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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Tinnitus - When should it be investigated
Tuesday, 1 September 2026
Tinnitus and when ringing in our ears should be investigated by the GP
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Dr Nik looks at research that could lead to a treatment for lymphoedema
Thursday, 27 August 2026
Dr Nik looks at research that could lead to a treatment for lymphoedema which causes swollen ankles and arms.
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Lose weight effectively without resorting to medication.
Tuesday, 25 August 2026
With weight loss jabs in the news again Dr Nik looks at what foods to avoid if you want to lose weight effectively without resorting to medication.
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Dr Nik takes issue with a recent article on drug side effects
Thursday, 20 August 2026
Dr Nik looks at misleading advice in an article about rare side effects of a commonly prescribed drug
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Kidney Cancer. The symptoms and treatment.
Tuesday, 18 August 2026
Dr Nik looks at the symptoms and treatment of kidney cancer
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Dr Nik looks at the health enhancing properties of the humble mint
Thursday, 13 August 2026
Dr Nik looks at the health enhancing properties of the humble mint
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Ticks and Lyme disease - What to watch out for
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
If you're walking in the countryside this summer Dr Nik looks at how to guard against getting tick bites and their potential to cause Lyme Disease.
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Sitting could increase your cancer risk
Thursday, 6 August 2026
Dr Nik looks at research that links sitting for longer than 30 minutes on a daily basis with an increased risk of cancer
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Do you need to eat less sugar?
Tuesday, 4 August 2026
Dr Nik asks the question - do we need to eat less sugar as we get older?
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Supplements - Don't believe what you read on social media
Thursday, 30 July 2026
Dr Nik looks at the increasing problem of online misinformation about supplements that can cause harm
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Can't sleep? Don't count sheep!
Tuesday, 28 July 2026
If you have trouble sleeping forget counting sheep Dr Nik has some tips and advice to help you drift off.
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Sunscreen - How to keep yourself safe from the sun
Thursday, 23 July 2026
Dr Nik looks at applying sunscreen - how to choose which sunscreen to use and when to use it.
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These common garden herbs could boost our memory
Tuesday, 21 July 2026
Dr Nik looks at research that suggests compounds found in common garden herbs could boost our memory
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Supplements! Good, Bad or Dangerous?
Thursday, 9 July 2026
Dr Nik looks at the drawbacks to taking supplements - particularly St John's Wort which is often sold to relieve depression.
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A lesser known early symptom of Parkinsons
Tuesday, 7 July 2026
Dr Nik looks at a lesser known early symptom of Parkinsons
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This easy to find, nutritious vegetable will surprise you
Thursday, 2 July 2026
Which vegetable comes top of the charts when it come to nutrition? Dr Nik will spill the beans....
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A shaggy dog story. The benefits of a canine companion
Tuesday, 30 June 2026
Dr Nik has a shaggy dog story about the benefits of our canine companions.
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Weight Training - Could it help you?
Thursday, 25 June 2026
Dr Nik looks at a new study that suggests that lifting dumbbells can extend our healthy lifespan.
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Want to lower your cholesterol?
Tuesday, 23 June 2026
Dr Nik looks at whether chickpeas and black beans could keep our cholesterol levels in check.
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Could this pill cure your sleep apnea?
Thursday, 18 June 2026
Dr Nik takes a more detailed look at sleep apnea and the trials of a pill that could help.
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How to get a good nights sleep with a snorer
Tuesday, 16 June 2026
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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Do these to get the best from your GP appointment
Thursday, 11 June 2026
Dr Nik talks about how to get the best out of a GP appointment.
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The link between alzheimers and the herpes virus
Tuesday, 9 June 2026
Dr Nik looks at research into Alzheimers that suggests links with the herpes virus.
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Your breakfast could cause a heart attack or stroke
Thursday, 4 June 2026
Dr Nik has advice on how to have the best breakfast....along with listening to Graham here on Boom!
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Is Dr Google safe?
Tuesday, 2 June 2026
Dr Nik confronts Dr Google and looks at the safest ways to research our health worries online
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Cholesterol - It could be bad even if you're not overweight
Thursday, 28 May 2026
Dr Nik looks at whether you can have high cholesterol even though you aren't overweight....
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Don't dunk a biscuit - do this instead
Tuesday, 26 May 2026
Dr Nik looks at a healthier alternative to dunking a biscuit in your coffee
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Dr Nik looks at the dangers to health still being posed by asbestos.
Thursday, 21 May 2026
Dr Nik looks at the dangers to health still being posed by asbestos.
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Dr Nik looks at why being glued to your smart phone may be good for your brain!
Tuesday, 19 May 2026
Dr Nik looks at why being glued to your smart phone may be good for your brain!
