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Sick

SICK looks at how diseases work inside our body. We talk to top doctors and researchers to uncover the mysteries of viruses, bacteria, fungi and our own immune system.
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  1. S3 E1 - Migraines
    September 13, 2021
    5min
    TV-PG
    Migraines are more than just headaches and have been misunderstood for years. Now, Dr. Rashmi Halker Singh explains that migraines come down to two main things: your genes and your brain.
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  2. S3 E2 - How Do Moles Become Cancerous?
    September 13, 2021
    6min
    TV-PG
    Most people have multiple moles, and they come in different shapes and sizes. Usually they're harmless, but occasionally they could be a sign of melanoma. Dermatologist Aaron Mangold explains how they turn into a deadly form of cancer.
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  3. S3 E3 - Pneumonia
    September 13, 2021
    5min
    TV-PG
    The immune system has a whole arsenal of ways to fight off an infection, but when it comes to pneumonia, the immune system's response can be lethal.
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  4. S3 E4 - What Causes Osteoporosis?
    September 13, 2021
    6min
    TV-PG
    Dr. Suneela Vegunta explains how low levels of calcium affect the body's bone formation process, leading to osteoporosis.
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  5. S3 E5 - Typhoid
    September 13, 2021
    6min
    TV-PG
    Typhoid isn't just a fever, it can also tear holes in your intestines and affect other organs. Anita Zaidi explains what typhoid is and whether or not there's a cure.
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  6. S3 E6 - Polio
    September 13, 2021
    6min
    TV-PG
    We may be close to eliminating polio, but we're not there quite yet. Dr. Jay Wenger explains how people become paralyzed when antibodies in the blood don't stop the infection.
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  7. S3 E7 - Meet Candida Auris
    September 13, 2021
    4min
    TV-PG
    There's a new superbug on the block: Candida Auris. It's resistant to antibiotics and incredibly hard to detect, and now, it's quietly wreaking havoc on our healthcare system.
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Starring
Dr. Jay WengerAnna Campbell
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