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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

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.

New, More Aggressive HIV Mutation Discovered in Cuba

Ana Verayo |

Feb 15, 2015 09:46 AM EST

Research has uncovered a new HIV strain that develops into full blown AIDS after just three years.

CDC Declares Flu Epidemic In U.S. After 15 Children Die

Kat De Guzman |

Dec 30, 2014 11:20 PM EST

As the flu season began early in the United States, 15 children reportedly died from the virus, prompting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to declare a flu epidemic in the country.

London Mayor Anticipates Ebola, Hospitals All Over UK Conduct Drills

Kat De Guzman |

Oct 13, 2014 08:05 AM EDT

London Mayor Boris Johnson said he is certain that Ebola will hit Britain soon, and warned them against being infected with the deadly virus.

Spanish Nurse Becomes First Person Outside West Africa To Test Positive For Ebola

Kristina Fernandez |

Oct 06, 2014 11:31 PM EDT

A Spanish nurse became the first person to test positive on Ebola outside West Africa, authorities said Monday, casting doubts on whether Spain followed adequate measures to prevent the potential spread of the deadly disease.

Guinea Mob Kills 8 Health Officials, Fearing Ebola Spread

Bianca Ortega |

Sep 19, 2014 03:13 AM EDT

Eight health officials and journalists were found dead in Guinea after a mob, fearing the spread of the deadly Ebola virus, threw rocks at them, according to a government spokesman on Thursday.

U.S. Military To Lead Medical Response To Ebola Outbreak In West Africa

Kristina Fernandez |

Sep 17, 2014 01:50 AM EDT

The Obama administration announced on Tuesday a major increase in the United States' response to the deadly Ebola outbreak in West Africa that has now become an epidemic of unprecedented proportions.