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Proposed HIV Treatment Could Hitchhike with Virus
By Rachael Rettner published
Researchers propose a new therapy for HIV that transmits along with the virus.
High-Risk HIV Behavior Declines in US
By Live Science Staff published
The number of men and women who report engaging in behaviors that increase the risk of HIV appears to have declined in recent years.
HIV Testing Recommended for All Teens and Adults
By Rachael Rettner published
All teens and adults ages 15 to 65 should be screened for HIV, according to new recommendations from a government-appointed panel.
Baby Cured of HIV: What Are the Implications?
By Rachael Rettner published
A baby in Mississippi may have been cured of HIV. What are the implications for those with the disease?
Baby with HIV Is Cured, Doctors Say
By Marc Lallanilla published
A medical first for HIV, but doctors caution treatment may not cure all cases.
People With HIV Struggle to Recognize Fear
By Stephanie Pappas published
Difficulty reading emotion could be an early sign of neurological problems.
Vaginal Ring May Protect Against HIV
By Rachael Rettner published
A vaginal ring that releases an anti-HIV drug may be able to prevent HIV transmission.
AIDS Slower to Develop in People Infected with 2 HIV Types
By Rachael Rettner published
One type of HIV may interfere with the progression of the other.
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