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Make Me Well by Xand van Tulleken – an eye-opening takedown of wellness myths

The engaging TV doctor dismantles the spurious science behind modern day snake oils, from collagen to turmeric

The Guardian - UK · Oct 16

My London: Chris van Tulleken

Professor Chris van Tulleken loves pizza at Sweet Thursday, cold reservoir plunges and dates at the Scolt Head

Evening Standard · Oct 9

The price of survival

The new Apple TV limited drama series Lucky is a high-stakes thriller about survival, identity and the difficult process of escaping the life you were born into. At the centre of the story is Luciana "Lucky" Armstrong (Anya Taylor-Joy), a brilliant but troubled con artist raised by her father, John…

Bangkok Post · Aug 4

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This Food is ‘Worse Than Smoking’, Doctor Warns

In a warning that has sparked global discussion, NHS doctor and University College London associate professor Dr Chris van Tulleken has raised concerns that modern diets dominated by ultra-processed foods may be doing damage comparable to smoking, and in some cases may even be contributing to a greater share of…

MyLifeXP · May 4

Children in Britain are being ‘fed to death’, TV doctor warns

Food often perceived as ‘healthy’, like yoghurt and cereal, can lead to people far exceeding their recommended calorie intake

The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2025

Top TV doctor warns big food companies are ‘feeding our kids to death’

Professor Chris van Tulleken said people are ‘essentially forced to eat unhealthy food’.

Evening Standard · Nov 5, 2025

As a fitness writer, I eat a few protein bars a week – after watching Joe Wicks’ UPF documentary, will I give them up?

IN FOCUS: Professor Chris van Tulleken has joined forces with Joe Wicks to launch the ‘Killer’ ultra-processed protein bar in a new Channel 4 documentary – but will watching it encourage fitness writer Harry Bullmore to stop eating these products?

The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2025

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Joe Wicks: Licensed to Kill review – TV so vile you’ll never touch a protein bar again

The lockdown star pulls a Jamie Oliver and gets political, creating a ‘killer’ snack bar that’s as harmful as possible ... to show up how hellish some of those on the market are. It’s frightening viewing that refuses to hold back

The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2025

Disease X: Hunting the Next Pandemic review – an hour of pure terror

Dr Chris van Tulleken learns that Covid-19 was nothing compared to what’s coming to wipe us out. Still, at least he’s like a jolly old uncle as he delivers the bad news

The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2025

Big brands send out barrage of junk food ads before obesity rules bite

Advertising on snacks rises 26% compared with last year, months before restrictions on promoting unhealthy food come into force

The Guardian - UK · Apr 12, 2025

BBC Doctor Warns Taking Tablets with Fruit Could Be Dangerous

Dr. Xand van Tulleken, a regular on BBC Morning Live, is raising a critical warning about the impact of certain foods on medications.

The Fashion Central · Feb 12, 2025

Dr Chris van Tulleken: ‘Our food system has made children very sick’

Here’s what the TV scientist says we should do about it

The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2024

Doctor shares three simple tricks to teach children about healthy eating

Dr van Tulleken said there was ‘one thing’ that experts agreed on

The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2024

‘I won’t send off my poo’: Dr Chris van Tulleken on ultra-processed food, his Christmas lectures and gut analysis

Exclusive: Author to explore ‘really fun’ science of food and diet for Royal Institution’s annual broadcast

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2024

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The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2024

Chris Packham and Dr Chris van Tulleken to front new BBC science programmes

Among the new programmes are two Horizon specials – one of which will explore the possibility of a new global pandemic.

The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2024

Academic and doctor Chris van Tulleken: ‘Ultra-processed products are food that lies to us’

The author on how his mission to improve our national diet began – and where it needs to go

Salon · Jan 16, 2024

The truth about ultra-processed foods

"Ultra-processed foods haven't been shown to be the largest cause of deaths globally"

The Guardian - UK · Jan 13, 2024

Give peas a chance and feed yourself the four Ks: 10 simple ways to revolutionise your diet

These easy meal hacks will boost your energy levels and sharpen your mind

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The Guardian - UK · Jan 2, 2024

Beware the mix of food and fear – the truth about ultra-processed foods is still emerging

Early research on UPFs is welcome – but if people are missing out on nutrients in a quest to avoid them, is it really helping, asks journalist Amelia Tait

The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2023

‘It’s like trying to quit smoking’: why are 1 in 7 of us addicted to ultra-processed foods?

Biscuits, ice-cream and fizzy drinks can be just as addictive as alcohol and cigarettes, research has found. What are they doing to our bodies – and how can we kick the habit?

The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2023

Ultra-processed foods: the 19 things everyone needs to know

They make up 57% of the UK diet – and the risks are becoming ever more evident. Here is how to recognise UPFs and find healthier alternatives

WEKU · Jul 24, 2023

An ultra-processed diet made this doctor sick. Now he's studying why

A diet composed of 80% ultra-processed foods led one British doctor to gain weight and feel unwell. Now he's trying to nail down the health effects of this type of diet, which many Americans eat.

Tribune News Service · Jun 28, 2023

Review: What happens when a celebrity doc eats junk food for 30 days? (Nothing good)

NONFICTION: 'Ultra-Processed People' investigates how the products of food science are harming consumers.

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2023

Axing two-for-one junk food deal bans ‘unforgivable’, campaigners warn

TV doctor Chris van Tulleken branded suggestions the ‘light-touch’ regulation would restrict consumer choice ‘ludicrous’.

The Week · May 18, 2023

The ubiquity of dangerous ultra-processed foods

There are growing concerns over the potential harmful health effects of ultra-processed foods (UPFs).

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