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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Swollen Ankles? Is it the hot weather or something that needs to be investigated?
Thursday, 25 July 2024
Dr Nik Kendrew looks at what could be causing your ankles to swell - particularly in hot weather.
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Weight Loss Injections - Are you eligible?
Tuesday, 23 July 2024
Dr Nik Kendrew discusses weight loss injections
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Always Cold? This could be the reason why
Thursday, 18 July 2024
Dr Nik Kendrew looks at reasons that you might be feeling the cold even in the summer months.
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HRT and Dementia
Tuesday, 16 July 2024
Dr Nik Kendrew discusses a recent article in The Guardian which links HRT to a potential reduction in dementia risk
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Dr Nik Kendrew looks into a recent research linking loneliness and stroke.
Thursday, 4 July 2024
Dr Nik Kendrew looks into a recent research linking loneliness and stroke.
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Could one alcoholic drink a day reduce your risk of dementia?
Tuesday, 2 July 2024
Dr Nik Kendrew looks at a recent survey that says one alcoholic drink a day could reduce your risk of dementia.
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New research reveals a possible diabetes cure
Thursday, 27 June 2024
Dr Nik Kendew looks at promising research that could offer a cure for diabetes
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The more accurate prostate cancer blood test
Tuesday, 25 June 2024
Dr Nik discusses a recent article about a new, more accurate blood test for prostate cancer
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Hay Fever - Top tips on how to make hay fever season just that little bit easier for you
Thursday, 20 June 2024
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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Home Remedies - Five conditions you can treat at home
Tuesday, 18 June 2024
Dr Nik Kendrew discusses home remedies for five conditions you can easily treat at home
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Skin Cancer - Don't believe the influencers
Thursday, 13 June 2024
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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How gut health can affect your physical and mental health
Tuesday, 11 June 2024
Dr Nik tells Jane how gut health can affect your physical and mental health..... and could be an indicator for Parkinson's disease
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how old is old?
Thursday, 6 June 2024
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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EARLY SIGNS OF PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASE
Tuesday, 4 June 2024
Dr Nik chats to Jane about the early warning signs of peripheral vascular disease
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NON ALCOHOLIC FATTY LIVER DISEASE
Thursday, 30 May 2024
Dr Nik Kendrew talks about the increasing problem of non alcoholic fatty liver disease and how we can avoid it.
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F.A.S.T. The early signs of stroke that could save your life
Tuesday, 28 May 2024
Dr Nik Kendrew discusses the recent story of a footballer whose wife spotted the early signs of a stroke
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The drink that could prevent care home falls
Thursday, 23 May 2024
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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What exactly is an 'Ultra Processed Food?'
Tuesday, 21 May 2024
Dr Nik looks at a recent article in the Daily Mail defining what makes an ultra processed food
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MS Patients avoid telling their doctors about these symptoms
Thursday, 16 May 2024
Dr Nik Kendrew talks about Multiple Sclerosis and the symptoms that some sufferers avoid telling their doctors about.
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Nystagmus - A symptom of vision loss due to alcohol
Tuesday, 14 May 2024
Doctor Nik chats about Nystagmus, an eye condition and a sign of potential vision loss due to alcohol
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Asthma and Lung UK are calling for action to stop people dying
Thursday, 9 May 2024
Dr Nik Kendrew looks at a report from the charity Asthma and Lung UK calling for action to stop people dying from this controllable condition
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Lifestyle factors that make you look older than you are
Tuesday, 7 May 2024
Doctor Nik and Jane discuss a recent newspaper feature looking at five lifestyle factor that could be making you look older than you actually are.
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The silent thief of sight
Thursday, 2 May 2024
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Dr Nik Kendrew discusses a recent article that suggests a little sugar in your coffee could lead to a longer life