'Tree Man' Gets Pioneering Surgery for Rare Skin Condition - A man in Gaza with an extremely rare skin condition dubbed "tree man syndrome" says his life has been changed by a pioneering surgical treatment.

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Women at high risk of developing ovarian cancer have lower levels of protective “friendly” vaginal bacteria, as do women diagnosed with the disease, according to a new study. Further research hopes to demonstrate that re-introducing lactobacilli into the vagina will reduce risk of the disease.

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Only half of US children get the flu vaccine, with parents’ misperceptions about vaccines on the rise, but offering information to disprove vaccine myths to parents in the form of a low-cost, simple handout increased flu vaccination rates in children, suggests a new randomized, controlled study.

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Having too few beneficial bacteria in the vaginal microbiome may increase a woman's chance of ovarian cancer, and swabs may be used to spot this, suggests a new study, which found that Lactobacilli levels were significantly lower in women under 50 with ovarian cancer or with high-risk cancer genes.

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Parents given a handout with flu facts at their pediatrician's office were more likely to get their kids vaccinated before the end of flu season, finds a new randomized, controlled trial, suggesting that facts to dispel myths may be a low-cost method to improve influenza vaccination in children.

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A simple cold virus can effectively treat a form of bladder cancer, a new study suggests

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The Reason Anxious People Often Have Allergies - There might be a hidden link between seasonal sniffles and mood disorders.

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