Seasons & Episodes
Episode 1
The dangers of health tourism – a mother and daughter talk of their surgery abroad that went badly wrong. And we ask t
Episode 2
The shocking story of fake DNA paternity tests. Testing the three-second-rule – is it safe to eat food off the floor?
Episode 3
The dangers of a dodgy hair transplant, a health crime so shocking a former doctor is serving 20 years in prison, and we
Episode 4
What to look out for when considering dentistry abroad, the scammers who prey on sick people, and does CBD oil live up t
Episode 5
Is gut health really the key to good health, the fake medicines being touted as ‘cures’ for autism, and we ask, is '
Episode 6
The incredible story of the woman who can smell Parkinson's, and we discover that alcohol does not dehydrate you.
Episode 7
Cheap teeth whitening kits – are they ever safe? Do we really need less sleep as we get older? And, it was the largest
Episode 8
The scammers cashing in on long Covid, the con artists treating mental health as a money-making scheme, and the truth ab
Episode 9
The deadly effects of diet pills. Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day? And is bone broth a cure or a
Episode 10
The woman who raised thousands of pounds for her best friend’s cancer treatment, only to find out the diagnosis was a
Episode 1
A look at a revolutionary treatment for depression available on the high street. What gadgets can help treat seasonal af
Episode 2
Can eating spicy curry cause ulcers? Advice on helping someone with an eating disorder. Beware of the small print in you
Episode 3
Do detoxing gadgets work? Tips on helping us with our sleep. A revolutionary scientific advance that might spell the end
Episode 4
Can a public toilet seat cause infectious diseases? Are non-branded painkillers OK? Also, the woman who spent £25,000 o
Episode 5
Is there a cure for a hangover? Can drinking celery juice help with weight loss? Also, a look at the dangers of DIY dent
Episode 6
A look at some of the latest back pain gadgets and robotic pets that help people with dementia. There's also a shocking
Episode 7
A look at the baby hearing test scandal and the dangers of home gel nail kits. Also, does reading in dim light damage ou
Episode 8
The dangers of home dental kits, how to be healthy in old age and the latest on painful mesh implants.
Episode 9
The dangers of using antidepressants long term, how to deal with stress, and the groundbreaking virtual reality treatmen
Episode 10
A look at the online weight loss drugs that could kill you. Are allergy nasal sprays addictive, and can you die of a bro
Episode 11
A look at eye supplements and the dangers of buying prescription medication online. Also, is there a cure for hiccups, a
Episode 12
The dangers of long-term steroid use for eczema. How to stop snoring. Can a base tan prevent sunburn? And why drinking s
Episode 13
Are collagen supplements worth the money? Do microwaves remove the goodness from food? And is tongue scraping a good ide
Episode 14
Can spices help with our health? Is drinking lettuce juice the key to a good night’s sleep? Are online food intoleranc
Episode 15
Tips on getting a good night’s sleep, and is castor oil a cure-all? Also, a look at the dangers of skin-lightening cre
Episode 1
Brazilian butt lift dangers, the robot transforming one boy’s experience of cancer, choosing the right toothpaste, and
Episode 2
Ashley John-Baptiste goes to the moon and back to explore new treatments for pain, devised for astronauts. Dr Xand gets
Episode 3
Scammers targeting funerals, the contraceptive device causing pain, and the dangers of cotton buds.
Episode 4
Protecting ourselves from financial scams, the addictive dangers of a hair loss drug, and does drinking alcohol help kee
Episode 5
The cheap deals for cosmetic surgery that left people out of pocket, can stress turn our hair grey, and why electric too
Episode 6
The criminals selling fake or stolen disabled blue badges, plus the latest gizmos and gadgets for bunions, plantar fasci
Episode 7
With whooping cough on the rise, there is confusion over vaccines and who should get one. And what’s the right number
Episode 8
Are meal replacement drinks really a healthy alternative? And Dr Xand shares what we can do to check out the medical pro
Episode 9
The beauticians illegally offering dodgy injectables without a prescription. And is it safe to swallow chewing gum?
Episode 10
Dr Xand investigates a common prescription drug with horrific withdrawal symptoms. Also on the programme, the effects of
Episode 11
Delayed discharges keeping hundreds of young people locked in hospitals, the effectiveness of gut health drinks exposed,
Episode 12
Beauty salons breaking the law by selling hay fever injections, frozen food v fresh food, and why placebo is so effectiv
Episode 13
A terminally ill patient whose insurance didn’t cover him, how healthy is it to eat honey?, what to do if your surgery
Episode 14
The dangers of nicotine pouches and patches, mixing lemon juice and coffee for supposed health benefits, and the rise of
Episode 15
How to fall safely, the pros and cons of milk alternatives, and how a private ADHD diagnosis doesn’t guarantee access
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