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Oct 2024
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Ep. 54 | Root of All Evil

Wondery | Ballen Studios
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Doctors were sure they could help a man who was suffering from severe swelling in his spine. But nothing worked, and as the man slipped away, doctors could only scratch their heads. They had no way of knowing the problem was far worse than any of them imagined.  Follow MrBallen's Medical Mysteries on Amazon Music or wherever you get your podcasts. New ep ... Show More
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