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![Abul Bajandar, known as the "tree man," had extensive, wood-like warts on his hands.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GzqG4gNsQ4ESSLq4wRMnQ9-320-80.jpg)
'Tree Man' Has Surgery: What Causes This Rare Condition?
By Rachael Rettner published
A 27-year-old in Bangladesh known as the "tree man" recently underwent surgery to remove the extensive, wood-like warts that covered his hands and feet.
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Conjoined Twin Girls Successfully Separated
By Rachael Rettner published
Conjoined twin girls who shared much of their lower body were successfully separated after a surgery that took 17 hours.
![A heart with a bandage on it](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vDjF88aVj8ywTYA4ukgGai-320-80.jpg)
Stem Cells May Help Repair Broken Monkey Hearts
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
Stem cells may be able to repair damaged hearts, a small new study in monkeys finds.
![Joe Buck, photographed at a benefit in West Hollywood, California, in 2013.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gSffDLrz3yNnCqHorxT3D5-320-80.jpg)
Hair Plugs? Joe Buck Puts Cosmetic Addictions in Spotlight
By Kacey Deamer published
The problem is not actually the hair, but the relationship someone has with his or her own image.
![An image of test tubes and pipettes suggests medical research](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6PNn6WpqJi5mwGvugnj3CG-320-80.jpg)
Strange Beasts: Why Human-Animal Chimeras Might Be Coming
By Rachael Rettner published
The federal government may soon lift its ban on funding research that uses so-called human-animal chimeras. But what medical benefits could such research bring?
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Donald Trump's Draft Deferment: What Are Heel Spurs?
By Sara G. Miller published
What are heel spurs, and what do you do if you have them?
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'Poop Transplant' Changes Play Out Over Several Months, Study Finds
By Rachael Rettner published
Patients who undergo a "poop transplant" to treat severe diarrhea often see their symptoms get better within days, but their gut bacteria continue to undergo dramatic changes for months.
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