Dr Xand's Con or Cure

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The facts, not the fakes, about your health.

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.

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Alexander van Tulleken

Ashley John-Baptiste

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Dr Xand's Con or Cure: Series 1: Episode 7

Episode 7

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Do we need less sleep as we get older? And is teeth whitening safe?

Cheap teeth whitening kits – are they ever safe? Do we really need less sleep as we get older? And, it was the largest maternity scandal in the UK, but have things really changed?

When Clare from Bristol booked a cheap teeth whitening service through social media, her ‘too-good-to-be-true’ treatment made eating and drinking very difficult. Dentist Dr Rhona Eskander reveals the red flags to look out for in the pursuit of a perfect smile.

Controversial diabetes drug Ozempic has hit the headlines as non-diabetics grab supplies to use for one of its side-effects: weight loss. But is it a miracle drug or a medical disaster? And are the supply issues a real cause for concern for diabetics?

Plus, the largest maternity scandal in the history of the NHS began with one grieving mother looking for answers and ended up involving 1,486 families. We meet the Rev Charlotte, whose son Adam was a victim. 

And we’re busting the most common myths around sleep. Is eight hours really a magic number? 

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