New Gel Shown To Drastically Reduce HIV Transmission During Sex
The study is the first to show that the tenofovir gel may decrease HIV risks during anal sex.
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HIV Treatment Costs Increasing, Death Counts Decreasing
The number of human deaths from HIV is dwindling, while the price tags of HIV-management are increasing.
HIV, Hepatitis C Combination Found To Be Common, Research Shows
People who are infected by both HIV and hepatitis C may not know it because the symptoms do not really manifest until the illness is in the advanced stages.
HIV Prevention Pill Effective Among Homosexual Men
Pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEp, is an experimental approach which doctors are currently employing for this drug.
HIV Prevention Medication, Truvada, 92 Percent Effective With Proper Use
What researchers found was a medication to potentially decrease risks of contracting HIV.
Stroke Cases Tripled For HIV Positive
The number of cases of stroke among HIV-infected individuals increased by more than 530 cases over the 10 year period.
Young, White Homosexuals Still Too Risky
Further spread of HIV can be somewhat attributed to irresponsible sexual behavior by gay males.
20 Percent HIV-Positive Rate in Gay Men
Nearly 20 percent of homosexual males are HIV-positive, information in a report found in the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
Less Than One in Four Young Men Receive Sexual Counseling
Less than 25 percent of young men, aged 15 to 19, were provided information from a professional about sexually transmitted disease and HIV.
Nearly One-Third of U.S. Teenagers Do Not Learn About Birth Control
While almost all United States teenagers learn sex education in a formal environment, only about 67 percent have received information about birth control.
