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3 Americans win medicine Nobel for chromosome research

Three U.S. researchers have won the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine for solving "a major problem in biology," the Nobel Committee announced Monday.

For minorities, the wait for a bone marrow match can be long

In May, Denise Bertholin got married. She wore a white dress and carried beautiful lilies. She and her groom, Matt Braun, said "I do" in front of family and friends.

Seniors: Drink to your health

At 90, Melvin Seeman's daily objective is to enjoy every moment of life to its fullest.

Newer heart test may not be better

An expensive CT scan that uses multiple X-rays to produce spectacular 3-D images of the heart can't replace tried-and-true coronary angiography for finding blocked blood vessels in chest-pain patients, according to a study in the New England Journal of Medicine.

No kids, no jobs for growing number of wives

"What do you do all day?" is a question Anne Marie Davis, 34, says she gets a lot.

Time.com: Bright Lights May Hold Off Dementia

A new study shows that patients in nursing homes with brighter lights do better than those in dimly lit facilities. Why?

U.N.: Chronic ailments more deadly than infectious diseases

Chronic conditions such as heart disease and stroke have surpassed infectious diseases as the leading causes of deaths worldwide, according to a U.N. study released this week.

Get your memory in shape with a workout

If you've already forgotten your New Year's resolution to get off the couch, there may be another reason to get moving -- your memory.

CNNMoney: Before you call it quits

While half of all baby boomers expect to be working past 65 years old, only about 13 percent of retirees are actually doing so, according to a recent study.

Rare transplant aims to 'rewire' nerves

It was three days before Christmas last year. Nick Anderson, a budding race car driver, was on his way home from a friend's house.

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