Removing a kidney through a small incision inside the navel reduces the pain, scarring and recovery time that may discourage some donors, the surgeon who pioneered the technique said Thursday. Read more »

A gene variant that emerged thousands of years ago to protect Africans from malaria may raise their vulnerability to HIV infection but help them live longer once infected, researchers said Wednesday. Read more »

One form of statins, the cholesterol fighter that is the world's top selling drug, does not appear to help children overcome a common, genetically linked learning disability, researchers said Tuesday. Read more »

A genetically engineered version of the cold virus helped flush dangerous prostate cancer cells out of hiding in mice, making them easier to see on imaging equipment, U.S. researchers said Friday. Read more »

Intel Corp, the world's biggest computer chip maker, Thursday won clearance from the Food and Drug Administration to sell an in-home health monitoring system for patients with chronic conditions. Read more »

Agribusiness giant Cargill Inc is starting to roll out Truvia, its natural, no-calorie sweetener Wednesday, and expects the product to be on grocery shelves across the U.S. sometime this fall. Read more »

Study shows value of food diary in losing weight; Gels to protect women from HIV may help men more; New guidelines stress heart screening for kids ... Read more »

A new fertility treatment costing less than $200 could help many infertile women in the developing world escape the physical abuse and social stigma of not being able to have children, experts said on Monday. Read more »

On Wednesday, The Kroger Co. expanded its voluntary recall of some ground beef products to its stores in more than 20 states, saying the meat may be contaminated with E. coli. Read more »

President Bush urged Congress Wednesday to approve funds to fight AIDS in Africa and other countries, and said the issue was high on his agenda for a Group of Eight summit in Japan next week. Read more »