HIV and Mosquitoes: Reasons why mosquitoes cannot transmit HIV to humans.

Mosquitoes are carriers for several infamous viruses, most notably malaria and dengue fever. In fact, mosquitoes, through mosquito borne diseases, kill more people yearly than any other animal. Luckily for humans, the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)  cannot be...

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Treatment of HIV: The concept of Antiretroviral Therapy

HIV treatment involves taking medicines that slow the progression of the virus in your body. HIV is a type of virus called a retrovirus, and the drugs used to treat it are called antiretrovirals (ARV). These drugs are always given in combination with other ARVs; this combination...

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NACA: Increasing efforts in the fight against HIV/AIDS

The National Agency for the Control of HIV/AIDS (NACA) in Nigeria is worried that the country has the second highest Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) epidemic profile in the world. ...

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I'm Emmanuel Foundation set to Launch “A 10-Day HIV Awareness Campaign”

I'm Emmanuel Foundation in association with Kingcornraj Humanitarian Aid, will be launching A 10-day HIV Awareness Campaign, tagged: “HIV PREVENTION BEGINS WITH ME” to usher in the 2018 World AIDS Day. HIV Prevention Begins with Me is a campaign that is designed to enlighten,...

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STUDY: The connection between Human Evolution and Hepatitis C virus

As humans evolved, they developed a vulnerability to hepatitis C virus (HCV), but according to new research a small group of humans appears to have avoided the deficit. ...

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Singaporean Doctor gets 2 years jail sentence for switching HIV-positive blood sample with his own

Ler Teck Sian, a Singaporean doctor who submitted his own blood sample in place of his HIV-positive boyfriend's, to help his boyfriend who is an American get an employment pass, has been sentenced to two years' jail. The 36 year old doctor, is appealing against his conviction...

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HIV Prevention: Post-exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)

What is PEP? PEP stands for “post-exposure prophylaxis.” The word “prophylaxis” means to prevent or protect from an infection or disease. PEP involves taking HIV medicines within 72 hours after a possible exposure to HIV to prevent becoming infected with HI...

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HIV Prevention: Prophylaxis (PrEP)

What is PrEP? Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a course of HIV drugs taken by HIV-negative people to reduce their risk of HIV infectio...

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Hepatitis E strain found only in rats infected a man in Hong Kong

Hong Kong researchers discoverd for the first time, a man was infected with a strain of hepatitis E that was previously found only in rats. ...

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Multi-million pound “golden eggs” created in Japan for treating cancer and hepatitis

Japanese scientists have created hens that can lay multi-million pound “golden eggs” containing an expensive protein used to treat serious diseases such as cancer and hepatitis. Normal egg (left) and the Multi-million golden egg (right...

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Not less than 500 people in New Zealand could have HIV and not know it — AIDS Foundation

Recent survey shows that one in four sexually active men who have sex with men in New Zealand may have never had an HIV test. The New Zealand AIDS Foundation is pleading for people to get regular HIV test...

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“I Am HIV Positive” — Josué Hernández

Josué E. Hernández is an HIV activist who currently lives in Orange County, California. His dedication to raising awareness and bringing the HIV/AIDS epidemic under control is demonstrated by currently working as the Director of Annual Giving at Radiant Health Centers, the largest...

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STUDY: HIV does not increase the risk of Acute Coronary Syndrome recurrence

Michael Silverberg, PhD, MPH Although previous studies have shown that individuals infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are at increased risk for acute coronary syndrome (ACS), including myocardial infarction, a new large health care system study has found that...

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432 children in Kwara infected with HIV in 6 months

The AIDS agency in Kwara state,  Nigeria reported that no fewer than 432 children are living with HIV. This disclosure was made by the coordinator of the agency, Dr. Seleem Alabi during an “AIDS awareness program” in the state. Photo: South African kids born with HIV...

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New rapid hepatitis C screening test launches in Metro Vancouver

Another rapid Hepatitis C screening test method has been launched in Metro Vancouver, London. The new technique provides results in 2 minutes; Using this intervention, London drug pilots hope to diagnose more than thousands that are unaware of the virus.  ...

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