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2 - THINGS THAT GO BITE
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12 Oct 2015
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5 - OUTDATED MEDICAL PRACTICES
5 - OUTDATED MEDICAL PRACTICES
In this episode we look back at some questionable medical practices that haven’t quite stood the test of time. How does ... Read more
11 Dec 2017
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8 Jan 2018
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3 - THINGS YOU FIND IN THE ER
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The team explores the spectrum of death - coping with loss, CPR as a superhero cape, and how some medical practices can ... Read more
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18 - FOOD POISONING
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Every year, 1 in 6 people get food poisoning. But, what is food poisoning? What should you do if you get food poisoning?... Read more
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7 - UP IN SMOKE
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Just how fast and how far can a human go? This week, the physiology and stories of extreme runners. Ultramarathon Man, D... Read more
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