HIV/AIDS Stories
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AIDS Rates Rise Prior To Wars
Analysis of 36 sub-Saharan countries suggests HIV may be most prevalent before violent conflicts, with the rate of new infections rising significantly in the five years preceding bloodshed. -
Drug-Fueled Sex Orgies That Last For Days Are Seriously Dangerous
A new editorial report hopes to bring attention to the dangers of having risky sex while high on drugs. -
Tuberculosis Now Rivals AIDS As Leading Cause Of Death: WHO
Tuberculosis infections rivaled HIV/AIDS as a leading cause of death from infectious diseases, the WHO reported. -
India Risks Backsliding On Success Against HIV-UN Envoy
There may be new HIV infections in India as a result of states' mismanaging prevention programs. -
Some Women's Vaginas Naturally Defend Against HIV
Certain vaginal bacteria may be able to stop HIV in its tracks. -
Women Highly Underrepresented In HIV Drug Trials
Although women make up roughly half of the world’s HIV cases, they remain largely excluded from clinical trials testing drugs, vaccines and potential cures for the virus, a research review confirms. -
Women Are Missing From HIV Drug Trials
Women make up roughly half of the world's HIV cases, but new research confirms that they remain largely excluded from clinical trials testing new drugs. -
WHO Ramps Up HIV Drug Push With Call For Early Treatment For All
Everyone with HIV should be given anti-retroviral drugs as soon as possible after diagnosis, meaning 37 million people worldwide. -
U.S. Says To Spend $300 Million To Fight HIV In Africa
The Obama Administration said on Saturday that it's launching a major effort to fight AIDS in Africa, and hopes to provide antiretroviral treatment to 12.9 million people by the end of 2017. -
A New Virus Similar To Hep C Is Being Spread Through Blood Transfusions
A new virus has been found to be transmitted through blood transfusions, but it doesn't seem dangerous. -
Drug Company CEO Buys AIDS Drug, Raises Price Overnight From $13.50 To $750
Drug prices are higher than ever, with the cost of daraprim recently increasing by 5,000 percent overnight. -
From Orphan Drugs To Best Sellers, The 25 Most Frequently Prescribed Meds
The best-seller list of pharmaceutical drugs includes treatments for pain, depression, diabetes, and cholesterol, yet also unexpected orphan diseases.
