Episode 3
Michael Mosley and the doctors undertake the most ambitious experiment yet on the series - testing whether the spice turmeric could help protect us against cancer.
Michael Mosley and the doctors undertake the most ambitious experiment yet on the series - testing whether the spice turmeric could help protect us against cancer, with the help of nearly 100 volunteers, several UK universities and some brand new technology. Gabriel Weston learns how one of these methods, based on a new understanding of the very beginnings of cancer, could soon provide us all with personalised cancer tests. Dr Chris van Tulleken investigates whether glucosamine pills really help with joint pain, and Dr Saleyha Ahsan looks at whether cheap painkillers are as good as expensive brands. Guest Dr Zoe Williams, meanwhile, tries out home cholesterol test kits.
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Does turmeric really help protect us from cancer?
We do an ambitious experiment to discover whether turmeric really could be good for us
Should I buy glucosamine for my joints?
We reveal the truth about glucosamine pills — and a more effective solution for joints.
How can I spot the signs of meningitis?
The new vaccines we all need to know about, and how spotting the signs could save a life
Should I try... mindfulness?
Mindfulness is all the rage — but what does it really do to your brain?
Could a new understanding of how cancer starts lead to personalised risk tests?
How preventative medicine could be transformed by helping us all reduce our risk of cancer
Are more expensive painkillers worth the money?
Cheap painkillers are a tenth of the price of expensive brands — are they as good?
Should I check my cholesterol levels at home?
We put home cholesterol test kits... to the test
Are there natural alternatives to HRT?
With many women not wanting to take replacement hormones, what are the alternatives?
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The test that can spot cancer BEFORE it develops
Duration: 05:18
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Michael Mosley |
Presenter | Saleyha Ahsan |
Presenter | Gabriel Weston |
Presenter | Christopher van Tulleken |
Executive Producer | Jacqueline Smith |
Series Producer | Alex Freeman |