In March 2021, journalist Leyland Cecco from Toronto discovered a memo from New Brunswick health officials that reported a potential undiscovered neurological disorder affecting approximately 40 individuals. Since then, the story has undergone numerous developments, culminating in a recently published, peer-reviewed study that disputes the existence of a mysterious illness altogether.
In her conversation with Madeleine Finlay, Cecco elaborates on the alarming symptoms endured by the patients and explains why the research is unlikely to settle the ongoing debate surrounding the cause of their conditions.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/science/audio/2025/may/20/the-latest-twist-in-a-canadian-medical-mystery-podcast
