Dr. Samir Gupta

• The dreaded summer cold explained

  What is the summer cold and is it really that different from a winter cold? Dr. Samir Gupta explains.

  Aug 1, 2016
  
• Healthcare: the forgotten federal election issue

  Canadians consistently rank healthcare as a top priority, yet healthcare has barely registered as an issue in the federal election. Here are some things to consider when you cast your ballot.

  Oct 7, 2015
  
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• Back-to-School: Tips for getting kids to bed earlier

  With the back-to-school season in full gear, many parents are fretting about the annual struggle of getting their kids to bed earlier so that they can wake up in time for school.

  Aug 26, 2015
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• Outbreak: What you need to know about Cyclospora

  Public health officials are on high alert as a Cyclospora outbreak sweeps across Ontario, with a smattering of additional infections in B.C., Alberta and Quebec over the last few months.

  Aug 11, 2015
• Heat Stroke: What you need to know

  Temperatures are rising across the country, with many regions experiencing extreme heat warnings this week.

  Jul 28, 2015
• Kitchen Tips: How to prevent food poisoning

  Dr. Samir Gupta talks about how to prevent foodborne illnesses in this week's On Call.

  Jul 21, 2015
• What you need to know about date rape drugs

  Disturbing news has surfaced that comedian Bill Cosby admitted to using "Quaaludes" with the intent of giving them to young women he wanted to have sex with. Dr. Gupta discusses in his latest On Call.

  Jul 7, 2015
• Exploring the pros and cons of e-cigarettes

  The Ontario legislature has passed a bill that will essentially see e-cigarettes treated like conventional cigarettes. Dr. Samir Gupta gives his take on the devices from a medical standpoint.

  May 26, 2015
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• Eugene Melnyk’s liver transplant: what does it mean and is it fair?

  A lot of people are talking about Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk’s plea for a live donor to come forth for a liver transplant.

  May 19, 2015
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• The battles ahead on Rob Ford’s road to recovery

  What the next few days will hold for Rob Ford, and how his recovery is likely to proceed after abdominal surgery to remove his malignant liposarcoma.

  May 12, 2015