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hiv aids February 23, 2016

CDC: 1 in 2 black gay men in US will be diagnosed with HIV

About half of gay and bisexual black men will be diagnosed with the AIDS virus in their lifetime, according to new government estimates.

STDs February 23, 2016

Drug-coated ring cuts HIV risk by more than half in some women

An experimental drug-infused ring inserted in the vagina once a month cut the odds of becoming infected with HIV by more than half among women who used the device consistently, in a study in four African countries where the risk of AIDS is high.

hiv aids February 22, 2016

Study finds anti-AIDS vaginal ring partially protects women

Researchers say women who inserted a vaginal ring coated with an anti-AIDS drug once a month were partially protected against HIV infection.

hiv aids February 22, 2016

Charlie Sheen 's HIV disclosure had big online impact, study says

A new study looks at the public health impact of actor Charlie Sheen's disclosure that he has the virus that causes AIDS.

STDs February 18, 2016

California considers condoms for porn actors

Condoms could be coming to porn studios across California if the state agency in charge of enforcing workplace safety adopts proposed new regulations aimed at protecting actors who make adult films.

Health Care February 15, 2016

Colorado hospital drug theft stirs patient tests in Phoenix

A Phoenix hospital is offering free hepatitis and HIV testing to patients after discovering a former employee is accused of stealing pain medication at a Colorado facility.

hiv aids February 12, 2016

CDC reports a porn actor tested negative for HIV, then spread it

Frequent testing alone can't prevent the spread of HIV, researchers stress in a CDC report on a few cases centered in the porn industry.

hiv aids January 29, 2016

HIV resistance to favored treatment not uncommon

Resistance to a key HIV drug is common worldwide and could mean trouble for treating and preventing the virus that causes AIDS, according to a new study.

STDs January 28, 2016

For African women with HIV, not breastfeeding is not easy

Healthcare providers need to understand that for HIV-positive African women, following advice not to breastfeed in order to protect their babies from the virus takes a high emotional toll, a U.K. study suggests.

Men's Health January 25, 2016

More evidence HIV/AIDS fight requires multiple approaches

A currently available pill could significantly curb new HIV infections among gay and bisexual men in the UK, if prevention and treatment programs are also expanded, researchers say.

hiv aids January 19, 2016

HIV testing uncommon in teens despite recommendations: CDC

Fewer than 1 in 4 high school students who've had sex have ever been tested for HIV.