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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How old is old?
Tuesday, 1 July 2025
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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A shaggy dog story. The benefits of a canine companion
Thursday, 26 June 2025
Dr Nik has a shaggy dog story about the benefits of our canine companions.
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Could you have this hidden liver problem?
Tuesday, 24 June 2025
Dr Nik Kendrew talks about the increasing problem of non alcoholic fatty liver disease and how we can avoid it.
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Want to lower your cholesterol?
Thursday, 19 June 2025
Dr Nik looks at whether chickpeas and black beans could keep our cholesterol levels in check.
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The drink that could prevent care home falls
Tuesday, 17 June 2025
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Dr Nik has tips for stopping the sneezes as hayfever season approaches
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Prostate cancer treatments
Tuesday, 1 April 2025
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
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
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
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
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
Dr Nik looks at the difference between a heart attack and heart failure
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