Circumcision significantly lowers HIV risk in men, study finds

Circumcision reduces the risk of HIV infection in men by half, according to a study conducted among nearly 8,000 men in Kenya and Uganda... (Thu, 12/14)

"Watchful waiting" isn't best option for prostate cancer, study argues

Researchers say treating the disease in patients ages 65-80 is worth the risk, rather than waiting to see if the cancer progresses first. (Wed, 12/13)

Global HIV/AIDS battle losing ground, report says

The HIV/AIDS epidemic continued to grow in all regions of the world this year and surged back in some areas where there had been declines... (Wed, 11/22)

• UNAIDS/WHO AIDS Epidemic Update: December 2006

Want to live to 85? Stay trim and active, says new study

One of the largest, longest studies of aging found one more reason to stay trim and active: It could greatly raise your odds of living to at least age 85. (Tue, 11/14)

• JAMA online

Millions of acetaminophen pills recalled

A major manufacturer of store-brand acetaminophen recalled 11 million bottles of the pain-relieving pills today after discovering some were contaminated with metal fragments. (Thu, 11/09)