This Monday, “Dr Xand’s Con or Cure” tackles a range of health concerns, from the serious to the trendy. Dr. Xand van Tulleken and the team begin by investigating a potentially catastrophic medical oversight: the story of 17,500 women in Northern Ireland who received possibly incorrect cervical smear results. The episode aims to get to the bottom of what went wrong and highlight the potential consequences.
Next, the team turns its attention to the booming gut health drink market. With sales skyrocketing, Dr. Xand examines the science – or lack thereof – behind these products. Are they the miracle cures they claim to be, or just another health fad preying on consumer anxieties?
Finally, the episode takes a look at the difficult situation facing young people stuck in hospitals in Scotland, often with minimal access to their families. The segment examines the heartbreaking circumstances that lead to these extended stays and the impact on the young patients and their loved ones.
“Dr Xand’s Con or Cure” airs this Monday, 28 April, at 10:15 AM GMT on BBC One.
