinics.
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