China To End Organ Harvesting From Executed Inmates
The controversial practice has long been criticized by human rights campaigners who say that it could hasten the pace that prisoners are put to death in China.
Health & Safety
Liberia President Sets Dec. 25 Goal For No New Ebola Cases
Ebola has killed more people in Liberia than any other country — just over 3,100. And it continues to be a problem in Liberia's countryside. But the number of new cases overall in the West African nation dropped over the last two months, according to health officials.
CDC Considers Counseling Males Of All Ages On Circumcision
Citing reduced risk of HIV and other sexually acquired diseases, the federal agency says health care providers should discuss circumcision with men as well as parents of infants and teen boys.
Health Law's Big Tent Still Leaves Some People Out
About 10 million more people in the U.S. now have health insurance than did this time last year. But some immigrants, low-income adults and others are still falling through the gaps.
Your Odds Of Surviving Cancer Depend Very Much On Where You Live
The largest study of cancer patients reveals a huge gulf in survival rates around the world. And in some countries, there may only be one cancer doctor for the entire population.
Startling Statistic: Only 8 Patients In Largest Ebola Hospital
The hospital in Liberia was erected this summer in a field. It has 250 beds. It was full as recently as October. Now it is nearly empty.
For Some Uninsured, Simply Signing Up Is A Challenge
Leaburn Alexander works two jobs and has a monstrous commute. There's no wiggle room in his budget to pay a health insurance premium — and no time even to meet with an enrollment counselor.
FDA Considers Allowing Blood Donations From Some Gay Men
The lifetime ban on blood from any man who has had sex with men dates to the 1980s, before there was a good test to screen for HIV. Critics say the policy is outmoded and needlessly discriminatory.
Government Says Bosses Can't Force Workers To Get Health Tests
When is a voluntary program no longer voluntary? That's the question about corporate wellness programs, which give employees hefty financial incentives to undergo health screenings.
Texas Death Row Case Draws Attention To Mentally Ill Convicts
On Wednesday, Texas is scheduled to execute Scott Panetti for killing his in-laws. Panetti is mentally ill, and there are last-minute efforts underway to halt his execution.