HIV
Anti-alcoholism Drug Can Potentially Awaken and Eliminate HIV Virus: Study Reveals
| Charissa Echavez | | Nov 17, 2015 08:53 AM EST |
In a bid to cure the deadly AIDS virus, scientists have made an unexpected discovery - that a drug used to combat alcoholism can actually awaken and eliminate dormant HIV virus lurking in the body.
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.
Vaccines If Not Perfect Might Pave Way For Super Bugs
| Saranya Palanisamy | | Jul 28, 2015 07:13 PM EDT |
The "leaky" vaccines protect the vaccinated individuals but don't prevent the transmission of infection to others as well as pave way for evolution of much virulent strains of pathogens, reports a study published in online journal Public Library of Science Biology.
The Mysterious Case Of The Teenage Girl With 'HIV In Remission'
| Janice Teh | | Jul 22, 2015 06:00 AM EDT |
A French girl who was born with HIV was able to suppress her disease. This medical breakthrough has baffled experts.
French Teenager Resistant To HIV/AIDS Virus? Doctors Are Studying The Teen's Case
| KJ Belonio | | Jul 21, 2015 08:40 PM EDT |
An 18-year-old French teenager who was born with HIV has the ability to control the levels of infections in her body without being on antiretroviral treatment. According to the teenager's doctors, it's an unprecedented remission, the infection is nearly undetectable despite stopping treatment 12 years ago, according to CBS News.
AIDS Vaccine Found? Scientists Begin Human Testing
| KJ Belonio | | Jul 07, 2015 05:44 PM EDT |
The latest AIDS vaccine developed by a team of health experts from the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) has shown a great promise in preventing HIV infection in primates after a series of successful testing. Now, scientists are hopeful the new AIDS vaccine will be successful in humans as well.
HIV-AIDS Infection Rate Increases Worldwide
| Marie de Vera | | Jun 26, 2015 05:50 AM EDT |
AIDS experts on Thursday warned that high rates of HIV infection combined with rapid growth population mean the next half- decade will be critical for rolling back AIDS.
Glaxo-UNC to Cure HIV
| Kristine Andal | | May 13, 2015 09:48 AM EDT |
GlaxoSmithKline has been working with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are joining forces to establish a research center that will concentrate on HIV/AIDS science. They want to find the cure for this infection.
New Details About Rock Hudson's Battle with Aids Surface
| JM Javelosa | | Apr 17, 2015 03:44 AM EDT |
Rock Hudson was considered to be one of the most popular actors during his day. Described by Esther Shapiro, who cast Rock in the quintessential prime-time drama series "Dynasty," as tall, sweet and sexy, he charmed several leading ladies including his series co-star Linda Evans and Elizabeth Taylor, who starred with him in the movies "Doris Day in Pillow Talk" and "Giant."
New Antibody Can Repress HIV for 28 Days
| Marco Foronda | | Apr 09, 2015 09:18 AM EDT |
In an HIV infection there is an "arms race" between the body's immune system and its invaders.
Indiana Declares State Of Emergency Due To HIV Outbreak; Provides Needles To Addicts
| Geann Pineda | | Mar 27, 2015 05:00 AM EDT |
Indiana has declared a state of emergency following an H.I.V. outbreak in one rural county.
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.
HPV Vaccination Doesn't Contribute to Teens' Risky Sexual Behavior
| Marco Foronda | | Feb 10, 2015 04:38 AM EST |
The HPV vaccination can prevent cervical, vulvar and vaginal cancers and genital warts caused by certain HPV strains.
New Smartphone Accessory Detects HIV in 15 Minutes
| Ana Verayo | | Feb 06, 2015 05:25 AM EST |
The process is completely powered by a smartphone.
Craigslist's Personal Section Linked to Rise in HIV
| Marco Foronda | | Feb 03, 2015 05:34 AM EST |
Craigslist is the place where numerous communities conduct the everyday business of life such as sex.
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