HIV, or human immunodeficiency virus, attacks the body’s immune system. Without proper treatment, it can lead to AIDS, or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.

Globally, Montaner said, it is estimated American funding cuts will lead to another 6.6 million new HIV infections and an additional 4.2 million AIDS-related deaths between 2025 and 2029.

Researchers at the Department of Medicine, Huddinge, have presented new research on how some people with HIV can control the virus without treatment. The results show that gut bacteria and a ...

2:38 Risk of 2,000 new HIV infections daily after US aid freeze, UN AIDS agency estimates The U.S. has approved the world’s only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV, the first step in an ...

Amid the surging cases of human immunodeficiency virus, the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. is encouraging PhilHealth members to undergo regular HIV testing and seek timely medical intervention.

HIV is surging among adults over 50 in sub-Saharan Africa, yet prevention and treatment campaigns still focus mainly on the young. New research reveals older adults face comparable or higher ...

The Philippines is currently facing a sharp rise in HIV cases, with a staggering 500% increase reported among the youth. Based on the latest data from the Department of Health, there are 148,831 ...

A vaccine pharmacist prepares samples as part of an HIV vaccine trial on March 16, 2022 in Masaka, Uganda. The vaccine in that trial did not prove effective. A promising vaccine development ...

Eight million people living with HIV. Just over 6 million on treatment. Behind these big numbers lurk a universe of fascinating epidemiological dynamics. In this special briefing, Spotlight editor ...

More than 40 million people worldwide are living with HIV-1, which continues to be a major global health challenge due to its ability to persist silently within immune cells, evading complete ...

People must test negative for HIV before getting their twice-a-year dose, Gilead warned. It only prevents HIV transmission — it doesn’t block other sexually transmitted diseases.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. has approved the world’s only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV, the first step in an anticipated global rollout that could protect millions – although it’s ...