The Unethical Medical Experiment That Lasted 40 YEARS!

The Unethical Medical Experiment That Lasted 40 YEARS!

Author: Paranormality UK December 14, 2025 Duration: 51:51

Through the 20th Century, 400 men were subjected to medical experimentation to gain more insight into Syphilis for 40 years. These men were never treated for the condition despite being treatment available, and were simply told they had "Bad Blood"


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