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F.D.A. Approves Blood Test for Colon Cancer Detection

While not a perfect alternative to colonoscopies or fecal tests, experts hope the test could lead to more people getting screened for colorectal cancers.

By Gina Kolata

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A Blood Test Accurately Diagnosed Alzheimer’s 90% of the Time, Study Finds

It was much more accurate than primary care doctors using cognitive tests and CT scans. The findings could speed the quest for an affordable and accessible way to diagnose patients with memory problems.

By Pam Belluck

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Halting the Bird Flu Outbreak in Cows May Require Thinking Beyond Milk

A new study paints a complex picture of the outbreak, suggesting that the virus could be spreading in multiple ways and that it is not always mild in cows.

By Emily Anthes

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Is Bird Flu Spreading Widely to Farm Workers? A Small Study Offers Some Reassurance

Officials found no evidence of silent infections in 35 Michigan dairy workers, but experts noted that much more data was necessary.

By Emily Anthes and Noah Weiland

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