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Season 1 | 30s

Discover the little-known story of the innovations in science and medicine that doubled the human lifespan in less than a century, and celebrate the unsung heroes of public health who believed change was possible and acted on it.

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Behavioral scientists hired by advertising agencies use psychology to influence habits.
Florence Nightingale used data and creativity to alter the course of human health.
Learn the importance of persuading the public to protect themselves during health crises.
Gertrude Elion's role in developing drugs made her a pioneer of modern medicine.
Alexander Fleming's untidy desk becomes the key to a major scientific breakthrough.
Track the importance of data mapping and analysis in the quest to improve public health.
Learn about the surprisingly recent invention of medicine that combats illness directly.
In London, Black and Asian communities face a higher risk of death from COVID-19.
See the role vaccination plays in our growing ability to prevent the spread of illness.
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Learn the importance of persuading the public to protect themselves during health crises.
Track the importance of data mapping and analysis in the quest to improve public health.
Learn about the surprisingly recent invention of medicine that combats illness directly.
See the role vaccination plays in our growing ability to prevent the spread of illness.