Dr Xand Van Tulleken, a familiar face on the BBC , disagrees with the view that chicken soup is just an old wives' tale when it comes to battling the common cold - asserting there's actually some truth in it. During an appearance on BBC Morning Live last year, he said: "We don't have a treatment for the virus to actually shorten the duration of infection" cautioning viewers against splashing out on pricey over-the-counter remedies. Emphasising the importance of rest and hydration, he suggested