Health News Archives

U.S. Lags on HIV Testing Goals
Despite call for routine exams, 60,000 Americans were infected last year

Early HIV Treatment Best for Babies
It saves lives and slows the progression of AIDS, study confirms

Non-AIDS Cancer Risk Higher for Those With HIV
As life span has increased, they now face greater threat from other disease, study says

HIV Vaccine Failure Still Brings Insights
Researchers say lessons learned might one day lead to vaccine that works

Way to Rescue Tired Immune Cells Fighting HIV Found
Discovery of pathway could lead to new treatments, researchers say

Most Single Adults Not Using Condoms
British study finds less than half of people in 30s, 40s use them when with a new partner

Sex Partners Get STD Alerts by E-mail
Report shows 30,000 have used Internet service to handle delivery of delicate news

Inflammation, Coagulation Tied to Non-AIDS Deaths in HIV Cases
Some antiretroviral therapies boosted mortality from other diseases, study finds

HIV Can Re-Emerge From a Single Cell
Findings show patients should take their medications as prescribed

Latest Research Supports New AIDS Drug
Maraviroc is designed for patients who become resistant to standard therapies