Medical Mysteries

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Medical Mysteries

We trust doctors with our lives; they are some of the most educated and well-respected members of society. But what happens if they can't diagnose a patient? This high stake medical procedural follows patients as they suffer from bizarre, often terrifying illnesses. None of which doctors learned about in medical school. Medical Mysteries is a Spotify Original from Parcast.

  1. 12/15/2020

    Mary Toft

    In 18th century England, Mary Toft defied all medical odds when she started giving birth to rabbits.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    50 min

  2. 12/08/2020

    The Bubonic Plague Pt. 2

    When the plague broke out again in the late 19th century, scientists dissected buboes, bodies, and fleas… and found the source of the Black Death. The disease had already killed millions throughout Europe and Asia. In 1900, it reached San Francisco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    54 min

  3. 12/01/2020

    The Bubonic Plague Pt. 1

    It was one of the most lethal pandemics in global history. The bubonic plague’s devastating spread in 6th and 14th century Europe paved the way for how we handle outbreaks today — though patients in medieval times saw no sign of a cure.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    50 min

  4. 11/17/2020

    Brain-Eating Amoeba

    In July 2013, a 12-year-old girl from Arkansas was diagnosed with a rare and deadly brain-eating amoeba known as Naegleria fowleri. Her exposure came from a local water park, but brain-eating amoebas are lurking everywhere — including our own faucets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    50 min

  5. 11/10/2020

    Aging Syndrome

    Progeria is a rare disorder that causes children's bodies to age and deteriorate quickly. Those with the condition have a life expectancy of 13 years. We follow the journey of one patient, Hayley Okines, who dedicated her short life to helping others battle the disease. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    45 min

  6. 11/03/2020

    Alice in Wonderland Syndrome

    For these patients, rooms shrink, bodies grow disproportionately large, and objects appear farther than they are. Many believe author Lewis Carroll had this condition, and that it inspired the classic tale for which the syndrome was named.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    48 min

  7. 10/27/2020

    Ergotism and the Salem Witch Trials Pt. 2

    Modern day researchers are still trying to explain what happened in 17th century Salem. Many have blamed the event on mass hysteria, but one doctor points to an outbreak of a fungus called ergot — the same organism used to create LSD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    49 min

  8. 10/20/2020

    Ergotism and the Salem Witch Trials Pt. 1

    In 17th century Massachusetts, three young girls experienced strange symptoms –– prickling of the skin, convulsions and trance-like states. Before long, dozens were complaining of the same ailments, and accusations of witchcraft started to emerge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    46 min
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We trust doctors with our lives; they are some of the most educated and well-respected members of society. But what happens if they can't diagnose a patient? This high stake medical procedural follows patients as they suffer from bizarre, often terrifying illnesses. None of which doctors learned about in medical school. Medical Mysteries is a Spotify Original from Parcast.

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