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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.
Growing up with HIV: Stigma, secrets and breakthrough
Mother to child transmission of HIV has nearly disappeared in the UK thanks to antiretroviral therapy since the AIDS epidemic started in the 1980s. Four people reveal what it's like to live with the virus.
Uber driver 'put penis in passenger's mouth then panicked when she claimed to have HIV'
Suleiman Abdirizak denies raping the woman he picked up at the Hoxton Bar and Grill.
How Princess Diana changed attitudes to AIDS and challenged HIV stigma
Princess Diana touched the hands of HIV positive patients in public at the height of the epidemic, in the 1980s.
Five of the biggest myths about HIV - and how you can debunk them
HIV is not passed on via casual contact or saliva.
HIV timeline: Ten dates that changed the face of the AIDS epidemic
A lot of progress has been made since the 1980s to combat HIV and AIDS.
Gay man jailed for recklessly infecting two former lovers with HIV
Antonio Reyes-Minana, 25, was sentenced to seven years imprisonment at Nottingham crown court.
Ageism makes older adults with HIV more vulnerable to stigma
Discrimination negatively impacts the mental health of older HIV patients.
PrEP: NHS England to roll out life-saving HIV preventive treatment from September
This will be one of the largest PrEP trials ever conducted.
Climate change will fuel the rapid and unpredictable spread of deadly epidemics in Europe
Cholera, anthrax and Lyme disease are some of the most climate-sensitive diseases.
Penis bacteria in foreskin can increase men's HIV risk by over 50%
Study may also explain why circumcision decreases the risk of HIV transmission.
Vaginal ring to stop HIV transmissions to be given to teenage girls
There are 7,000 new infections globally each week among girls aged 15-24, the majority in Sub-Saharan Africa.
HIV breakthrough: Infected child shows no signs of the virus nine years on
Case gives hope to other children who have to take HIV drugs everyday to stay healthy.
How a cow's immune system could hold the secret to a HIV vaccine
Studying cattle could help inform future HIV vaccine development.
Family tested for HIV and other diseases after finding a syringe in their ice cream
They haven't ruled out legal action yet.
HIV-positive track coach accused of molesting boys at Maryland schools and filming the abuse
Carlos Deangelo Bell is accused of assaulting at least seven boys.
HIV stigma: One in three Britons would not give first aid to someone safely living with the virus
Effective treatment prevents patients from passing on the virus, but few people know that.
Scientists locate where the most deadly 'missing viruses' are hiding
How can you tell where an undiscovered virus will emerge that could infect humans?
Money rewards encourage HIV patients to continue taking their medicines
Financial incentives also increase the likelihood that people will come regularly to the clinic.
HIV vaccine? Scientists improve efficacy of 'best vaccine candidate ever tested'
In another development, the WHO has added PrEP to its list of essential medicines.
Can tattoos kill? Newly inked man dies from flesh-eating bacteria infection after going for a swim
The unidentified man had gone for a swim in the Gulf of Mexico, ignoring advice to avoid open waters at least for 2 weeks.
HIV: How vaginal bacteria stop preventive drugs from protecting women against infection
The study may help improve the way HIV clinical trials for women are designed.
HIV hidden reservoirs detected with new powerful test, bringing scientists closer to a cure
When people stop taking their ART drugs, the virus can re-emerge.
WHO spends more on staff travel than on TB, Aids and malaria
Internal documents show staff spent $200m on air tickets and accommodation.
Brian May reveals how Queen frontman Freddie Mercury's HIV battle ravaged singer's foot
The guitarist also spoke candidly about Mercury's sexuality.
People with HIV are living far longer than they were 20 years ago
Antiretroviral therapy has been credited with saving millions of lives.
India to get its first free condom store
The country has about 2.1 million people living with HIV.