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Medicine's Future Could Lie in Each Patient's Genome
In two studies, scientists quickly scanned individuals' DNA to get at causes of disease

Young Kids to Benefit From Broader Pneumococcal Vaccine
CDC study found newest vaccine lowered chances of those under 5 getting the disease

Variable Blood Pressure a New Stroke Risk Factor?
Big ups and downs in readings may call for specific treatments, experts say

Obesity, Drinking a Double Threat to the Liver
Combination increased chances of cirrhosis, studies found

Inhalant Abuse a Deadly Middle-School Concern
'Huffing' more common than smoking pot, snorting cocaine among 12-year-olds, study finds

Scientists Find Stem Cells in Hair That Can Become Skin
Finding could lead to better wound care, baldness treatments, experts say

Pre-Season Test Spots Baseball Pitchers at Risk of Injury
Weakness in rotator cuff a warning sign, but exercise regimens can help, experts say

Mind Reading Moves Closer to Reality
Brain scans beat chance at identifying specific memories, scientists report

U.S. Chalks Up Victories in War on Cancer
Cancer Society study finds drop in death rates since 1970

Online Dating as Honest as Real Life
When fibs are told, men and women do so about equally, researchers say

Body's Response to Foods' Smell, Taste Could Be Diabetes Risk Factor
A gene mutation could trigger key insulin reaction in some, researchers say

Long-Term Use of Osteoporosis Drugs Linked to Fractures
Drug 'holiday' may be the answer, but more study needed, researchers say

Seaweed May Help Treat Lymphoma
Lab study finds extract slows cancer growth without affecting healthy cells

New Knee May Improve Balance
Replacement joint seems to help prevent falls among elderly, study finds

Heat Therapy Helps Treat U.S. Soldiers' Infections
Device works on skin lesions caused by parasite in Iraq, Afghanistan, study finds

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