AIDS
Research on COVID-19 Vaccines Could Lead to HIV, Cancer Vaccines
New vaccines for HIV and seasonal flu are currently under development using the mRNA technique, along with vaccine therapies that could provide new treatments for cancer and other ailments.
World AIDS Day 2020: Theme, History and Facts about HIV and AIDS
The first reported case of HIV was in 1981. Today, over 38 million people worldwide have the virus.
Prince Harry Says People With HIV Show Resilience Needed Amid Pandemic
"For those who have been affected by HIV and AIDS, the examples of resilience within one's self and within the community, have been felt and fostered for decades."
New Experimental Drug Could Be Taken Twice a Year to Treat HIV
Experimental drug lenacapvir may be effective in the treatment or prevention of HIV for six months or longer after a single injection, new research suggests.
HIV Activists Criticize Justin's Storyline on '13 Reasons Why'
"13 Reasons Why" Season 4 managed to get one more controversial storyline in under the wire when Justin Foley went from being diagnosed with HIV to dying of AIDS-related complications within minutes.
Who Is Larry Kramer, and What Did He Do for AIDS Activism?
Kramer was an important part of establishing two important organizations that helped people living with AIDS.
Air Pollution Pandemic Kills More People Prematurely than Smoking: Study
In North America, air pollution wipes 1.4 years off people's lives on average, which could mostly be avoided if we stopped burning fossil fuels.
Lois Smith, a Broadway Treasure, Discusses 'The Inheritance' and More
Lois Smith, who has starred in movies, television and theater for over 60 years is giving a (relatively) small but Tony-worthy performance in Broadway's "The Inheritance."
Trump Said He Fumigated Plates After Meal With Roy Cohn, Book Claims
The claim features in "The Fixers," a new book about President Donald Trump's relationships with former attorneys and advisers.
HIV May Be Getting More Infectious as a Result of 'Natural Selection'
"Viruses, like all organisms, adapt and evolve," co-author Joel Wertheim told Newsweek.
World AIDS Day 2019: Theme, History and Facts about HIV and AIDS
World AIDS Day is held every year to support the 37 million people who live with HIV and remember those who have died from AIDS since it was discovered in the late 20th century.
Hispanic and Latino People in U.S. Struggling With 'invisible' HIV Crisis
The number of Latinx people newly infected with HIV virus spiked an estimated 14 percent between 2010 and 2016.
New HIV Strain Shows Epidemic is 'Still Evolving'
The strain is the first to be discovered in almost 20 years.
Frank Ocean Responds to Critics Over Queer Club Night
Frank Ocean debuted his new queer club night PrEP+ in Queens, but many critics accused Ocean of trying to rewrite history and taking funding from PrEP manufacturers for the invite-only event.
HIV Positive Baby Adopted by Gay Couple After Being Rejected 10 Other Times
A married gay couple from Argentina adopted a baby girl with HIV after the child had been rejected on 10 other occasions.
Pastor Who Allegedly Stole $630K From AIDS Charity: I "Was Entitled" To It
Rev. Reginald Williams faces grand larceny changes over claims he used money earmarked for charity on fancy dinners and a trips to the Caribbean.
Trump Said U.S. Is About to Cure Child Cancer, AIDS. Science Suggests Not
"We will be ending the AIDS epidemic shortly in America, and curing childhood cancer very shortly," Trump told supporters at a Cincinnati rally.
Senate: You Can End HIV in America. It's On You
By the year of 2030, we might not have a single new case of HIV America - if the lawmakers act now.
Robert Rayford Died of HIV 50 Years Ago: We're Still Failing Queer Youth
What stories get told? Whose experiences are uplifted? These questions help us identify who is truly valued by society. Whose lives really matter?
Monkeys 'Pumped' With HIV Vaccine for Days Are Better Protected
While a proven human vaccine for HIV does not yet exist, the researchers hope that their new strategy could boost effectiveness when one is developed.
Air Force Member Discharged for HIV Sue Jim Mattis
"It's disgusting that the Trump Administration is sending some men and women in uniform home for the holidays without jobs simply because of their HIV status," said Scott Schoettes, Counsel and HIV Project Director at Lambda Legal.
World AIDS Day: Facts, History About Virus
In 1994, AIDS was the leading cause of death for all Americans between the ages of 25 and 44.
'Prophet' Claims Herbal HIV Cure, Plans Clinical Trial
"God showed me a certain tree and certain people. We have found the cure for HIV and AIDS," Walter Magaya told followers last month.
Immigration Officer Called Gay Asylum Seeker 'Dog'
"If it were up to me, they would all be put up against a wall," the agent said.
'Overcome Pessimism,' Says AIDS Rights Activist
Former Senator Jesse Helms called Peter Staley a "radical homosexual," like that's a bad thing: He saved millions of lives during the AIDS crisis. A new memoir could double as a blueprint for today's activists.
Scientists Figured Out How to Use Rice to Prevent HIV
The rice could be grown in the countries with the highest rates of infection.
'Deploy or Get Out' Policy to Kick Out HIV Soldiers
Under obsolete regulation dating back to the 1980s, military personnel living with the virus are considered undeployable.
Prince Harry and Elton John Launch New AIDS Initiative
"We have to do much, much more, to bring men, especially younger men, more fully into the fold," the singer said.
The Most Googled Health Problem in Every State
Attention Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), syphilis and HIV/AIDS top the list of the most Googled health conditions nationally.
Money Meant for HIV, AIDS Used for Immigration Crisis
Health and Human Services documents reveal the government's plan to reallocate money to use for unaccompanied minors crossing the border.