Clickbait Clinic with Stacey Dooley
2026 · BBC iPlayer · 29 min · 1 season
S01E06 · Can dog deworming tablets cure cancer?
Mon, 12 Oct, 4:00 pm
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.
About
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.
Episodes
- E01
Is leg-lengthening surgery safe?
Mon, 21 Sept· 29 minStacey 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.
- E02
Is the carnivore diet good for you?
Mon, 21 Sept· 29 minStacey explores the controversial carnivore diet, popularised by Joe Rogan and Elon Musk, and discovers an online trend for 'nature's Ozempic'.
- E03
Can a drip make me younger?
Mon, 21 Sept· 29 minStacey 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.
- E04
Is it dangerous to boost my testosterone?
Mon, 12 Oct· 28 minStacey 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.
- E05
Can blue dye make me smarter?
Mon, 12 Oct· 29 minStacey explores meth blue, a textile dye that influencers claim can boost your brain power and shocks the doctors with their deepfake socials.
- E06
Can dog deworming tablets cure cancer?
Mon, 12 Oct· 28 minStacey meets Mel, who's hoping a shocking online claim could help with her stage four cancer, a viral trend not approved for human consumption.
Cast
Stacey Dooley
Presenter
Alex George
Presenter
Dr. Nighat Arif
Presenter