Have you ever heard of pellagra? Well, you are not alone as most people in America have heard of this devastating disease, but 100 years ago pellagra spread like wildfire across the United States. Pellagra would attack adults, senior citizens and kids. First a person would get this disfiguring rash and bumps, then diarrhea, hallucinations came next and then finally death. For a long time doctors and scientist could not find a cure or a way to prevent pellagra. A lot of brave doctors and scientist risked their own lives to stop this disease. "Red Madness" is a fascinating story with many firsthand accounts. Riveting!!