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In the late 1800s, a young man in rural New England comes down with a deadly illness known as “the White Death.” When his doctor can’t help, the man’s neighbors propose a bizarre treatment… that involves the supernatural.

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

Listen Now: Wondery.fm/MBMM

For 100s more stories like this one, check out my YouTube channel just called "MrBallen" -- https://www.youtube.com/c/MrBallen

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Medical Mysteries - "She Haunts Me"