Episode 2
Going behind the headlines to answer health questions. Dr Chris van Tulleken investigates whether garlic, beetroot and watermelon can reduce blood pressure.
Can foods be as potent as medicines? It's claimed garlic, beetroot and watermelon can all reduce our blood pressure - but what's the truth? Dr Chris van Tulleken investigates.
Medical journalist Michael Mosley quizzes leading experts to discover if sugar really is a toxin. Dr Saleyha Ahsan dispels some popular myths about treating burns and surgeon Gabriel Weston travels to Russia to witness a controversial operation where stems cells are being used to rebuild organs.
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A&E doctor Saleyha Ahsan shows how to deal with a severe burn.
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Can you grow a new windpipe from stem cells and artificial fibres?
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What to do to treat a burn
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Christopher van Tulleken |
| Presenter | Michael Mosley |
| Presenter | Gabriel Weston |
| Presenter | Saleyha Ahsan |
| Executive Producer | Jacqueline Smith |
| Series Producer | Graeme Thomson |
| Producer | Alex Freeman |
Broadcasts
- Wed 22 Oct 2014 20:00
- Mon 27 Oct 2014 23:20±«Óãtv Two except Northern Ireland & Scotland
- Mon 27 Oct 2014 23:50±«Óãtv Two Scotland
- Thu 27 Nov 2014 01:35±«Óãtv Two except Scotland
- Thu 27 Nov 2014 02:00±«Óãtv Two Scotland
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