Ask the Doctor

Ask the Doctor addresses the latest in medical treatments and the future of health care as we know it. From how to treat the common cold to the future of genetics, our medical experts deliver the latest advice to help us live healthy lives.

Genre: Documentary

Cast:Sandro Demaio , Shalin Naik , Renee Lim , Caroline West , Greg Larsen

1Season 1

S1.E1 ∙ Obesity

Tue, May 16, 2017

Why do the majority of people that diet and lose weight put it back on? Plus, the hidden environmental triggers that encourage us to eat too much.

2Season 1

S1.E2 ∙ Diet

Tue, May 23, 2017

Like many people, Dr Shalin Naik believes he is lactose intolerant. He wants to know if there are any health risks to giving up dairy. Dr Sandro Demaio finds out how our diet can be used to treat depression.

3Season 1

S1.E3 ∙ Sleep

Tue, May 30, 2017

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

4Season 1

S1.E4 ∙ Allergies

Tue, Jun 6, 2017

Dr Sandro Demaio discovers what life is like for kids living with severe food allergies and checks out a world-first trial to cure peanut allergy.

5Season 1

S1.E5 ∙ Pain

Tue, Jun 13, 2017

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

6Season 1

S1.E6 ∙ Alcohol

Tue, Jun 20, 2017

Alcohol is often used to celebrate, but our doctors investigate the enormous impact drinking is having on our health.

7Season 1

S1.E7 ∙ Exercise

Tue, Jun 27, 2017

With many of people not doing the recommended amount of exercise, sitting has become the new smoking. Dr Sandro Demaio checks out the seven-minute workout and Dr Renee Lim looks at the link between exercise and mental wellbeing.

8Season 1

S1.E8 ∙ Genes

Tue, Jul 4, 2017

Dr Shalin Naik debates the ethics of having his genomes sequenced. What could the consequences be if he proceeds with the test?

9Season 1

S1.E9 ∙ Gut

Tue, Jul 11, 2017

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

10Season 1

S1.E10 ∙ Cold and Flu

Tue, Jul 18, 2017

Dr Sandro Demaio reveals which home remedies work and which ones don't. Dr Shalin Naik finds out what the difference is between colds and flu and what we can do to prevent them.

11Season 1

S1.E11 ∙ Senses

Tue, Jul 25, 2017

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

12Season 1

S1.E12 ∙ Sex

Tue, Aug 1, 2017

Dr Shalin Naik examines the extent of male infertility, Dr Sandro Demaio reveals the raw truth about sexual disease in our communities and Dr Renee Lim explores the various contraceptives available.

1Season 2

S2.E1 ∙ Sugar

Tue, Oct 2, 2018

The doctors expose the hidden sugar in everyday food and the shocking health problems it's causing. Shalin tries to cut sugar from his diet, Sandro targets popular drinks and investigates if a sugar tax is the answer.

2Season 2

S2.E2 ∙ Ageing Well

Tue, Oct 9, 2018

Is growing old and frail inevitable? Sandro discovers how to stay younger for longer, Shalin shows fun ways to stave off dementia, and Caroline breaks down menopause myths by throwing an unusual party.

3Season 2

S2.E3 ∙ Alcohol Risks

Tue, Oct 16, 2018

The team uncover 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.

4Season 2

S2.E4 ∙ Stress Relief

Tue, Oct 30, 2018

Sandro submits himself to a humiliating stress test - with hair raising results. Caroline discovers how high school students can manage their moods, and Shalin explores the science of 'comfort food'.

5Season 2

S2.E5 ∙ Immunity Wars

Tue, Nov 6, 2018

Shalin reveals the ground-breaking therapy being used to create cancer fighting super cells. Plus, in a fun match, arch-rivals 'team virus' and 'team immune' battle it out on the sports field - all in the name of science.

6Season 2

S2.E6 ∙ Fitness

Sat, Oct 13, 2018

Is sitting the new smoking? Caroline learns easy ways to combat dangerous sedentary habits. Shalin tries strength training without going to the gym, while Sandro attempts to fast-track his heart fitness in just ten days.

7Season 2

S2.E7 ∙ Food Fads part 1

Tue, Jun 25, 2019

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

8Season 2

S2.E8 ∙ Food Fads part 2

Tue, Jul 2, 2019

Caroline's diet experiment reveals spectacular weight loss, along with worrying health implications. Shalin reveals which cooking oils are healthiest - one in particular may even help protect against certain cancers.

9Season 2

S2.E9 ∙ Loneliness

Tue, Jul 9, 2019

Being lonely is the silent health crisis deadlier than obesity, affecting a third of the population. The doctors meet inspiring community leaders finding solutions, and give advice on how to make new connections that last.

10Season 2

S2.E10 ∙ Modern Life

Tue, Jul 16, 2019

In a world of complex health messaging, the doctors reveal which complimentary therapies actually work, when to get screened for cancer and how to create nutritious lunchboxes that actually get eaten.

11Season 2

S2.E11 ∙ Antibiotics

Tue, Jul 23, 2019

Bacteria. Germs. Microbes. They're everywhere, so how do we protect ourselves? Shalin risks eating street food in a superbug hotspot, and Caroline examines one of the greatest threats to mankind - antibiotic resistance.

12Season 2

S2.E12 ∙ Heart Health

Tue, Jul 30, 2019

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.