Africa Trials for HIV Vaccine Discontinued as Initial Results Disappoint
The African-led trial was initiated in December 2020 but came to an early halt last month. Its conclusive findings are to be released in 2024.
HIV patients are susceptible to psychosocial challenges, study suggests
New research from HIV/AIDS experts shows that patients with HIV are vulnerable to psychosocial challenges such as anxiety, depression, substance abuse and more.
The historical significance of Youth HIV and AIDS Awareness Day
In the year 2021, there were 38.4 million people worldwide living with HIV, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), with a staggering 650,000 deaths.
Less and late: UK gives $1 billion to global disease fight
The British government said on Monday it would contribute 1 billion pounds ($1.18 billion) to the Global Fund to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, more than six weeks after other countries made their commitments.
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Apple increases effort to combat HIV/AIDS, Covid-19 in Africa, expands partnership with RED
RED is a global movement that campaigns to end extreme poverty and also preventable diseases by the year 2030.
HIV patients with strong immune system may 'overpower' virus and achieve functional cure
A small percentage of patients were able to stifle the replication process of the virus because of their very strong immune systems.
Magic Johnson will get his own 'The Last Dance' documentary
The documentary is expected to come out in 2021.
Coronavirus lockdowns could spark rise in HIV infections, experts warn
The CDC told AFP it was expecting a drop in the number of STIs being diagnosed in the short term.
Andy Cohen fumes over 'discriminatory' FDA rules for gays donating plasma
Andy Cohen says he cannot donate plasma for COVID-19 patients because of HIV concerns relating to gay men.
HIV rates on the rise among menopausal women in the UK
Five times more menopausal women, aged 45 to 56, in the UK have HIV today than a decade ago.
Sports superstar faces life imprisonment for 'infecting lover with HIV'
The mystery celebrity, said to be loved by millions faces charges, could be charged with infected a partner with HIV.
Thug jailed after threatening to stab pregnant hairdresser with AIDS infected needle
Colin Young, 35, of Bucks Hill, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, threatened Ann Dodd, who was 22 weeks pregnant, in a hair salon whilst brandishing a knife and wearing a mask.
Duterte says condoms 'aren't pleasurable', gets slammed by critics for 'irresponsible' remarks
Duterte's comment comes days after women's and rights groups condemned him for encouraging soldiers to shoot female rebels in their genitals.
US life expectancy is falling dramatically due to drug overdoses, alcohol and suicide
In 1960, the US had the highest life expectancy in the world, however, it is now 1.5 years shorter than the OECD average.
Conman infects 21 people with HIV while pretending to be a doctor
Police hunt alleged trickster Rajendra Yadav over dirty needles scam after he flees city of Bangarmau.
Lawyer says child porn couldn't have been downloaded by him as he doesn't find black people attractive
High-flying City lawyer, Tim Varchmin, accused of keeping a stash of child porn, said a "devastating" HIV diagnosis led him into host drug-fuelled sex parties at his luxury flat.
Man is barred from becoming airline pilot because he has HIV
A man, known only as Anthony, said his 'boyhood dream' has been destroyed after the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) prevented him taking a trainee pilot scheme with EasyJet.
Dubai reassures residents that Pepsi doesn't give you HIV
The Dubai municipality was forced to respond to internet rumours about the soft drink by saying that Pepsi could not spreads HIV.
30 years on, remembering the day the UK aired its first TV ad campaign for condoms
The AIDS epidemic pushed the UK government to produce awareness campaigns on HIV, which led to an increase in condom sales. In 1987, the first TV ads for condoms aired.
Elton John honoured for fight against HIV and Aids by Harvard University
The 70-year-old singer was awarded the Harvard Foundation's Peter J. Gomes Humanitarian Award.
Man jailed for infecting 30 women with HIV over a decade
A man accused of intentionally infecting dozens of women with HIV over a period of 10 years has been sentenced to 24 years in prison.
HIV Italian 'deliberately infected' 30 women he met online during 10 year spree
Valentino Talluto is alleged to have persuaded his victims to have unprotected sex with him despite being diagnosed with HIV in 2006.
Hairdresser 'deliberately infected men with HIV then sent texts saying "LOL. Whoops!"'
Daryll Rowe, a hairdresser is on trial Lewes Crown Court, is charged with infecting four men with the HIV virus and trying to infect another six.
HIV is retreating in the UK as gay men buy miracle pills online
For the fist time since the HIV epidemic began, the number of gay and bisexual men diagnosed has fallen.
New HIV antibody neutralises 99% of strains and prevents infection in monkeys
At present there is no vaccine for HIV.
Murder suspect 'believed cousin had spread HIV through Native American tribe'
James Armstrong's mental health said to have deteriorated in years leading up to killing.
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