Episode 07 - Last Gasp

There's something in our air that's making us sick - fatigue, eye problems, inability to concentrate, headaches, obesity, even cognitive declines to name just a few symptoms. What's more, this health hazard is increasing at an alarming rate and researchers and doctors are only now beginning to understand just how much trouble we might be in. What is causing all these problems and is there anything we can do to fix it? Join us this week as we explore this rarely reported health risk in "Last Gasp."

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Published 18-01-2018 03:01