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Apple Offers New (RED) Products, Vows to Donate for World AIDS Day

Dec 01, 2016 08:31 AM EST

Apple has announced their brand new lineup of (RED) gadgets and games in its App store in acknowledgement and support of World AIDS Day.

President Xi Jinping and wife Peng Liyuan visit Manchester Town Hall on October 23, 2015 in Manchester, England.

China's First Lady Peng Liyuan Supports China-Africa HIV, AIDS Prevention

Charissa Echavez |

Nov 01, 2016 09:54 PM EDT

Peng Liyuan, the wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, said on Tuesday that China is willing to work with African countries to prevent HIV and AIDS.

A Chinese University Starts Selling Discounted HIV Kits on Vending Machines

Charissa Echavez |

Oct 25, 2016 09:22 AM EDT

A vending machine in China's Southwest Petroleum University in Sichuan Province has started selling diagnostic kits for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) to combat the increasing infection rates especially among young people.

Visitors Pay Respects At AIDS Memorial In San Francisco On World AIDS Day

HIV, AIDS Cases Among College Students in China on Rise

Charissa Echavez |

Sep 27, 2016 01:12 PM EDT

HIV/AIDS cases among college students in China have increased in the recent years, with majority involving gay men, based on a report in the People's Daily.

China plans to make HIV self-test kits more accessible.

China Plans to Make HIV Self-Tests Kits Readily Accessible

Charissa Echavez |

Jun 28, 2016 05:37 PM EDT

China's Center for AIDS/STD Control and Prevention (NCAids), a national-level professional agency engaged in STD/AIDS prevention and control, has announced that it plans to make HIV self-test kits easily accessible.

Daily Antiretroviral Pill Found To Protect Healthy From AIDS Transmission

Free Antiretroviral Therapy for Citizens Living with HIV/AIDS in China

Charissa Echavez |

Jun 26, 2016 05:15 AM EDT

China will be offering free antiretroviral therapy for citizens suffering from HIV/AIDS, the country's top health authority announced.

The new HIV vaccine trial will start in November 15 sites in South Africa.

U.S. Health Officials to Test New HIV Vaccine in South Africa

Ellie Froilan |

May 18, 2016 10:37 PM EDT

U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced that they will be conducting a major trial of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) vaccine in South Africa under its new study called HVTN 702.

The new method that might cure HIV/AIDS is called CRISPR/Cas9 and it claims that a person could be virus-free.

Cure for HIV is Just 3 Years Away, Scientists Say

Ellie Froilan |

Apr 04, 2016 02:47 AM EDT

A team of researchers from Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University claim that the cure for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is just three years away.

Burt Reynolds Believes Charlie Sheen Deserves to Have HIV

Emery Dennel |

Dec 09, 2015 07:24 AM EST

During an interview on British TV show "Loose Women" on Tuesday, actor Burt Reynolds shared that Charlie Sheen deserves to be HIV-positive.

AIDS Epidemic Hits Asian Teens

Joy Anne Labarite |

Dec 01, 2015 10:41 AM EST

As we mark World AIDS Day, UNICEF has stated in a press release that Asian teenagers are among the most susceptible to the sexually transmitted disease. The statement follows a study published by the Asia-Pacific Inter-Agency Task Team on Young Key Populations, which also includes UNICEF, UNAIDS and others.

575,000 Chinese Have AIDS Including Young Male Elites

Desiree Sison |

Dec 01, 2015 10:25 AM EST

Around 575,000 people in China have been infected with AIDS as of October this year, and health experts are raising alarm over the unprecedented rise of new HIV cases among young men, mostly high school and college students.

What's the Leading Cause of Teengae Death in Africa

AIDS Main Cause of Death Among African Teenagers, Says UNICEF

Joy Anne Labarite |

Nov 27, 2015 09:50 AM EST

AIDS is regarded as the number one cause of death among teenagers in South Africa, according to a statement from UNICEF on Friday.

Charlie Sheen's Former Lovers Seek Legal Advice from High-Profile Lawyer After Actor Admits He is HIV-positive

Desiree Sison |

Nov 21, 2015 04:00 AM EST

High profile celebrity lawyer Gloria Allred has disclosed that several ex-girlfriends of Charlie Sheen have contacted her for legal advice, particularly on their 'rights' following Sheen's recent revelation that he is HIV-positive.

World Health Organization Advocates Antiretroviral Treatment For All HIV Cases Regardless of Stage

Benjie Batanes |

Oct 01, 2015 08:48 AM EDT

The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Wednesday that it is recommending antiretroviral treatment to all persons diagnosed with HIV regardless of its stage. The recommendation is based on a study which shows that providing antiretroviral therapy (ART) as early as possible can increase a HIV-infected person's chances of living a longer and healthier life.

Pharmaceutical Company Increases Parasite Drug Price by More Than 5,000 Percent – Public Demands Explanation

Benjie Batanes |

Sep 22, 2015 11:16 AM EDT

A pharmaceutical company suddenly increased the price of one its parasite drugs by more than 5,000 percent this month. The general public including doctors, health advocacy groups and prominent politicians are demanding an explanation for the big jump in price.

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