EPISODE · Jan 21, 2026 · 34 MIN
Blue People
from Is this the norm? · host Rebecca, Heather and Lora
Dive into the fascinating medical mystery of the "blue people" - individuals with a rare genetic condition called methemoglobinemia that causes blue-tinted skin. This episode explores the famous Fugate family of Kentucky, the science behind their unusual appearance, and how this condition was eventually treated and virtually eliminated.
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