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Health: Truth or Scare

Series 3

Episode 1

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

Angela Rippon and Kevin Duala return with the series that goes behind the confusing headlines to sort the science from the scare stories. In our opening episode, we look at cutting-edge treatments for serious conditions, with Angela taking cannabis oil to see if it’s the miracle cure that some people claim. Kevin finds out why doctors have changed their minds about crash diets and meets a man who says he has slimmed himself off the diabetes danger list. Meanwhile, Steve Brown puts on scrubs to witness a hi-tech tonsillectomy. Show less

Contributors

Presenter:
Angela Rippon
Presenter:
Kevin Duala
Reporter:
Steve Brown
Series Producer:
Gaby Koppel
Executive Producer:
Rowland Stone
Executive Producer:
Rob Unsworth

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