HIV
Experts concerned as drug trend ‘bluetoothing’ causes surge in HIV cases
Injectable drug use accounts for approximately 10% of new HIV infections globally, UNAIDS found in 2020.
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Gene therapy at birth may protect against HIV for years, preclinical study shows promising results
FDA approves Yeztugo: Gilead's new twice-yearly HIV prevention injection
A tale of two Gazas: Trump confuses condom shipments going to Mozambique, not Hamas
Prince Harry quits charity he founded after bullying accusations
The dispute reportedly erupted over a disagreement on fundraising from within Africa.
This HIV drug is hailed as 2024's Discovery of the Year
The long-acting injectable provides six months of HIV protection with a single dose.
Health Ministry reveals decline of HIV/AIDS in Israel
The decrease in HIV/AIDS in Israel may be caused by number of immigrants and asylum seekers who arrived in Israel in 2023 the Ministry of Health suggested.
Breakthrough in HIV cure: Seventh person worldwide appears cured
The man has remained in a state of "viral remission," meaning that repeated tests have not detected any trace of HIV in his body.
Ozempic helps HIV patients, not just diabetics and celebrities losing weight - study
Ozempic can be given to people with HIV to combat fatty liver, according to a recent peer-reviewed study.
Is an AIDS vaccine on the way?
GSK has completed its first stages of clinical research on an injection that could replace the daily pill currently being used to prevent HIV infection and to treat HIV positive carriers.
Condom use declines, STD rates increase
Misconceptions about HIV prevention drugs may lead to decline in condom use.
Israel sees alarming rise in syphilis infection rates - Health Ministry
Head of Belinson Hospital's dermatology and venereal diseases department expresses concern over growing number of cases.
On World AIDS Day, rising HIV rates in Israel
"The AIDS epidemic is still with us," said Prof. Itzchak Levy, director of the HIV/AIDS center at Sheba Medical Center.
Danish researchers take another big step toward HIV cure
Specific monoclonal antibodies suppressed the virus for months after the AIDS ‘cocktail’ of drugs was stopped.
Restoring gut health may slow HIV progression to AIDS - study
The study suggests that restoring and improving gut health could be the key to slowing HIV progression to AIDS.