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turning on a bathroom faucet may help cure an irritating skin problem

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A new transplant is helping to cure some sickle cell anemia patients

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New approach to lung surgery allows for tiny incisions

A new surgery to fix sweating for people who have a chronic problem

You may have seen some of the commercials for treating toenail fungus. It may sound funny--but it's very real..for many people.

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