Ask the Doctor
TV-PG
6.5
2017
Documentary
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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- Cast:
- Shalin Naik , Sandro Demaio
Episode 12 : Sex
August. 01,2017
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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Episode 11 : Senses
July. 25,2017
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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Episode 10 : Cold and Flu
July. 18,2017
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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Episode 9 : Gut
July. 11,2017
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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Episode 8 : Genes
July. 04,2017
Dr Shalin has the confronting experience of having his genomes sequenced. What will the test reveal about the future of his health?
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Episode 7 : Exercise
June. 27,2017
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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Episode 6 : Alcohol
June. 20,2017
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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Episode 5 : Pain
June. 13,2017
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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Episode 4 : Allergies
June. 06,2017
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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Episode 3 : Sleep
May. 30,2017
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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