From the amazing to the ridiculous, get ready to uncover the biggest breakthroughs and blunders in medical history. Includes some lucky guesswork, toe-curling treatments, fascinating breakthroughs, potions & pills and revolting stories. Discover..

• the germs behind some of history’s nastiest illnesses – from cholera to COVID-19
• how alligator blood could help fight infections
• the barbers that would cut off more than just your hair
• Gross treatments, including leeches, pee and wine made from snakes

Includes some lucky guesswork, toe-curling treatments, fascinating breakthroughs and revolting stories. It’s a spectacular, mind-boggling read.