Dr Xand's Con Or Cure
Dr Xand's Con Or Cure is a TV show on BBC1. The facts, not the fakes, about your health with Dr Xand van Tulleken and Ashley John-Baptiste. From social media scams to health scares, they'll shine a light on bad medicine. The program has been available since 2024. A total of 27 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in April 2025.
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Dr Xand's Con Or Cure
Beauty salons breaking the law by selling hay fever injections, frozen food v fresh food, and why placebo is so effective.
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Delayed discharges keeping hundreds of young people locked in hospitals, the effectiveness of gut health drinks exposed, and the importance of cervical screening.
The addictive dangers of a common drug prescribed for anxiety, water bottles that nag people into drinking more, and the truth about the impact of eating before going to bed.
The beauticians illegally offering dodgy injectables without a prescription. And is it safe to swallow chewing gum?
Are meal replacement drinks really a healthy alternative? And Dr Xand shares what to do to check out the medical professionals who treat the public.
With whooping cough on the rise, there is confusion over vaccines and who should get one. And what’s the right number per day when it comes to having a poo?
The criminals selling fake or stolen disabled blue badges, plus the latest gizmos and gadgets for bunions, plantar fasciitis and other foot issues. But do any of them work?
The cheap deals for cosmetic surgery that left people out of pocket, why electric toothbrushes really are worth the money, and can stress turn our hair grey?
Protecting ourselves from financial scams, the addictive dangers of a hair loss drug, and does drinking alcohol help keep us warm in cold weather?
Scammers targeting funerals, the contraceptive device causing pain, and the dangers of cotton buds.
Ashley John-Baptiste goes to the moon and back to explore new treatments for pain devised for astronauts. And Dr Xand gets to the truth of why we get sick when we have time off.
Brazilian butt lift dangers, the robot transforming one boy’s experience of cancer, choosing the right toothpaste, and should we drink pickle juice?
Series 2
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.
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.
Are collagen supplements worth the money? Do microwaves remove the goodness from food? And is tongue scraping a good idea?
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.
Do collagen supplements work, and what are the dangers of buying prescription medication online? Also, is there a cure for hiccups, and can a red onion drink cure the cold?
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.
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?
The dangers of home dental kits, how to be healthy in old age and the latest on painful mesh implants.