Ask the Doctor

Ask the Doctor

Juggling your health has never been this much fun!

Ended First aired 16/May/2017 AU English 2 season(s) 24 episode(s)
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An innovative, fun, and exploratory factual series that addresses the state of the nation's health, the latest in medical treatments and the future of healthcare as we know it.
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Season 2 · Season 2
12 episode(s) · Air date: 02/Oct/2018
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S2E12
Heart
Air date: 30/Jul/2019 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 27 min
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Heart disease is the number one killer world-wide. The team expose the hidden danger lurking in processed foods, demonstrate life-saving CPR, and reveal a surprising rehabilitation program for heart attack survivors.

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Heart disease is the number one killer world-wide. The team expose the hidden danger lurking in processed foods, demonstrate life-saving CPR, and reveal a surprising rehabilitation program for heart attack survivors.

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S2E11
Antibiotics
Air date: 23/Jul/2019 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 28 min
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Shalin risks his life eating street food in a superbug hotspot, and Caroline examines one of the greatest threats to mankind - antibiotic resistance.

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Shalin risks his life eating street food in a superbug hotspot, and Caroline examines one of the greatest threats to mankind - antibiotic resistance.

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Modern Life
Air date: 16/Jul/2019 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 29 min
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The doctors reveal which complimentary therapies actually work, when to get screened for cancer and how to create nutritious lunchboxes.

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The doctors reveal which complimentary therapies actually work, when to get screened for cancer and how to create nutritious lunchboxes.

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S2E9
Loneliness
Air date: 09/Jul/2019 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 28 min
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Being lonely is the silent health crisis deadlier than obesity. The doctors explore why and give advice on how to make new friendships that last.

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Being lonely is the silent health crisis deadlier than obesity. The doctors explore why and give advice on how to make new friendships that last.

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S2E8
Food (Part 2)
Air date: 02/Jul/2019 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min
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In part-two, Caroline's diet experiment reveals spectacular weight-loss, along with worrying health implications. Shalin lifts the lid on fats and oils and Sandro navigates Australia's confusing food labelling system.

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In part-two, Caroline's diet experiment reveals spectacular weight-loss, along with worrying health implications. Shalin lifts the lid on fats and oils and Sandro navigates Australia's confusing food labelling system.

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S2E7
Food (Part 1)
Air date: 25/Jun/2019 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 28 min
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In part one of a two-part special, Caroline convinces volunteers to road-test four popular diets: Keto, Paleo, 5/2 and Flexitarian, Sandro examines which milks are healthiest, Shalin investigates if going gluten-free is safe.

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In part one of a two-part special, Caroline convinces volunteers to road-test four popular diets: Keto, Paleo, 5/2 and Flexitarian, Sandro examines which milks are healthiest, Shalin investigates if going gluten-free is safe.

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S2E6
Fitness
Air date: 13/Nov/2018 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min
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Caroline learns easy ways to combat dangerous sedentary habits, Shalin tries strength training without going to the gym, and Sandro gets sweaty for science.

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Caroline learns easy ways to combat dangerous sedentary habits, Shalin tries strength training without going to the gym, and Sandro gets sweaty for science.

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S2E5
Immunity Wars
Air date: 06/Nov/2018 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 28 min
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Shalin reveals the ground-breaking therapy creating cancer fighting super cells. Plus, arch-rivals 'team virus' and 'team immune' battle it out on the sports field - all in the name of science!

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Shalin reveals the ground-breaking therapy creating cancer fighting super cells. Plus, arch-rivals 'team virus' and 'team immune' battle it out on the sports field - all in the name of science!

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Stress Relief
Air date: 30/Oct/2018 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 28 min
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Sandro submits to a humiliating stress test, Caroline discovers how school students can manage their moods, and Shalin explores the science of 'comfort food'.

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Sandro submits to a humiliating stress test, Caroline discovers how school students can manage their moods, and Shalin explores the science of 'comfort food'.

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S2E3
Alcohol Risks
Air date: 16/Oct/2018 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 28 min
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The team uncovers alarming evidence that drinking alcohol can lead to cancer. But can the damage be reversed? Shalin quits booze for a month with surprising results, and Sandro road-tests confronting warning labels.

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The team uncovers alarming evidence that drinking alcohol can lead to cancer. But can the damage be reversed? Shalin quits booze for a month with surprising results, and Sandro road-tests confronting warning labels.

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S2E2
Ageing Well
Air date: 09/Oct/2018 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 28 min
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We are living longer than ever before. But with that longevity are we living better lives than our predecessors? With obesity and mental health problems on the rise, how can we make our longer lives younger lives?

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We are living longer than ever before. But with that longevity are we living better lives than our predecessors? With obesity and mental health problems on the rise, how can we make our longer lives younger lives?

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Sugar
Air date: 02/Oct/2018 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min
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More than half of Australians are exceeding the WHO guidelines of limiting added sugar. What effect is sugar really having on our nation's health and economy? Sandro intros the facts from a bath of coke.

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More than half of Australians are exceeding the WHO guidelines of limiting added sugar. What effect is sugar really having on our nation's health and economy? Sandro intros the facts from a bath of coke.

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Season 1 · Season 1
12 episode(s) · Air date: 16/May/2017
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From allergies to diet to sleep, three friendly doctors share expert advice, bust medical myths and test the latest treatments.

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From allergies to diet to sleep, three friendly doctors share expert advice, bust medical myths and test the latest treatments.

S1E12
Sex
Air date: 01/Aug/2017 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min
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Doctor Shalin uncovers the extent of male infertility in Australia, Doctor Sandro reveals the raw truth about sexual disease in our communities and Doctor Renee explores the various contraceptives available to women.

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Doctor Shalin uncovers the extent of male infertility in Australia, Doctor Sandro reveals the raw truth about sexual disease in our communities and Doctor Renee explores the various contraceptives available to women.

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S1E11
Senses
Air date: 25/Jul/2017 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 28 min
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The Doctors explore our senses - Dr Shalin finds out why hearing deteriorates with age; Dr Sandro busts some myths about improving your eyesight; and Dr Renee explores the link between smell & memory.

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The Doctors explore our senses - Dr Shalin finds out why hearing deteriorates with age; Dr Sandro busts some myths about improving your eyesight; and Dr Renee explores the link between smell & memory.

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S1E10
Cold and Flu
Air date: 18/Jul/2017 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 27 min
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In this episode, we're helping you to fight off colds & flu. Dr Sandro reveals which home remedies work & which ones don't. Dr Shalin finds out what the difference is between colds & flu and what we can do to prevent them.

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In this episode, we're helping you to fight off colds & flu. Dr Sandro reveals which home remedies work & which ones don't. Dr Shalin finds out what the difference is between colds & flu and what we can do to prevent them.

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S1E9
Gut
Air date: 11/Jul/2017 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 28 min
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The doctors investigate the role our digestive system plays in our health, Dr Sandro reveals what the contents of our gut looks like and which body functions are supported by the 40 trillion-or-so microbes that live there.

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The doctors investigate the role our digestive system plays in our health, Dr Sandro reveals what the contents of our gut looks like and which body functions are supported by the 40 trillion-or-so microbes that live there.

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Exercise
Air date: 27/Jun/2017 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 28 min
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With more than two thirds of Aussies not doing the recommended amount of exercise, sitting has become the new smoking. Sandro checks out the 7-minute work out & Renee looks at the link between exercise & mental wellbeing.

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With more than two thirds of Aussies not doing the recommended amount of exercise, sitting has become the new smoking. Sandro checks out the 7-minute work out & Renee looks at the link between exercise & mental wellbeing.

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S1E6
Alcohol
Air date: 20/Jun/2017 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 28 min
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This episode looks at alcohol. Australians have always used alcohol to celebrate just about everything but our doctors are investigating the enormous impact drinking is having on our health.

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This episode looks at alcohol. Australians have always used alcohol to celebrate just about everything but our doctors are investigating the enormous impact drinking is having on our health.

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S1E5
Pain
Air date: 13/Jun/2017 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 27 min
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This week we discover why pain is one of the most common reasons we visit the doctor and see how recent research is shaking up our understanding of how it works.

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This week we discover why pain is one of the most common reasons we visit the doctor and see how recent research is shaking up our understanding of how it works.

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Allergies
Air date: 06/Jun/2017 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min
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This week we look at allergies, Dr Sandro discovers what life is like for kids living with severe food allergies and checks out a world-first Australian trial to cure peanut allergy.

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This week we look at allergies, Dr Sandro discovers what life is like for kids living with severe food allergies and checks out a world-first Australian trial to cure peanut allergy.

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Sleep
Air date: 30/May/2017 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min
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Discover why sleep is imperative for healing, staving off disease and brain function. Dr Shalin heads to the sleep clinic and find out why we snore, if it's bad for our health, and most importantly, is there a cure?

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Discover why sleep is imperative for healing, staving off disease and brain function. Dr Shalin heads to the sleep clinic and find out why we snore, if it's bad for our health, and most importantly, is there a cure?

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Diet
Air date: 23/May/2017 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 29 min
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Like many Aussies Dr Shalin believes he is lactose intolerant. He wants to know if there any health risks to giving up dairy. While, Dr Sandro heads to the country to find out how our diet could be used to treat depression.

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Like many Aussies Dr Shalin believes he is lactose intolerant. He wants to know if there any health risks to giving up dairy. While, Dr Sandro heads to the country to find out how our diet could be used to treat depression.

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Obesity
Air date: 16/May/2017 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 30 min
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The premiere of this brand new series exploring the nation's health. Why do the majority of people that diet & lose weight put it back on? Plus the hidden environmental triggers that encourage us to eat too much.

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The premiere of this brand new series exploring the nation's health. Why do the majority of people that diet & lose weight put it back on? Plus the hidden environmental triggers that encourage us to eat too much.

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Shalin Naik
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Renee Lim
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Sandro Demaio
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Caroline West
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Ariel White
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