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The Happy Pod: 'Life changing' treatment restored my daughter's vision

May 9, 2026·26 min·5-min readnarrativenews
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This episode of The Happy Pod from the BBC World Service highlights uplifting human stories, from a young girl regaining her sight through gene therapy to four grandmothers forming an unexpected friendship with a pro wrestler. It celebrates resilience, scientific progress, and the joy f

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SaffieHolly GibbsBedriya AdemDavid AttenboroughRob HendersonMichaela StrachanMichael CoeDereeseRebecca Douglas

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ANZ Journal of Surgery

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Long Form Journalism

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