Ask the Doctor (2017) is a documentary web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Ask the Doctor online in HD.
Ask the Doctor — Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
- Starring: Shalin Naik, Sandro Demaio, Caroline West
Ask the Doctor — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2017-05-16 |
| Seasons | 2 |
| Episodes | 24 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Network | ABC TV |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 7.1/10 (9 votes) |
Ask the Doctor — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Weight Loss (2017-05-16) — 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 th
- E2: Diet (2017-05-23) — 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
- E3: Sleep (2017-05-30) — 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
- E4: Allergies (2017-06-06) — 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 allerg
- E5: Pain (2017-06-13) — 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.
- E6: Alcohol (2017-06-20) — 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 o
- E7: Exercise (2017-06-27) — 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
- E8: Genes (2017-07-04) — Dr Shalin has the confronting experience of having his genomes sequenced. What will the test reveal about the future of his health?
- E9: Gut (2017-07-11) — 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 4
- E10: Cold and Flu (2017-07-18) — 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
- E11: Senses (2017-07-25) — 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 bet
- E12: Sex (2017-08-01) — 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 variou
Season 2
- E1: Sugar (2018-10-02) — 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 fac
- E2: Ageing Well (2018-10-09) — 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 mak
- E3: Alcohol Risks (2018-10-16) — 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 roa
- E4: Stress Relief (2018-10-30) — Sandro submits to a humiliating stress test, Caroline discovers how school students can manage their moods, and Shalin explores the science of 'comfort food'.
- E5: Immunity Wars (2018-11-06) — 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 nam
- E6: Fitness (2018-11-13) — Caroline learns easy ways to combat dangerous sedentary habits, Shalin tries strength training without going to the gym, and Sandro gets sweaty for science.
- E7: Food (Part 1) (2019-06-25) — 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, Shal
- E8: Food (Part 2) (2019-07-02) — 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 Austral
- E9: Loneliness (2019-07-09) — 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.
- E10: Modern Life (2019-07-16) — The doctors reveal which complimentary therapies actually work, when to get screened for cancer and how to create nutritious lunchboxes.
- E11: Antibiotics (2019-07-23) — Shalin risks his life eating street food in a superbug hotspot, and Caroline examines one of the greatest threats to mankind – antibiotic resistance.
- E12: Heart (2019-07-30) — 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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Ask the Doctor have? 2 season(s) with 24 episodes.
Where can I watch Ask the Doctor? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
