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7th person likely 'cured' of HIV in a remarkable case
"The longer we see these HIV remissions without any HIV therapy, the more confidence we can get that we’re probably seeing a case where we really have eradicated all competent...
Sex worker had more than 200 clients while knowing she was HIV-positive: 'Risky business'
Linda Leccesse, 30, solicited most of her clients on Market Street in Marietta -- a small city in southeast Ohio on the border of West Virginia -- but the possibly...
CDC issues alert about rare bacteria that can lead to meningitis, possibly death
U.S. officials warned Thursday of an increase in a rare bacteria which can cause meningitis and even death.
Patient cured of HIV and leukemia is 'extremely grateful' 5 years after stem cell transplant
“I wasn’t ready to die,” Paul Edmonds, 68, told ABC News last year.
After COVID's devastating toll, the US needs a 'Pentagon' for diseases
A new book details how a lack of clear leadership has failed the US during pandemics and epidemics such as COVID, Zika and HIV.
Over 400 patients warned of HIV, hepatitis exposure in US hospital
The medication errors, which occurred during improper administration of IV drugs, involved patients who needed an endoscopy.
Pathogens labeled ‘HIV’ and ‘Ebola’ found inside secret, illegal Chinese-owned biolab in California
Thousands of vials of biological substances -- including some labeled “HIV” -- and a freezer marked “Ebola” were found inside a secret Chinese-owned biolab in California which the Centers for...
Dear Abby: My new boyfriend gave me HIV
Dear Abby dishes on what to do if you find out your partner gave you HIV.
Disturbing warning over 'tiny marks' on toilet paper in public restrooms
“If you look closely you will see a bunch of tiny red blood splotches — that is not from someone's bloody nose or little accident.”
'Geneva patient' could be sixth person to achieve HIV remission
If this man, dubbed the "Geneva patient," is in remission long enough, he could be considered cured of the potentially lethal virus.
New HIV case linked to $100 'Vampire facial' procedure at unlicensed New Mexico spa
A person recently diagnosed with HIV is believed to have contracted the virus during a "vampire facial" procedure at a since-shuttered New Mexico spa.
More gay, bisexual men can donate blood as FDA updates rules
The implantation of the updated risk-based rules surrounding blood donation comes after a decades long ban.
Transgender sex worker who infected client with HIV fights deportation
Clayton Palmer was convicted in the Western Australia District Court of one count of grievous bodily harm in relation to having sex with a client.
HIV patient becomes oldest, 5th cured worldwide: ‘I wasn’t ready to die’
The World Health Organization estimates over 38 million people are living with HIV.
Flesh-eating mpox virus more deadly for those with HIV: study
Mpox — previously known as monkeypox — sparked a public health emergency last year.
Third person 'cured' of HIV after risky stem cell transplant
A German man has become the third person ever to be effectively "cured" of HIV thanks to a stem cell transplant.
Only HIV vaccine in advanced trials failed: 'Obviously disappointing'
“It’s obviously disappointing,” Dr. Anthony Fauci told NBC News of the vaccine’s failure.
Danny Pintauro slams Candace Cameron Bure for 'horrifying' 2015 interview
"I mean, it was horrifying. It was one of the lowest moments of the journey I had after coming out to Oprah," Pintauro said.
How one scientist lost big trying to genetically 'enhance' unborn babies
Over 122 Chinese scientists released a statement calling Dr. He’s actions “crazy” and his claims “a huge blow to the global reputation and development of Chinese science.”
Italian man tests positive for COVID-19, monkeypox and HIV all on the same day
An Italian man has become the first in the world to test positive for COVID-19, monkeypox and HIV all on the same day.