White Coat, Black Artwith Dr. Brian Goldman

The number of new COVID-19 cases has been rising in several parts of Canada and health experts are worried. But what do these daily and weekly totals really mean? What's a "reproduction number?" Dr. David Fisman explains the math and how our actions can change the numbers.

COVID-19 put millions of Canadians out of work and sent millions of others home to work from kitchen tables and sofas. Here’s how to navigate a return to in-person work as safely as possible.

Dr. Nadia Khan, president of Hypertension Canada, explains possible links between high blood pressure and COVID-19, and tells Dr. Brian Goldman when we really need to worry about high blood pressure.

Pediatric infectious disease specialist Dr. Nisha Thampi talks to Dr. Brian Goldman about what parents should know about minimizing COVID-19 risk at school, and the role the community can play in keeping schools safe.

As scientists race to develop a vaccine to combat the coronavirus epidemic, many Canadian adults aren't getting taking advantage of vaccinations that are already available to protect them against other serious illnesses, public health experts say.

Close to half of Canadians said they rarely or never wear a face mask in public. An infectious disease expert tackles the misinformation behind masks and answers your most pressing questions about their use.

We're all anxious to enjoy the warmer weather, and along with that usually comes drinks on the patio and dips in the pool. But what are the risks during a pandemic? Dr. Lynora Saxinger, an infectious diseases specialist and associate professor of microbiology and immunology at the University of Alberta joins Dr. Brian Goldman to weigh in on the safety of our favourite summer activities.

Digging into the emotional roots of comfort eating is key to shedding pounds gained during the COVID-19 crisis, a dietitian and author says.

At this unprecedented time, researchers around the world are working toward the common goal of developing a safe and effective vaccine for COVID-19. Vaccine expert Dr. Natasha Crowcroft joins The Dose host Dr. Brian Goldman to explain how it's happening and what we need to do in the meantime.

Anti-vaccination groups have already launched co-ordinated campaigns to foster fear among people who have questions about the safety of potential coronavirus vaccines, and public health officials need to start combating misinformation now, scientists say.

A lot of things have changed since our lives went into lockdown almost four months ago. Infectious disease specialist Dr. Allison McGeer returns this week with the latest reality check on everything from going to the hair salon to social bubbles as we try to navigate the new COVID-19 normal.

COVID-19 restrictions have made it tough for single folks to safely start intimate relationships. Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, an expert with New York City's Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, joins host Dr. Brian Goldman to share the latest guidelines on dating during the pandemic.

This month, as we've faced a global pandemic, we've also seen an historic movement rise up to protest anti-Black racism. That movement and COVID-19 are coalescing for a number of reasons. Dr. Onye Nnorom is the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Lead in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at  University of Toronto. She joins Dr. Goldman to answer the question: How does systemic racism predispose people to COVID-19?

We're all anxious to enjoy the warmer weather, and along with that usually comes drinks on the patio and dips in the pool. But what are the risks during a pandemic? Dr. Lynora Saxinger, an infectious diseases specialist and associate professor of microbiology and immunology at the University of Alberta joins Dr. Brian Goldman to weigh in on the safety of our favourite summer activities.