Dr Xand's Con or Cure

2023•2 series•Entertainment / Factual

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In `Dr Xand's Con or Cure', the doctor and investigative journalist Ashley John-Baptiste lift the lid on what's a con and what's not in the murky, unreliable world of consumer healthcare and medical advice. With the expert input of specialist guests, the duo shine a light on medical malpractice and criminal behaviour, interrogate dodgy treatments and unscientific trends, and offer trustworthy advice to viewers. Each episode busts a commonly believed myths about health and well-being.

Episode 1Episode 1

Can eating cheese give you nightmares?

Episode 2Episode 2

Can eating spicy curry cause ulcers?

Episode 3Episode 3

Do detoxing gadgets work?

Episode 4Episode 4

Is it OK to use non-branded painkillers?

Episode 5Episode 5

Is there a cure for a hangover?

Episode 6Episode 6

Can robotic pets be a therapy for dementia?

Episode 7Episode 7

Can ice cure acne?

Episode 8Episode 8

The dangers of home dental kits and how to be healthy in old age.

Episode 9Episode 9

The dangers of using antidepressants long term.

Episode 10Episode 10

A look at the online weight loss drugs that could kill you.

Episode 11Episode 11

Do collagen supplements work?

Episode 12Episode 12

Is there anything we can do to stop snoring?

Episode 13Episode 13

Are eye supplements worth the money? And is tongue scraping a good idea?

Episode 14Episode 14

Are food intolerance tests worth the money?

Episode 15Episode 15

Tips on getting a good night’s sleep, and is castor oil a cure-all?

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