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Allergies: Why Does Your Body Hate You?
Season 1
Episode 6
From pollen to peanuts, allergies can be the bane of our existence. Hold on tight for this wild ride of an episode that takes us through time. By the end, you'll see how Paris, sea anemone toxin, Prince Albert I of Monaco, and eczema are all linked to allergies...and what we can do about preventing and treating them in the future.
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