Health

TB Thrives Among South Africa’s HIV-Positive Population

Ray Suarez looks at the deadly partnership between HIV and tuberculosis in South Africa.

South Africa Looks to Set New Course in HIV/AIDS Fight

South Africa's new health minister is promoting testing, treatment and frank dialogue about HIV. But many challenges lie ahead in managing the epidemic, as Ray Suarez reports in the first of his three-part series of reports from South Africa.

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South Africa Considers Male Circumcision as Part of HIV Prevention Plan

By PBS News Hour

Male circumcision, which was recommended in 2007 by the World Health Organization as a prevention method for HIV, is receiving new attention from countries like South Africa that are struggling to fight the epidemic.

Studies Cast New Doubt on Prostate Cancer Screening

Recent studies show that screenings for prostate cancer may not reduce death rates and may also lead to unnecessary treatment. A medical researcher discusses the latest findings.

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Wal-Mart to Sell Digital Health Record Systems to Doctors

By Admin, PBS News Hour

Wal-Mart Stores plans to enter the electronic health records market, company officials said Wednesday, bringing digital recordkeeping to physicians in small offices as well as large practices nationwide.

Text Messages Are New Tool for AIDS Education in South Africa

By Admin, PBS News Hour

A mobile health project in South Africa is using cell phone text messages to reach people in even the most remote areas of the country to encourage them to get information and counseling on HIV/AIDS.

Merck/Schering-Plough Merger Would Create Second-Largest Drug Company

By PBS News Hour

Two major pharmaceutical companies announced plans to merge Monday in a $41.1 billion cash-and-stock deal to form the world's second-largest prescription drug maker.

Obama Lifts Restrictions on Stem Cell Funding

By Admin, PBS News Hour

President Obama on Monday ended his predecessor's policy of restricting the use of federal funds for embryonic stem cell research.

Obama Holds Health Summit at White House

By Admin, PBS News Hour

Looking to kick start his campaign to reform health care, President Barack Obama called health care leaders, practitioners and business owners to the White House Thursday to debate ideas for overhauling the nation's system.

Lawmakers Begin to Stake Positions on Health Care Reform

By PBS News Hour

One of the Senate's key leaders in shaping comprehensive health care legislation signaled Tuesday that he intends to set an aggressive schedule for Congress with the goal of passing a bill this summer.