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Area councillor in Uttar Pradesh's Unnao said if proper tests are done, at least 500 cases of HIV would come up. (photo: Representational | File)

UP: At least 46 people infected with HIV in Unnao in last 10 months

A quack used a common syringe to administer injection, prompting the UP government to intensify its efforts to nab the culprit.

06 Feb 2018 6:03 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Taking herbal remedies with prescription drugs may be harmful

Here is what a new study has found.

05 Feb 2018 12:24 PM

Statistics of the survey show that even in urban areas, only 59 per cent of women use contraceptives on a regular basis, though among men the use is 81 per cent.

HIV stigma still haunts, need more awareness

Indian youth continue to harbour misconceptions about HIV, say experts.

03 Feb 2018 2:15 AM

Tablets are AB-rated generic equivalents of Gilead Sciences' Viread Tablets, 300 mg, and are indicated in combination with other antiretroviral agents for treatment of HIV -1 infection in adults. (Photo: Pixabay)

USFDA grants approval for Cipla's HIV drug

Cipla in a BSE filing said it has received final approval from USFDA for tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets.

31 Jan 2018 8:49 AM

Biologists call this a "dose-dependent response" -- the more bugs, the more risk of HIV infection. (Photo: Pixabay)

Seven bacterial species may up HIV risk in women: study

The study also showed that the odds of HIV infection increased as concentrations of that bacterium increased.

28 Jan 2018 5:58 PM

Researchers were targeted with inflammable devices, false accusations of paedophilia and packages claimed to have been contaminated with AIDS virus (Photo: Pixabay)

Animal rights campaigners jailed for sending 'Aids-contaminated' post to researchers

The duo’s aim was to put HLS out of business by harassing supply companies into cutting ties with it.

26 Jan 2018 6:17 PM

The case against Arthur Rathburn is part of a growing national investigation by federal authorities into the largely unregulated market for body parts in the United States. (Photo: AP)

US body broker convicted of fraud for selling, leasing diseased remains

Arthur Rathburn was charged with defrauding clients by selling them body parts infected with HIV and hepatitis without their knowledge.

23 Jan 2018 6:28 PM

Average adherence is estimated at about 70 percent for antiretroviral treatment (ART), which keeps human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) under control, but does not kill it. (Photo: Pixabay)

Scientists create mini pill to release weekly dose of HIV medicine

Tiny device is latest attempt to make it easier for people on medication for chronic illnesses, including those infected with the AIDS.

10 Jan 2018 8:25 AM

Birth control shot may increase risk of HIV infection

As of 2016, 36.7 million people worldwide were living with HIV, according to UNAIDS.

09 Jan 2018 2:46 PM

Other forms of contraceptive shots do not show the same correlation with HIV infection. (Photo: Pixabay)

Common birth control drug may up HIV risk: study

A popular injectable contraceptive drug may significantly increase the risk of HIV infection, a study claims.

05 Jan 2018 5:22 PM

Research reveals ADHD medicines lower risk of sexually transmitted infections. (Photo: Pixabay)

ADHD medicines may lower risk of sexually transmitted infection

ADHD increases the risk of subsequent STIs among adolescent and young adult populations by about three times, reports a study.

03 Jan 2018 10:49 AM

Year ender 2017: How science made advancements in health

But wait, there are more than just the advancements you need to know.

26 Dec 2017 4:00 PM

Since the study mainly involved African-American respondents, the findings may not be generalised to all adolescent populations.

Teenage drug use increases risk of HIV in adulthood

Study suggests drugged-up teenagers may engage in unsafe sexual behaviour that increases their chance of HIV infection.

22 Dec 2017 2:35 PM

Proper nutrition can help strengthen immunity while fighting AIDS

It is crucial to manage abnormalities caused by HIV.

20 Dec 2017 10:03 AM

A group of researchers have found that a chemical found in marijuana, known as tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, has been found to potentially slow the process in which mental decline can occur in up to 50 per cent of HIV patients.

Find out how marijuana might be helpful for HIV patients

Study has found that marijuana might really help HIV patients keep mental stamina longer.

13 Dec 2017 8:11 AM

Shifa is a play within a play where three real characters share their life experiences with the audience through a play on HIV+ that a group of actors are staging.

About positivity of life, and searching within oneself

The play is a moving piece of writing that conveys a sense of despair and hope at the same time.

13 Dec 2017 2:43 AM

Many studies show that adolescents and young adults are unaware of the health risks associated with oral sex. (Photo: Pixabay)

Protection against STDs during oral sex low among youngsters

Study shows more than half youngsters engaged in fellatio last year, but only 8 percent of females and 9 percent of males used condom.

08 Dec 2017 12:01 PM

Willingness to talk about condoms, is one of the strongest predictors of whether a couple will engage in safer sex. (Photo: Pixabay)

Online health programs promote safe-sex skills in teen girls

Other improvements that persisted after four months included more positive attitudes about condoms, increased knowledge about HIV and STDs.

07 Dec 2017 1:46 PM

Cancer drug prompts 'drastic' HIV decrease in lung cancer patient

Here is what a new study has found

01 Dec 2017 12:58 PM

AIDS/HIV can be a possible cause of infertility

Find out more

01 Dec 2017 12:01 PM

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