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Jul 31
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Medical Mysteries - "No Reservations/The...

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This story is a fan favorite from MrBallen's Medical Mysteries.

No Reservations:

A Spanish marathon runner develops a mysterious obsession with gourmet food. But what seems like an innocent new passion may be more dangerous than he thinks.

The Game:

After going through her normal morning routine, an otherwise healthy woman finds herself at death’s door. In a mad rush to save the woman’s life, her doctors try to understand why her body is suddenly shutting down with no explanation.

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