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Synopsis
From allergies to diet to sleep, three friendly doctors share expert advice, bust medical myths and test the latest treatments. They're serious medical professionals ... most of the time. And they've got answers to your biggest health questions.
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Shalin Naik, Renee Lim, Sandro Demaio
Ask the Doctor: Season 1
Season 1 of Ask the Doctor has 12 episodes. Because different Netflix countries have different availability for episodes, you'll need to check the episode listing below to see which are available in Argentina.
You can also click on any episode below to get more information on which Netflix countries it is available in.
Why is it so hard to lose weight -- and keep it off? The doctors uncover triggers for overeating and learn about a fat that could make us thinner.
- October 23, 2020
Shalin visits a sleep clinic to cure his snoring, Renee helps a sleep-deprived teen, and Sandro asks if eight hours really is the magic number.
- October 23, 2020
While Shalin examines why allergies are on the rise, Sandro meets researchers close to a cure. Renee reports on an outbreak of "thunderstorm asthma."
- October 23, 2020
Sandro explores the link between food and mood, Shalin gets tested for lactose intolerance, and Renee reveals how sports drinks stack up against water.
- October 23, 2020
Sandro volunteers for a nerve-wracking experiment. Renee boards the "brain bus," a mobile lab with a mind-bending approach to treating chronic pain.
- October 23, 2020
Shalin weighs the pros and cons of getting his genome sequenced, and Renee discovers how two mice help treat a boy's autoimmune genetic condition.
- October 23, 2020
While Shalin and friends sit down for a boozy lunchtime experiment, Renee learns how binge drinking could change teenagers' brains.
- October 23, 2020
Sandro tries a seven-minute workout, Shalin pits his heart against an elite athlete, and Renee explores how exercise boosts mental health.
- October 23, 2020
After testing two different diets, Shalin learns which foods help gut health. Renee reveals a surprisingly effective treatment for intestinal disease.
- October 23, 2020
The doctors demonstrate how to prevent colds, discuss which home remedies really work and investigate hopes for a universal flu vaccine.
- October 23, 2020
Renee explores the connection between scent and memory, Sandro busts common myths about eyesight, and Shalin puts his ears to the test.
- October 23, 2020
The doctors break down the science of sex, from birth control options and the history of condoms to a promising new treatment for infertility.
- October 23, 2020