HIV : Science World Report

Apr 08, 2015 03:34 PM EDT

HIV Spreads In The Human Body Like Malwares Integrate A Computer

If you believe you could be at risk for HIV, it's best to get tested as soon as possible so you can start a treatment plan.

Mar 23, 2015 05:18 PM EDT

Exercise Is Essential For Overall Health Of HIV Patients

Antiretroviral treatment is key for patients with HIV, but what about exercise?

Mar 16, 2015 01:11 PM EDT

Common Drug For Genital Herpes May Also Help Treat HIV

New findings published in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases show that a common herpes drug can help to reduce levels of HIV infection, rebutting earlier information that Valacyclovir (Valtrex), which is needed for the presence of other infections to benefit patients with HIV-1.

Feb 16, 2015 08:23 PM EST

HIV Strain Found In Cuba Leads To Fast-Progression Of AIDS

Researchers at Belgium's University of Leuvan have discovered an extremely lethal strain of HIV that holds the power to develop into AIDS within just three years of infection.

Feb 04, 2015 06:06 PM EST

Smartphone App Helps Detect HIV, Syphilis

Could your smartphone one day detect HIV or syphilis?

Jan 14, 2015 10:26 PM EST

HIV Survival Rates Lower In Some Southern U.S. States

An HIV diagnosis can be life changing. Yet new medications and therapeutic treatments are making it easier for patients dealing with the virus to live normal lives. However, proper treatment and prevention methods are essential in the process.

Jan 10, 2015 10:57 AM EST

Depo-Provera Birth Control Shot Linked To Increased Risk Of HIV

The Depo-Provera birth control shot has been linked to an increased HIV risk in a new study, which is taken by an estimated 41 million women worldwide.

Dec 26, 2014 08:18 PM EST

Hearing In HIV+ Adults Affected By Antiretroviral Therapy

Those infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV+) have lower- and higher- frequency hearing than those without an HIV infection, according to recent findings published online in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery.

Dec 03, 2014 09:03 AM EST

Rapid Evolution of HIV May Slow its Ability to Cause AIDS

It turns out that the rapid evolution of HIV may actually be slowing its ability to cause AIDS. Scientists have discovered that the same ability that has allowed the virus to develop resistance to patients' natural immunity is also hindering its spread.

Nov 24, 2014 11:07 AM EST

Anti-HIV Medications May Harm The Heart Of Your Future Child

Recent findings published in the journal AIDS show that drugs used to treat HIV-positive pregnant women can be particularly dangerous for infants.

Nov 21, 2014 08:42 AM EST

Scientists Discover Why Some People May be Immune to HIV-1

HIV-1 rapidly sickens some individuals, but struggles to gain a foothold in others. Now, scientists may have an explanation as to why that is.

Oct 30, 2014 02:39 PM EDT

Could Social Media Help Prevent The Spread Of HIV?

Continuous technological advances are helping make headway in the medical world. Now, recent findings published in the journal Trends in Microbiology show that health-related data collected from social media websites can help to track, predict and even prevent certain health conditions-including the...