In this magazine episode, we talk about the forever chemicals in our blood, how to protect patients from cosmetic procedures gone wrong, and the long-standing dearth of LGBTQ+ data.
Per- and poly-fluoro-alkyl substances, also called PFAS or "forever chemicals", have become ubiquitous in our environment over the last 70 years. As the UK government launches ... Show More
Nov 3
How to track a measles outbreak across Canada, and the ‘loneliness problem’ hitting resident doctors
In this episode of the Medicine and Science podcast, we dive into a cross-border public health mystery and hear about the loneliness of the resident doctor. Canada recently lost its measles elimination status following a major outbreak of over 2,000 cases that began in late 2024. ... Show More
31m 49s
Oct 24
All the ways climate and conflict impact health
In this podcast, we explore one of 2026's key issues - the way in which climate and conflict are interacting to endanger human health. Neta Crawford, professor of international relations at the University of St Andrews has been studying how war contributes to climate change, desp ... Show More
36m 30s
Jun 2022
Talk Evidence - political persuasion and mortality, too much medicine
In this week's episode, Helen Macdonald is joined by Joseph Ross, US research editor for The BMJ, and Juan Franco, editor of BMJ EBM. They begin by discussing a review of obesity interventions in primary care, and Joe wonders if GPs are really the best people to tackle the issue. ... Show More
41m 6s
Jan 2021
Episode 35 - Sleep, Wellness, and the Acute Care Surgeon
Dr. Jamie Coleman from Denver Health joins us on Rounds to share her insights and knowledge surrounding wellness, sleep, and stress among surgeons and frontline workers. From healthy pre-call preparation and tips on healthy sleep hygiene to harnessing resilience and measuring the ... Show More
49m 50s
Apr 2025
Go Outside, Doctor's Orders
How does our relationship with nature affect our health, for better and worse? Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores this idea by pulling from personal experience as a physician, a journalist, and a father. First, he speaks with Dr. Melissa Lem, president of the Canadian Association of Physi ... Show More
29m 16s