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  • Can AI tell me if I have breast cancer?

    Can AI tell me if I have breast cancer?
    Oct 22 2026
    AI-assisted mammograms are already a thing. They use deep learning to help detect breast cancer and, in some cases, predict your risk of getting it. Given that breast cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in Canada, University of Alberta professor Amber Simpson says the tech behind AI-assisted mammograms is promising and a potential step forward.
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    26 mins
  • Flu season's early! What should I do about it?

    Flu season's early! What should I do about it?
    Oct 15 2026
    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 joins the show to talk everything flu, COVID-19 and RSV. She says wash your hands, stay indoors if you've got the sniffles, and get your vaccines as soon as they're available.
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    25 mins
  • What should people who’ve never smoked know about lung cancer?

    What should people who’ve never smoked know about lung cancer?
    Oct 14 2026
    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 is happening and how workplace and environmental exposures may be contributing.

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    25 mins
  • Why 'fibremaxxing' actually makes sense

    Why 'fibremaxxing' actually makes sense
    Oct 8 2026
    Finally, a social media "maxxing" trend that gets it right! Most people don't eat nearly enough fibre, according to dietitian and nutritionist Nishta Saxena. She says it's easy to increase your fibre intake and with benefits ranging from gut health to mood to your cardiovascular system, "it's better to have a fart attack than a heart attack."
    Looking to improve your nutrition? Check out our episode on whether it's OK to take protein supplements.
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    24 mins
  • Cancer blood tests: What to know before you pay

    Cancer blood tests: What to know before you pay
    Oct 1 2026
    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 oncologist and researcher Dr. Raymond Kim says liquid biopsies show promise, but there are good reasons to think twice before paying for one.
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    24 mins
  • I want to try sports betting apps. How can I stay out of trouble?

    I want to try sports betting apps. How can I stay out of trouble?
    Sep 24 2026
    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. Addiction researcher Andrew Kim says avoiding specific games can lower the risk of developing a gambling problem.
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  • Would you take a drug that could prevent Alzheimer's?

    Would you take a drug that could prevent Alzheimer's?
    Sep 17 2026
    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 Alzheimer’s before symptoms appear. Dr. Ramin Nilforooshan, a psychiatrist involved in the trials, explains what Alzheimer’s prevention could mean — and what you can do now.
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    24 mins
  • Psychiatric labels — why some people want one!

    Psychiatric labels — why some people want one!
    Sep 10 2026
    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 Ottawa Mental Health Centre, says she and other experts are noticing an increasing trend of young patients looking for a label, while expressing curiosity about neurodivergence.
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    21 mins