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Circumcision: The Flap Over Foreskin Continues
Circumcision's health benefits are getting new scrutiny.
January 21, 2010 - Lindsay Lyon - On Men
China Treating Severe Swine Flu with Blood Plasma
While the technique is not yet proven, it has shown a potential to save lives.
December 28, 2009 - Science
Common Cold May Have Foiled HIV Vaccine Test
The vaccine's carrier--an adenovirus causing the common cold--may have set off high immune responses.
November 16, 2009 - Science
6 Common Myths and Misconceptions About Diabetes
You may be surprised at the causes of and treatment for this chronic, and often deadly, disease.
November 05, 2009 - January W. Payne - Diabetes
Health Buzz: AIDS Vaccine Results Deemed Modest and Other Health News
New options for HPV vaccination; mercury levels in autistic and nonautistic kids are the same.
October 20, 2009 - Megan Johnson - Infectious Diseases
Should Circumcision Become Public Health Policy?
The government is considering recommending circumcising all newborn boys to fight the spread of HIV.
August 31, 2009 - Deborah Kotz - On Women
Circumcision Doesn't Prevent Transmission of HIV to Women
Infected men who get circumcised wind up transmitting the infection just as much as those who don't.
July 17, 2009 - Deborah Kotz - On Women
Conservative Catholics Want an Obama Faith Council Member Fired
Conservative Catholic groups say Obama faith council member Harry Knox is an anti-Catholic bigot.
May 14, 2009 - Dan Gilgoff - God & Country
Will HPV Test Replace Pap Smear in Cervical Cancer Screening?
A new study shows that the HPV tests save more lives from cervical cancer, at least in women over 30.
April 07, 2009 - Deborah Kotz - On Women
Health Buzz: WHO Addresses HIV-TB Link and Other Health News
What American Diabetes Alert Day means for you; prescription drugs automatically mailed to the home
March 25, 2009 - Health

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