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David Epstein: Holographic Supplements

February 5, 2015

Sports writer David Epstein tracks down some surprising health claims circulating in the football world.

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Tags David Epstein, misinformation, journalism, sports, health, season 5

Rory Scholl: What I want is to smile again

October 14, 2012

Rory Scholl has to show up on day one to a new job -- with a severe case of Bell's Palsy.

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Tags Rory Scholl, season 3, Bell's palsy, comedian, health

Sara Peters: Waiting for a seizure

September 9, 2012

With her epilepsy medication failing, Sara Peters checks into a hospital with one goal: make the scariest thing in her life happen again.

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Tags Sara Peters, season 3, epilepsy, health, chronic illness, hospital

Tim Manley: A superhero goes to the hospital

September 2, 2012

As a six-year old, Tim Manley has to go to the hospital with a mysterious illness. Fortunately, he has his superpowers and his trusty sidekick -- his mom.

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Tags Tim Manley, season 3, childhood, health, hospital

Margot Leitman: The last thing I heard

August 12, 2012

Margot Leitman faces down doctors, friends and uncertainty when she suddenly loses hearing in one ear.

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Tags Margot Leitman, season 3, senses, hearing, health, comedian

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