New research has added to the evidence that the age that teen girls should begin getting pap tests to screen for cervical cancer should be raised.

New research has added to the evidence that the age that teen girls should begin getting pap tests to screen for cervical cancer should be raised.

British researchers say a simple urine test could reduce men’s risk of persistent chlamydia infection and the likelihood they will transmit the condition to their sexual partners.

British researchers say a simple urine test could reduce men’s risk of persistent chlamydia infection and the likelihood they will transmit the condition to their sexual partners.

The H1N1 swine flu virus appears to be particularly dangerous to pregnant women, and this danger should vault that group to the top of the list of people who receive the vaccination once it’s available, experts say.

The H1N1 swine flu virus appears to be particularly dangerous to pregnant women, and this danger should vault that group to the top of the list of people who receive the vaccination once it’s available, experts say.

Statistics show that the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), a lobbying group that represents 32 brandname drug companies, and its member companies have spent $40 million lobbying Congress as the lawmakers work to overhaul the U.S. healthcare system.

Statistics show that the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), a lobbying group that represents 32 brandname drug companies, and its member companies have spent $40 million lobbying Congress as the lawmakers work to overhaul the U.S. healthcare system.

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says there will be no vote on healthcare reform before Congress takes its August break, a move that would go against President Obama’s announced timetable for its vote.

A landmark study in Uganda has found that male circumcision may actually improve a woman’s sexual satisfaction.