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Joanna Monigatti

Hi, I am Dr. Joanna Monigatti. From the world of AskADoc and StoryPlanet. Because sometimes the truth about the human body is stranger than fiction. Ever wondered what’s weirder — real medicine or science fiction? Join me for a weekly adventure through medical mysteries, bizarre biology, and the sci-fi ideas that might not be fiction for long. Smart, funny, a little dark — and always true (mostly).Welcome aboard AskADoc / StoryPlanet.

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Storyplanet african folktales and sci-fi

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Dear health-conscious friends, Antibiotics have transformed modern medicine, saving millions of lives by treating bacterial infections that were once deadly. Yet they remain one of the most misunderstood medications. Every year, countless people take antibiotics when they won't help—or stop taking them too early when they should continue. Understanding what antibiotics can and cannot do is one of the best ways to protect your health. What Antibiotics Do Antibiotics are medicines that kill...

Storyplanet african folktales and sci-fi

Dear gorgeous readers, Long before books, movies, and streaming services, there was the fire. As night fell, families gathered in circles while the oldest voices told stories of brave hunters, clever tricksters, forgotten kingdoms, and spirits hiding in the forests. These tales weren't just entertainment—they carried history, wisdom, warnings, and hope from one generation to the next. Fast forward thousands of years. Today, our storytellers sit behind keyboards instead of campfires. Dragons...