What was once an American crisis is now a national afterthought. But there may be new life in the AIDS movement.

Sudhir Paul's research could be revolutionary—or it could be a waste of time and researchers. Why a group of nonscientists has decided to bet on his out-there ideas.

Widely considered a jewel of U.S. foreign policy, the AIDS-treatment program is about to provide less money and oversight to the developing world—and that's a good thing.

China's Health Ministry is finally ready to fight AIDS. That alone won't be good enough.

Will pro-choice Democrats kill health-care reform? Probably not—and that's a good thing.

Cleveland Clinic is both highly effective and fiercely efficient. So why are its methods so rare?

Why many American women are resolutely rejecting the new mammogram recommendations, despite mixed reaction in the medical community.

Abortion-rights activists were not caught unaware on the anti-abortion-funding amendment to the House health-care bill, and they are likely to stop it in the Senate.

Influenza is a common virus with a long history. Then why do we know so little about it?

A victim of the Fort Hood shooting speaks about his experience, his fallen friends, and the desire to serve his country in Afghanistan.

Don't let abortion politics stand in the way of affordable coverage for all.

McAllen, Texas, famous for overspending on health care, is now the allergy capital of America. But is it due to illness or inefficiency?

America's most-maligned dog wants to be sweet and docile, but well-meaning humans mess it all up.

A brief history of sex ed in America.

It's been a mainstay of sex ed for more than a decade. Now, as the Obama administration cuts off federal funding, the movement scrambles for money, determined to continue its mission.  

To combat both H1N1 and the lies and misperceptions about the disease, the government is going on an unprecedented multimedia information campaign.

Black infant mortality has plummeted in one Wisconsin county. Why?

Abigail Pogrebin found a singular identity while being part of a pair. A conversation.

It's in Our Genes. So What?

DNA takes you only so far.

Philanthropy for Dummies

OK, maybe it's not for dummies, but a new book makes giving really, really easy.

When an American Idol Meets Homophobia

It's hard to believe that in 2009, a lame man-on-man kiss still sparks outrage.

Who You Callin' a Lady?

The soft bigotry of high expectations.

Jesus vs. Allah

The fight over God's secular title.

Abortion Is Not the Only Moral Issue

Our entire health-care system is filled with complex moral choices. We shouldn't make our health-care debate about just one.

 
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