Dr Xand's Con or Cure - Season 3

Brazilian butt lift dangers, the robot transforming one boy's experience of cancer, choosing the right toothpaste, and should we drink pickle juice?

Ashley John-Baptiste goes to the moon and back to explore new treatments for pain, devised for astronauts. Dr Xand gets to the truth of why we get sick when we have time off. And is there anything that can help with long Covid symptoms?

Scammers targeting funerals, the contraceptive device causing pain, and the dangers of cotton buds.

Protecting ourselves from financial scams, the addictive dangers of a hair loss drug, and does drinking alcohol help keep us warm in cold weather?

The cheap deals for cosmetic surgery that left people out of pocket, why electric toothbrushes really are worth the money, and can stress turn our hair grey?

The criminals selling fake or stolen disabled blue badges, plus the latest gizmos and gadgets for bunions, plantar fasciitis and other foot issues. But do any of them work?

With whooping cough on the rise, there is confusion over vaccines and who should get one. And what's the right number per day when it comes to having a poo?

Are meal replacement drinks really a healthy alternative? And Dr Xand shares what we can do to check out the medical professionals who treat us.

The beauticians illegally offering dodgy injectables without a prescription. And is it safe to swallow chewing gum?

Dr Xand investigates a common prescription drug with horrific withdrawal symptoms. Also on the programme, the effects of late-night eating on sleep and weight gain. And the incredible story of a condition that makes sufferers drunk without drinking alcohol.