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Uncovering stories of people around the world who suffer from rare and mysterious medical conditions. Some need surgery so complex that the odds of survival are slim.
20268 seasons
UnscriptedHeartwarmingInspiring
UnscriptedHeartwarmingInspiring
20268 seasons
16+
10 episodes
  • 1. Born As One Sister

    1. Born As One Sister

    In California, conjoined twins Erika and Eva Sandoval undergo a 17-hour surgery. In Mississippi, Wells Middleton battles through his new future after losing both his hands. In Indonesia, Andriadi Putra has over 30kg of tumours on his body.
    In California, conjoined twins Erika and Eva Sandoval undergo a 17-hour surgery. In Mississippi, Wells Middleton battles through his new future after losing both his hands. In Indonesia, Andriadi Putra has over 30kg of tumours on his body.
    TV-14
    42min
    Mar 4, 2026
  • 2. Disease You've Never Heard Of

    2. Disease You've Never Heard Of

    In Staten Island, New York, 15-year-old John suffers from epidermolysis bullosa and has no indication of how long he might live. In Kansas City, 28-year-old Justice suffers from a rare sleep condition called chronic neurological disorder.
    In Staten Island, New York, 15-year-old John suffers from epidermolysis bullosa and has no indication of how long he might live. In Kansas City, 28-year-old Justice suffers from a rare sleep condition called chronic neurological disorder.
    TV-14
    42min
    Jan 14, 2025
  • 3. Tumors Forced My Eye Out

    3. Tumors Forced My Eye Out

    After 22 surgeries and losing his right eye, Amit refuses to let his incurable neurofibromatosis define him. 9-year-old Rajeshwari seeks out medical help to deal with her Ichthyosis. Mari Jade suffers from daily fits.
    After 22 surgeries and losing his right eye, Amit refuses to let his incurable neurofibromatosis define him. 9-year-old Rajeshwari seeks out medical help to deal with her Ichthyosis. Mari Jade suffers from daily fits.
    TV-14
    42min
    Jan 21, 2025
  • 4. Missing Half A Skull

    4. Missing Half A Skull

    Brandon's life changed forever when surgeons removed a large piece of his skull. Harper's rare condition means she makes skin 10 times faster. Rafi has embarked on an incredible journey from a devastating brain haemorrhage to a successful career.
    Brandon's life changed forever when surgeons removed a large piece of his skull. Harper's rare condition means she makes skin 10 times faster. Rafi has embarked on an incredible journey from a devastating brain haemorrhage to a successful career.
    TV-14
    42min
    Jan 28, 2025
  • 5. Tumours Won't Stop Growing

    5. Tumours Won't Stop Growing

    In Madurai, India, Ravi receives life-changing surgery to remove the huge tumours that cover his face. In California, Lauren has 24-hour treatment to prolong her life.
    In Madurai, India, Ravi receives life-changing surgery to remove the huge tumours that cover his face. In California, Lauren has 24-hour treatment to prolong her life.
    TV-14
    42min
    Feb 4, 2025
  • 6. A Life Changing Accident

    6. A Life Changing Accident

    Natalie suffered major, life-changing burns after a bonfire explosion. Now, aged 18, she's not letting her burns hold her back. In Mississippi, 11-year-old Levi has a rare form of dwarfism.
    Natalie suffered major, life-changing burns after a bonfire explosion. Now, aged 18, she's not letting her burns hold her back. In Mississippi, 11-year-old Levi has a rare form of dwarfism.
    TV-14
    42min
    Feb 11, 2025
  • 7. I Have Vanishing Bones

    7. I Have Vanishing Bones

    Natalia was born with a rare condition referred to as the 'vanishing bone disease'. Sanja has a condition that causes blisters to form on her skin. In Ohio, Tiffany, 41, was diagnosed with progeria when she was in her late twenties.
    Natalia was born with a rare condition referred to as the 'vanishing bone disease'. Sanja has a condition that causes blisters to form on her skin. In Ohio, Tiffany, 41, was diagnosed with progeria when she was in her late twenties.
    TV-14
    42min
    Mar 25, 2026
  • 8. My Ankle Is My Knee

    8. My Ankle Is My Knee

    After having her leg amputated, Jillian has surgery which will allow her to use her ankle as her knee. In Peachtree City, USA, Ashley Kurpiel suffers from a rare condition that turns her muscles to bone.
    After having her leg amputated, Jillian has surgery which will allow her to use her ankle as her knee. In Peachtree City, USA, Ashley Kurpiel suffers from a rare condition that turns her muscles to bone.
    16+
    42min
    Feb 25, 2025
  • 9. A Conjoined Life

    9. A Conjoined Life

    The family of conjoined twins, Callie and Carter, must decide whether to separate them. Abandoned by her birth mother and born with no arms, Deborah refuses to let her tragic early life hold her back. Josh shares his life as 'The Tourette's Barber'.
    The family of conjoined twins, Callie and Carter, must decide whether to separate them. Abandoned by her birth mother and born with no arms, Deborah refuses to let her tragic early life hold her back. Josh shares his life as 'The Tourette's Barber'.
    TV-14
    42min
    Mar 4, 2025
  • 10. Broken My Bones Over 400 Times

    10. Broken My Bones Over 400 Times

    Both born with brittle bone disease, Dejua and Antwon have suffered over 600 breaks between them. Robert's spine is not connected to his hips. In California, Yesi, 35, was born with diastrophic dysplasia, a rare type of dwarfism.
    Both born with brittle bone disease, Dejua and Antwon have suffered over 600 breaks between them. Robert's spine is not connected to his hips. In California, Yesi, 35, was born with diastrophic dysplasia, a rare type of dwarfism.
    TV-14
    42min
    Apr 1, 2026
  • Body Bizarre
    UnscriptedHeartwarmingInspiring
    20268 seasons
    Uncovering stories of people around the world who suffer from rare and mysterious medical conditions. Some need surgery so complex that the odds of survival are slim.
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    Daphne Alexander
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    discovery plus Extraordinary Stories
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    violencesubstance useFlashing lights and strobing patterns might affect photosensitive viewers
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