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Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer(2021)

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Explore the science and medical innovations that conquered some of the world's deadliest diseases and doubled life expectations for many across the globe.

Created by: Steven Johnson, David Olusoga

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Season 12021 · 4 episodesSet in the context of the COVID-19 crisis, this series explores the lessons learned from previous global pandemics — including smallpox, cholera, the Spanish flu and others — and reveals how scientists, doctors, self-exp…May 11, 2021

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Status: Returning Series
Type: Documentary
Original name: Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer
First aired: May 11, 2021
Last aired: June 1, 2021
Network: PBS
Original language: English