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Dr Xand's Con or Cure

2023

Seasons & Episodes

  • 2
  • 1

EP1 Episode 1 Jan 29, 2024

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?

EP2 Episode 2 Jan 30, 2024

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.

EP3 Episode 3 Jan 31, 2024

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.

EP4 Episode 4 Feb 01, 2024

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.

EP5 Episode 5 Feb 02, 2024

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.

EP6 Episode 6 Feb 05, 2024

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?

EP7 Episode 7 Feb 06, 2024

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?

EP8 Episode 8 Feb 07, 2024

The dangers of home dental kits, how to be healthy in old age and the latest on painful mesh implants.

EP9 Episode 9 Feb 08, 2024

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?

EP10 Episode 10 Feb 09, 2024

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.

EP11 Episode 11 Feb 12, 2024

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?

EP12 Episode 12 Feb 13, 2024

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.

EP13 Episode 13 Feb 14, 2024

Are collagen supplements worth the money? Do microwaves remove the goodness from food? And is tongue scraping a good idea?

EP14 Episode 14 Feb 15, 2024

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.

EP15 Episode 15 Feb 16, 2024

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.
7.8| 0h30m| en
Synopsis

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’.

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Reviews

HeadlinesExotic Boring
Dotbankey A lot of fun.
Matrixiole Simple and well acted, it has tension enough to knot the stomach.
KnotStronger This is a must-see and one of the best documentaries - and films - of this year.