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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Reduce your risk of cancer with a slim waist and exercise
Tuesday, 10 February 2026
Dr Nik looks at research that suggests keeping a slim waist and exercise combined can reduce our risk of cancer.
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Could the shingles vaccination also protect you from dementia
Thursday, 5 February 2026
Dr Nik looks at research suggesting the shingles vaccination could protect against developing dementia.
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Droopy face, can't raise their arms or slurred speech? Call 999 FAST
Tuesday, 3 February 2026
Dr Nik talks about calling 999 FAST if someone shows even one sign they're having a stroke
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Drug fear mongering. Are the side effects as bad as they say?
Thursday, 29 January 2026
Dr Nik looks at a variety of scary stories in the papers about side effects of common prescription drugs
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The prescription drug that could increase the risk of developing dementia.
Tuesday, 27 January 2026
Dr Nik looks at research into a prescription drug that could increase the risk of developing dementia.
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Could taking up a hobby help you live longer?
Thursday, 22 January 2026
Dr Nik looks at thow taking up an artistic hobby could help you live longer.
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The pro's, cons and health benefits of red wine
Tuesday, 20 January 2026
Dr Nik looks at the pros and cons of red wine - and suggests alternative ways of getting similar health benefits without the downsides of drinking alcohol.
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Is dry January really worth it?
Thursday, 15 January 2026
Dr Nik asks is doing dry January is really worth it?
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Exercise for the brain
Tuesday, 13 January 2026
Dr Nik looks at research showing that exercise is good for our brains - particularly after the age of 65.
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The health benefits of connecting with nature.
Thursday, 8 January 2026
Dr Nik looks at the health benefits of connecting with nature.
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The 'Game Changer' anti smoking pill
Tuesday, 6 January 2026
Dr Nik assesses a pill to help smokers give up.
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Cranberries at Christmas? Dr Nik looks at the health benefits
Tuesday, 23 December 2025
Dr Nik takes a festive look at the health benefits of cranberries
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An easy, healthy tip that will get your morning off to a great start.
Thursday, 18 December 2025
Dr Nik has a healthy tip that will get your morning off to a great start.
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Bacon has been labelled a health food - Is It?
Tuesday, 16 December 2025
Dr Nik takes a look at a recent survey talking about the health benefits of bacon
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Sir David Attenborough and one of the keys to a long life
Thursday, 11 December 2025
Dr Nik talks about what Sir David Attenborough reckons is one of the keys to a long life.
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Dr Nik looks at research that suggests that nuts are good for our brain.
Tuesday, 9 December 2025
Dr Nik looks at research that suggests that nuts are good for our brain.
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Dr Nik looks at new research linking diet and bowel cancer.
Thursday, 4 December 2025
Dr Nik looks at new research linking diet and bowel cancer.
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Dr Nik has tips on how to lower our cholesterol
Tuesday, 2 December 2025
Dr Nik has tips on how to lower our cholesterol
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Can owning a dog have a positive effect on how we age?
Thursday, 27 November 2025
Dr Nik (a passionate dog owner) asks does spending time with our canine friends have a positive effect on how we age?
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Do you live alone? You could be missing out on key nutrients in your diet
Tuesday, 25 November 2025
Dr Nik looks at research that suggests that if we live alone we could be at risk of not getting the right nutrients in our diets.
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The physical side effects of taking anti depressants.
Thursday, 20 November 2025
Dr Nik looks at some of the physical side effects of taking anti depressants.
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Are you guilty of overthinking? This technique could help
Tuesday, 18 November 2025
Dr Nik looks at how to stop ourselves 'overthinking' a problem.
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Can you reduce your bad cholesterol without taking statins?
Thursday, 13 November 2025
Dr Nik asks can you reduce your bad cholesterol without taking statins?
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Ovarian cancer symptoms we might be tempted to ignore
Tuesday, 11 November 2025
Dr Nik looks at the symptoms of ovarian cancer we might be tempted to ignore
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Ultra Processed Foods - Some are not as bad as others
Thursday, 6 November 2025
Dr Nik on the good the bad and the ugly when it comes to eating processed foods.
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Get a cancer check while shopping
Tuesday, 4 November 2025
Dr Nik looks at Cancer Research UK's partnership with a major British supermarket chain to get people talking to their pharmacists about possible cancer symptoms.
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Dr Nik looks at new advice for constipation sufferers.
Thursday, 30 October 2025
Dr Nik looks at new advice for constipation sufferers.
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The Winter Blues
Tuesday, 28 October 2025
Dr Nik looks at the winter blues - or Seasonal Affective Disorder - and how to deal with it
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Bacon sandwich anyone?
Thursday, 23 October 2025
Dr Nik looks at the health implications of eating the humble bacon sandwich
