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New Polyp Detection Method Could Be Cost-Saver
Optical technology is as accurate as colorectal tissue examination, study finds

Early Use of NSAIDs Might Prevent Alzheimer’s
Study in mice finds anti-inflammatories don't help those with existing disease

Scientists Grow New Penile Tissue in the Lab
Rabbits implanted with new cells regained sexual function, study says

Stem Cells May Offer Alternative to Lung Transplants
Novel protocol could provide new lung tissue for certain patients, researchers say

Stem Cells Repair Acute Lung Injury in Mice
Study findings may lead to way to prevent this cause of death in people

Germs Mingle Most on Palms, Feet, Forearms
Body-wide survey also finds unique mix of bacteria for each person

Complete Horse Genome Sequence Revealed
Findings could aid understanding of human diseases, scientists say

Household Chemicals May Affect Cholesterol Levels
PFCs are found in packaging, paper and exposures were evident in most people, researchers say

Science Finds Healing in Halloween Horrors
Vampire bats, spiders and even a monster have sparked new treatments

Scientist Throws Curve Into Breaking-Ball Debate
Contends curveballs are an illusion; ridiculous, says former star major league pitcher