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 drink that could prevent care home falls

  Tuesday, 17 June 2025

  3 minutes

  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

  3 minutes

  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

  3 minutes

  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

  3 minutes

  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

  3 minutes

  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

  3 minutes

  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

  2 minutes

  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

  3 minutes

  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

  3 minutes

  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

  3 minutes

  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

  2 minutes

  Dr Nik looks at how to recognise stress and where to get help.

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• Taking Viagra could help reduce the risk of Alzheimers

  Tuesday, 29 April 2025

  3 minutes

  Dr Nik looks at a recent survey that suggests that Viagra could help reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease

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• Pancreatic Cancer - The warning signs

  Thursday, 24 April 2025

  3 minutes

  With the London Marathon this weekend Dr Nik looks at why there's a display of 797 trainers at London Bridge to raise awareness of pancreatic cancer.

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• Melanoma ABCDE - Signs to look out for

  Tuesday, 22 April 2025

  3 minutes

  Dr Nik tells Jane about five signs to look out for that could be symptoms of melanoma

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• Asthma - Dr Nik looks at the reasons why more people are going to A&E

  Thursday, 17 April 2025

  3 minutes

  There's been a sharp increase in the number of people going to A and E with asthma - Dr Nik looks at the reasons why

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• Dementia. Could a change to your sense of smell be an early warning sign?

  Tuesday, 15 April 2025

  3 minutes

  Dr Nik looks at a recent article in the Daily Star that suggests a change to your sense of smell could be an early warning sign of dementia

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• Boogie to feel better. Exercise for the body and state of mind.

  Thursday, 10 April 2025

  3 minutes

  Dr Nik gets his dancing shoes on to look at the many health benefits of a boogie

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• Burping. Could it be a symptom of something very serious

  Tuesday, 8 April 2025

  3 minutes

  Dr Nik talks to Jane about burping. It could be a symptom of bowel cancer.

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• Hay fever Help

  Thursday, 3 April 2025

  3 minutes

  Dr Nik has tips for stopping the sneezes as hayfever season approaches

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• Prostate cancer treatments

  Tuesday, 1 April 2025

  3 minutes

  Dr Nik takes a look at some new and existing treatments for prostate cancer

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• Make a splash and feel better

  Thursday, 27 March 2025

  2 minutes

  What is the best exercise for Boomers like us? Dr Nik looks at one option to make a splash....

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• Tips on how to chat to someone about their chronic illness

  Tuesday, 25 March 2025

  3 minutes

  Dr Nik has some helpful suggestions on how to talk to someone about their chronic illness

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• Reliable screening of prostate cancer

  Thursday, 20 March 2025

  3 minutes

  Dr Nik assesses the latest research into a reliable screening test for prostate cancer

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• The disease where two thirds of sufferers are undiagnosed.

  Tuesday, 18 March 2025

  3 minutes

  Dr Nik looks at celiac disease, a condition where two thirds of sufferers are undiagnosed.

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• The difference between a heart attack and heart failure

  Thursday, 13 March 2025

  3 minutes

  Dr Nik looks at the difference between a heart attack and heart failure

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• Social Anxiety Disorder. Help is now available

  Tuesday, 11 March 2025

  3 minutes

  Dr Nik discusses ‘Social Anxiety Disorder’ What is it and what help is now available for those of you who feel apprehensive about GP or hospital appointments?

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• The difficult conversation..... talking about our mortality.

  Thursday, 6 March 2025

  3 minutes

  Dr Nik looks at how to broach one of those last taboos - talking about our mortality.

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• Why bloating can be good for you and when it's time to worry.

  Tuesday, 4 March 2025

  3 minutes

  Dr Nik chats about ‘The flat tummy myth’. Why bloating can be good for you and when it's time to worry.

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• Feed a cold, starve a fever

  Thursday, 27 February 2025

  2 minutes

  Dr Nik tests the old adage - feed a cold starve a fever.

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