About this season
From cons to cures, scams to scares and sifting fakes from facts. Dr Xand van Tulleken and Ashley John-Baptiste’s health consumer show, dedicated to righting the wrongs of ‘bad medicine’.
Episodes (15)
1. Episode 1
Aired 29 January 2024 • 28 min
A look at a revolutionary treatment for depression available on the high street. What gadgets can help treat seasonal affective disorder? Is neck cracking dangerous? And can cheese cause nightmares?
2. Episode 2
Aired 30 January 2024 • 28 min
Can eating spicy curry cause ulcers? Advice on helping someone with an eating disorder. Beware of the small print in your travel insurance. And gadgets to help with headaches.
3. Episode 3
Aired 31 January 2024 • 28 min
Do detoxing gadgets work? Tips on helping us with our sleep. A revolutionary scientific advance that might spell the end of mammograms. And the dangers of weight loss surgery abroad.
4. Episode 4
Aired 1 February 2024 • 28 min
Can a public toilet seat cause infectious diseases? Are non-branded painkillers OK? Also, the woman who spent £25,000 on a cure that was a con and the dangers of low-cost cosmetic surgery.
5. Episode 5
Aired 2 February 2024 • 28 min
Is there a cure for a hangover? Can drinking celery juice help with weight loss? Also, a look at the dangers of DIY dentistry and advice on dealing with tinnitus.
6. Episode 6
Aired 5 February 2024 • 28 min
A look at some of the latest back pain gadgets and robotic pets that help people with dementia. There's also a shocking tale of care home abuse. And is stifling a sneeze dangerous?
7. Episode 7
Aired 6 February 2024 • 28 min
A look at the baby hearing test scandal and the dangers of home gel nail kits. Also, does reading in dim light damage our eyes, and can ice cure acne?
8. Episode 8
Aired 7 February 2024 • 28 min
The dangers of home dental kits, how to be healthy in old age and the latest on painful mesh implants.
9. Episode 9
Aired 8 February 2024 • 28 min
The dangers of using antidepressants long term, how to deal with stress, and the groundbreaking virtual reality treatment for stroke and brain injuries. Also, is aloe vera juice good for you?
10. Episode 10
Aired 9 February 2024 • 28 min
A look at the online weight loss drugs that could kill you. Are allergy nasal sprays addictive, and can you die of a broken heart? Plus, the dangers of tattoo numbing cream.
11. Episode 11
Aired 12 February 2024 • 28 min
A look at eye supplements and the dangers of buying prescription medication online. Also, is there a cure for hiccups, and can a red onion drink cure the cold?
12. Episode 12
Aired 13 February 2024 • 28 min
The dangers of long-term steroid use for eczema. How to stop snoring. Can a base tan prevent sunburn? And why drinking saltwater can be fatal.
13. Episode 13
Aired 14 February 2024 • 28 min
Are collagen supplements worth the money? Do microwaves remove the goodness from food? And is tongue scraping a good idea?
14. Episode 14
Aired 15 February 2024 • 28 min
Can spices help with our health? Is drinking lettuce juice the key to a good night’s sleep? Are online food intolerance tests worth the money? And a look at the dangers of aerosol cans.
15. Episode 15
Aired 16 February 2024 • 28 min
Tips on getting a good night’s sleep, and is castor oil a cure-all? Also, a look at the dangers of skin-lightening creams, and whether crossing your legs can cause varicose veins.