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

• The silent thief of sight

  Thursday, 2 May 2024

  3 minutes

  Dr Nik Kendrew looks at a disease that is sometimes called the silent thief of sight - glaucoma.

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• The signs of an under active thyroid

  Tuesday, 30 April 2024

  3 minutes

  Doctor Nik looks at a recent article in The Mirror warning about the early signs of an underactive thyroid

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• Exercise to help prevent insomnia

  Thursday, 25 April 2024

  3 minutes

  Dr Nik looks at a recent survey that suggests regular exercise can help prevent insomnia

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• Food's that could help lower your cholesterol

  Tuesday, 23 April 2024

  3 minutes

  Dr Nik Kendrew looks at a recent article in The Mirror which explains how some foods could help lower you cholesterol

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• The difference between heart failure and a heart attack

  Thursday, 18 April 2024

  3 minutes

  Dr Nik Kendrew discusses the difference between heart failure and a heart attack

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• The benefits of cold water swimming

  Tuesday, 16 April 2024

  2 minutes

  Dr Nik looks at the benefits and some of the dangers of cold water swimming

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• How safe is paracetamol for long term use?

  Thursday, 11 April 2024

  3 minutes

  Dr Nik Kendrew looks at a recent study that suggests the long term use of paracetamol could affect your blood pressure

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• A little sugar in your coffee could lead to a longer life

  Tuesday, 9 April 2024

  3 minutes

  Dr Nik Kendrew discusses a recent article that suggests a little sugar in your coffee could lead to a longer life

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• Is sitting down the right way for men to pee?

  Thursday, 4 April 2024

  2 minutes

  Doctor Nik considers a claim by a urologist that sitting down may help prostate-linked health issues

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• Clocks changing - and the effect on those with Alzheimers

  Thursday, 4 April 2024

  3 minutes

  Doctor Nik considers an article from the Express on supporting those with Alzheimers as the clocks change

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• Womb cancer risk for overweight woman

  Monday, 1 April 2024

  3 minutes

  Doctor Nik looks at a recent article claiming that the risk of endometrial cancer for overweight women could be higher.

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