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Wellness Fakery Exposed: Doctors vs. Social Media
30 Jul
Summary
- Doctors and creators will debunk viral wellness trends.
- Series addresses one in three Brits seeking health advice online.
- Topics include extreme surgery, drips, diets, and unproven cures.
A new BBC series, Clickbait Clinic with Stacey Dooley, is set to investigate the prevalence of health misinformation on social media. With one in three Britons reportedly turning to online platforms for medical advice, the program aims to help viewers discern factual health information from viral trends.
Presenter Stacey Dooley will collaborate with respected doctors Dr Alex George and Dr Nighat Arif. Together, they will explore a range of hyped medical claims. Topics investigated will include extreme leg-lengthening surgery, NAD+ drips, the carnivore diet, and unverified claims about testosterone and methylene blue.
The series will trace how specific wellness trends gain traction online and identify the influencers driving them. Drs George and Arif bring their professional experience to the forefront, aiming to provide evidence-based insights and warn against potentially harmful or ineffective advice. Clickbait Clinic with Stacey Dooley is scheduled to air on BBC One and iPlayer later this year.
