Clickbait Clinic with Stacey Dooley

Medical

Station:
BBC iPlayer (GB)

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To Be Determined

Start:
2026-09-21

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Clickbait Clinic with Stacey Dooley will uncover the truth behind some of the wildest health trends taking over our social media feeds.1 in 3 Brits now turn to social media for health advice, but how can we sort the miracle cures from the snake oil? Stacey will work with leading doctors and scientists to learn about the internet's most hyped medical claims: from fitness boosters to pain beaters, youth elixirs to fat busters, the team will trace the digital breadcrumbs to figure out how a trend went viral, meet the key influencers driving the buzz, and put the science to the test. With NHS waiting lists growing, and with social media playing an increasing role in all of our lives, The Clickbait Clinic's final verdict could be life changing... or lifesaving.

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S1E1 - Is leg-lengthening surgery safe?

Stacey witnesses a shocking surgery in Miami where people have their legs broken to get six inches taller and questions if drinking toxic laundry powder can really cure joint pain.

Air Date: 21 Sep 2026 00:00 (CDT)

S1E2 - Is the carnivore diet good for you?

Stacey explores the controversial carnivore diet, popularised by Joe Rogan and Elon Musk, and discovers an online trend for 'nature's Ozempic'.

Air Date: 21 Sep 2026 00:00 (CDT)

S1E3 - Can a drip make me younger?

Stacey explores whether celebrities like the Kardashians have discovered the fountain of youth in an IV drip and asks if buying skinny jabs on socials is dangerous.

Air Date: 21 Sep 2026 00:00 (CDT)

S1E4 - Is it dangerous to boost my testosterone?

Stacey meets young men who T-maxx – taking a ‘manhood shot' of testosterone that pumps them up but can also reduce their sperm count, and questions if fast food can cure migraines.

Air Date: 21 Sep 2026 00:00 (CDT)

S1E5 - Can blue dye make me smarter?

Stacey explores meth blue, a textile dye that influencers claim can boost your brain power and shocks the doctors with their deepfake socials.

Air Date: 21 Sep 2026 00:00 (CDT)

S1E6 - Can dog deworming tablets cure cancer?

Stacey meets Mel, who's hoping a shocking online claim could help with her stage four cancer, a viral trend not approved for human consumption.

Air Date: 21 Sep 2026 00:00 (CDT)