Doctor Nik - The Boom Doctor
Dr. Nik Kendrew casts his informed eye over some of the medical stories covered by the press. (At present, this is only playable through this site and cannot yet be subscribed to.)
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Episodes
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Kidney Cancer. The symptoms and treatment.
Thursday, 14 August 2025
Dr Nik looks at the symptoms and treatment of kidney cancer
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Swollen Ankles? Is it the hot weather or something that needs to be investigated?
Tuesday, 12 August 2025
Dr Nik Kendrew looks at what could be causing your ankles to swell - particularly in hot weather.
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Ticks and Lyme disease - What to watch out for
Thursday, 7 August 2025
If you're walking in the countryside this summer Dr Nik looks at how to guard against getting tick bites and their potential to cause Lyme Disease.
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Always Cold? This could be the reason why
Tuesday, 5 August 2025
Dr Nik Kendrew looks at reasons that you might be feeling the cold even in the summer months.
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Do you need to eat less sugar?
Thursday, 31 July 2025
Dr Nik asks the question - do we need to eat less sugar as we get older?
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Dr Nik Kendrew looks into a recent research linking loneliness and stroke.
Tuesday, 29 July 2025
Dr Nik Kendrew looks into a recent research linking loneliness and stroke.
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Can't sleep? Don't count sheep!
Thursday, 24 July 2025
If you have trouble sleeping forget counting sheep Dr Nik has some tips and advice to help you drift off.
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New research reveals a possible diabetes cure
Tuesday, 22 July 2025
Dr Nik Kendew looks at promising research that could offer a cure for diabetes
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Winter Vomiting.... In July
Thursday, 17 July 2025
Dr Nik picks up on an official warning that winter vomiting virus is around.....in July!
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Hay Fever - Top tips on how to make hay fever season just that little bit easier for you
Tuesday, 15 July 2025
Dr Nik Kendrew gives some top tips on how to lessen the misery of hay fever season for those who are affected.
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These common garden herbs could boost our memory
Thursday, 10 July 2025
Dr Nik looks at research that suggests compounds found in common garden herbs could boost our memory
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Skin Cancer - Don't believe the influencers
Tuesday, 8 July 2025
Cancer Research UK reports that skin cancer rates in the UK are at an all time high - Dr Nik Kendrew looks behind the stats.
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A lesser known early symptom of Parkinsons
Thursday, 3 July 2025
Dr Nik looks at a lesser known early symptom of Parkinsons
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How old is old?
Tuesday, 1 July 2025
How old is old? Dr Nik Kendrew looks at research that suggests that many people under 26 think old age starts at 57. Discuss!
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A shaggy dog story. The benefits of a canine companion
Thursday, 26 June 2025
Dr Nik has a shaggy dog story about the benefits of our canine companions.
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Could you have this hidden liver problem?
Tuesday, 24 June 2025
Dr Nik Kendrew talks about the increasing problem of non alcoholic fatty liver disease and how we can avoid it.
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Want to lower your cholesterol?
Thursday, 19 June 2025
Dr Nik looks at whether chickpeas and black beans could keep our cholesterol levels in check.
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The drink that could prevent care home falls
Tuesday, 17 June 2025
Dr Nik Kendrew looks at new research that suggests drinking de caffeinated tea and coffee can reduce the number of falls for those living in carehomes
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How to get a good nights sleep with a snorer
Thursday, 12 June 2025
Are you a snorer or is your partner a snorer? Dr Nik has some some suggestions to help you get a good night's sleep.
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The link between alzheimers and the herpes virus
Thursday, 5 June 2025
Dr Nik looks at research into Alzheimers that suggests links with the herpes virus.
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Is Dr Google safe?
Thursday, 29 May 2025
Dr Nik confronts Dr Google and looks at the safest ways to research our health worries online
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Exercise could help your insomnia
Thursday, 22 May 2025
Dr Nik tells Jane how regular exercise could help insomnia sufferers
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The dangers of long term paracetamol use
Tuesday, 20 May 2025
Dr Nik takes a look at how taking paracetamol for pain over a long period of time could be dangerous.
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Don't dunk a biscuit - do this instead
Thursday, 15 May 2025
Dr Nik looks at a healthier alternative to dunking a biscuit in your coffee
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Vegan Cheese - could it be bad for you?
Tuesday, 13 May 2025
Dr Nik chats to Jane about Vegan cheese and why it might not be good for you, particularly if you have high blood pressure.
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Dr Nik looks at why being glued to your smart phone may be good for your brain!
Thursday, 8 May 2025
Dr Nik looks at why being glued to your smart phone may be good for your brain!
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Back Pain at Night - Red flags symptoms to look out for
Tuesday, 6 May 2025
Dr Nik looks at a recent survey in the Daily Star with suggestions on how to relieve back pain when sleeping and also some red flag symptoms to look out for.
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Stress - How to recognise it and where to get help
Thursday, 1 May 2025
Dr Nik looks at how to recognise stress and where to get help.
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