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Series 2: Episode 13

Julie from Colchester suffers from arthritis and was told she needed knee replacement surgery. Not only did her operation go badly, but she then discovered that she didn’t need to go through with it in the first place. Her surgeon was struck off for botching operations, not diagnosing infections, failing to consult colleagues and not obtaining patient consent. \n\nTongue scraping is a new fad on social media. The claim is that it helps improve your health by getting rid of anything nasty that may be sitting on your tongue. Should we all be doing it? \n\nSpurred on by endorsements and ads from celebrities and influencers, collagen supplements have become hugely popular. Lots of people are parting with cash, believing they can help them stay youthful. Dr Ophelia Veraitch, a consultant dermatologist, unpacks what they are, whether they work and, ultimately, whether they are a waste of money. \n\nVirtual reality is usually the domain of the gaming community, but when it comes to healthcare, it may be more than just a game – it could be a game-changer. This world though is not just the future – it is already with us in the present. VR expert Sarah Ticho walks Xand through what it looks like today, and talks about some of the very real changes some of this technology is already making to people’s lives. \n\nAlthough microwaves have been around for years now, many people are still wary of them, not quite trusting that they are completely OK to use. But do they remove any goodness from our food? Do they affect the vitamins and nutrients? Ultimately, are they good for our food, or bad?

Source: BBC 1