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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Bacon sandwich anyone?
Thursday, 23 October 2025
Dr Nik looks at the health implications of eating the humble bacon sandwich
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The shingles vaccine
Tuesday, 21 October 2025
Some Boomers are eligible for a vaccination against shingles and Dr Nik Kendrew looks at why we should take it up if it's offered.
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Cold feet and hands could be a sign of something much more serious
Thursday, 16 October 2025
Dr Nik looks at what having cold hands and feet could be telling us about our health
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Fungal Toenails - A simple over the counter treatment hack
Tuesday, 14 October 2025
Dr Nik Kendrew looks at evidence for a surprising over the counter treatment for fungal toenails
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An increase in Sexually transmitted diseases in older people
Thursday, 9 October 2025
Dr Nik looks at the increase in sexually transmitted diseases in older people.
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Has Dr Nik Kendrew found the key to happiness?
Tuesday, 7 October 2025
Has Dr Nik Kendrew found the key to happiness?
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A puzzle a day keeps dementia away
Thursday, 2 October 2025
Dr Nik looks at the health benefits of jigsaw puzzles.
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Diabetes - These foods can lead to a 15% increased risk of getting it
Tuesday, 30 September 2025
Dr Nik looks at new research suggesting the eating quite moderate portions of processed meats and red meat can increase our risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
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The heath benefits of dark chocolate (Yum!)
Thursday, 25 September 2025
Dr Nik looks at the health benefits of dark chocolate.
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Alzheimers - Dr Nik looks at the new drug that slows the progression
Tuesday, 23 September 2025
There's been lots of coverage of late about what's been hailed as a major medical breakthrough - bew drugs slow the progression of early stage Alzheimer’s. Our Doctor Nik will be sharing his perspective on that development.
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Dr Nik looks at some of the early symptoms of ovarian cancer.
Thursday, 4 September 2025
Dr Nik looks at some of the early symptoms of ovarian cancer.
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Proprioception - You might not know what it is but it's very important to add balance to your life
Tuesday, 2 September 2025
Dr Nik Kendrew talks about the importance of maintaining good balance as we get older
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Tinnitus - When should it be investigated
Thursday, 28 August 2025
Tinnitus and when ringing in our ears should be investigated by the GP
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Unintentional weightloss
Tuesday, 26 August 2025
Dr Nik Kendrew looks at why we should see our GP if we find ourselves losing weight unintentionally
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Lose weight effectively without resorting to medication.
Thursday, 21 August 2025
With weight loss jabs in the news again Dr Nik looks at what foods to avoid if you want to lose weight effectively without resorting to medication.
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Mixed medications side effects
Tuesday, 19 August 2025
Dr Nik Kendrew looks at the side effects of mixing certain drugs and why we should all keep a copy of our prescriptions handy.
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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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